CT officials: EEE remains a threat as mosquitoes in 16 towns have now tested positive
Eastern equine encephalitis-infected mosquitos have been found in 16 Connecticut towns, prompting state officials to warn the public to keep its guard up.
Steven Hurst, who covered world events for The Associated Press, NBC and CNN, has died at 77
Steven R. Hurst, who over a decades-long career in journalism covered major world events including the end of the Soviet Union and the Iraq War as he worked for news outlets including The Associated ...
Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days pleaded guilty for having an animal at large. The owner was fined $105 and court costs ...
Colorado judge who sentenced election denier Tina Peters to prison receives threats
A rural Colorado county courthouse beefed up security Friday after threats were made against staff and a judge who sentenced ...
Oklahoma's request for Bible supplier for schools match version endorsed by Trump
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's top education official is seeking to purchase 55,000 Bibles for public schools and specifying ...
The Biden administration isn't extending a two-year program for migrants from 4 nations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will not extend a two-year program that allows migrants from certain nations into ...
'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series ...
Family plans to honor hurricane victim using logs from fallen tree that killed him
Dean is among the more than 200 people confirmed dead in one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history. Many died crushed by trees that fell on homes or cars. The dead in South Carolina include ...
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do
With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and ...
1 dead after accident at Louisiana fertilizer plant
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP) — An employee at a fertilizer plant in Louisiana died after getting injured in an accident at the facility, officials said Friday.
A coal miner killed on the job in West Virginia is the 10th in US this year, surpassing 2023 total
Colton Walls, 34, of Bruceton Mills, was injured while working as a longwall electrician at the underground Leer Mining Complex operated by Arch Resources in Grafton, Gov. Jim Justice said in a ...
China could wage economic war on Taiwan to force surrender, report says
Beijing has vowed to take Taiwan, by force if necessary, although Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to make “utmost ...