Record Heat Scorches Pacific Northwest
Officials are scrambling to control yet another early start to the fire season as all-time city and state highs have been broken across Washington, Oregon, and California.
Tropical Storm Danny Makes Landfall
Tropical Storm Danny Has Formed Off the South Carolina Coast.
U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Targeting Iran-backed Militia Groups Along Iraq-Syria Border
The Defense Department says the U.S. military conducted airstrikes Sunday against what it says were "facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups" near the border between Iraq and Syria.
States Hesitant To Adopt Digital COVID Vaccine Verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery’s flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that’s not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it’s not necessary at other City Winery sites around the U.S.
Tracking a Tropical Wave in the Atlantic
Development chances are decreasing for a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean
Justice Department Suing Georgia Over State's New Voting Law
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state’s new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot.
Chauvin Gets 22 1/2 Years In Prison For George Floyd’s Death
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations.
Justices Rule For Student In 'Cursing Cheerleader' Case
In the case of the cursing cheerleader, the Supreme Court notched a victory for the free speech rights of students Wednesday, siding with a high school student whose vulgar social media post got her kicked off the junior varsity squad.
'Iron Man' Racer, NASCAR Champion Jack Ingram Dies At 84
Jack Ingram, a hard-hosed, hot-tempered racer who won five NASCAR championships and more than 300 races, has died, the NASCAR Hall of Fame said Friday. He was 84.
Death Toll In Florida Collapse Rises To 4; More Than 150 Remain Missing
They were among the nearly 100 people who remained missing Friday morning, a day after the 12-story building collapsed into rubble early Thursday. Much of the Champlain’s beach side sheared off for unknown reasons, pancaking into a pile of concrete and metal more than 30 feet (10 meters) high.
New York Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's Law License
An appeals court suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York on Thursday because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the presidential race.
‘We have a deal’: Biden Announces Infrastructure Agreement
President Joe Biden declared on Thursday that “we have a deal,” announcing a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political aisle.
The Strawberry Full Moon
The Strawberry Full Moon is the Last Supermoon of 2021!
President Biden Targets Law-Breaking Gun Dealers In Anti-Crime Plan
President Joe Biden announced new efforts Wednesday to stem a rising national tide of violent crime, declaring the federal government is “taking on the bad actors doing bad things to our communities.”
Elton John Adds Dates To Final Tour, Including Show At Bank Of America Stadium
Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes a stop at Bank of America Stadium next September.
Anonymous Customer Leaves Restaurant A Tip For $16K
A customer who ordered a couple of chili dogs, fried pickle chips and drinks at a New Hampshire restaurant left a big tip — $16,000.
Edge On The Clock: Woman Receives 150 Packages
A woman is donating a mistaken delivery to the community, so children can make masks.
Edge: Students Sue University Over Vaccination Policy
Students at Indiana University have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school is violating their rights and the state's passport law.
Senate Republicans Block Election Reform Bill Intended to Counter New Voting Laws in Several States
In Washington, Senate Republicans have blocked efforts to pass an election reform bill. Democrats fell short of the 60 votes needed to open debate on the "For the People Act."
American Airlines Cutting Flights As Summer Season Starts
American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected.
