Nation Oct 02 North Carolina residents support each other in old-fashioned ways after Helene cuts power, phones Isolated and without electricity or phone service since Hurricane Helene inflicted devastation across the Southeast nearly a week ago, residents in the mountains of western North Carolina are relying on old-fashioned ways of communicating.
Nation Aug 13 Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting An Ohio police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young.
Nation Jul 03 Why shootings and violence increase in the summer months Researchers point to a combination of factors that have caused the summer months to see an increase historically in violence and shootings.
Nation Jun 24 From New York to Michigan, the first weekend of summer was marred by mass shootings The weekend left mayors in several cities marred by the shootings pleading for help from the state and federal governments.
Nation Jun 19 Millions across U.S. under extreme weather advisories in early blast of heat and humidity A blast of heat and humidity in the Midwest and Northeast days before the official start of summer has put a wet blanket on outdoor activities from festivals to sports camps as officials urge people to take precautions.
Nation May 29 More severe weather batters Texas, killing one and causing severe damage The storms were a continuation of deadly storms over the Memorial Day weekend, when 24 people were killed in seven states.
Nation May 28 Weekend tornadoes kill at least 23 across the U.S. with more storms possible Before hitting Pennsylvania, destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of an oppressive, early-season heat wave setting records from south Texas to Florida.
Politics Aug 28 Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax policies during the 2008 election, dies at 49 Samuel Wurzelbacher was thrust into the spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign.
Nation Apr 18 Social justice activists demand police reform after Jayland Walker decision Social justice activists are calling for police reforms and marching through the streets of Akron, Ohio, a day after a grand jury declined to indict eight police officers in the shooting of Jayland Walker.
Nation Mar 31 U.S. sues Norfolk Southern for environmental damage from derailment The U.S. Department of Justice said it's seeking to hold the company accountable for “unlawfully polluting the nation’s waterways and to ensure it pays the full cost of the environmental cleanup,” in the lawsuit filed Thursday.