The Scripps National Spelling Bee ended in an unprecedented eight-way tie after 20 rounds -- and after the organizers said they had run out of challenging words. In the most extraordinary ending in the 94-year history of the competition, the…
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled a list that spotlights America's most endangered historic places. The 2019 list includes a collection of historic places that are at risk of damage or destruction due to threats such as climate…
Trump announces new tariffs on Mexico Washington — Faulting the Mexican government for not doing enough to curb an unprecedented flow of Central American families heading toward the U.S., President Trump announced the U.S. will impose new tariffs on all…
For the third time in two weeks, a lone Republican congressman single-handedly blocked the passage of a multi-billion-dollar aid package destined for disaster-hit communities across the U.S. Following the lead of fellow House Republicans Rep. Chip Roy of Texas and Rep.…
Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of 1,036 migrants attempting to cross the border near El Paso, Texas, early Wednesday morning, the largest group taken into custody to date. The group included 63 unaccompanied children and 39 single adults, according…
Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to a new high, eclipsing the total number of cases from all of 1994, the worst in 25 years, the CDC said Thursday. The tally is so high that measles could lose its…
Russian Twitter trolls have attempted to fuel the anti-vaccination debate in the U.S., posting about the issue far more than the average Twitter user last year, a study out of George Washington University has found. The "sophisticated" bots shared opinions from…
Dollar Tree is joining other major retailers, including Walmart and Macy's, in warning that U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will likely result in higher prices for American consumers. Dollar Tree's CEO told Wall Street analysts that a proposed round of…
San Francisco — Prosecutors will file hate crime charges against a former Army sharpshooter accused of eight counts of attempted murder after he deliberately plowed his car into pedestrians at a California crosswalk last month, authorities said Thursday. Two hate…
Earlier this month, billionaire investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith made national headlines for promising to pay off the debts of Morehouse College's class of 2019. Smith's grand gesture made a huge impact on about 400 graduating seniors – and…
Starting next year, FedEx will deliver packages seven days a week, something it currently does during the holiday season. FedEx said the move will help it meed growing demand from online shoppers and retailers. FedEx plans to deliver packages seven…
After pulling its self-driving trucks off Arizona roads in 2017, Waymo said Wednesday it's resuming tests of its autonomous tractor-trailers in the Phoenix area. Waymo, Google's self-driving vehicle division, said the trucks will start driving on freeways this week and…
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, vetoed a bill to join a national compact to elect presidents by popular vote, saying that the bill would diminish the state's political power. If Nevada had joined the "National Popular Vote Interstate Compact,"…
Bolton Celtics legend Bill Russell will receive the 2019 Arthur Ashe Courage Award. The 85-year-old basketball great made the announcement Thursday on Twitter. "Just found out I will be receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award," he said. "Arthur was a…
A man who gained internet fame as "Kai the Hatchet-wielding hitchhiker" was sentenced to 57 years in prison Thursday in the beating death of a New Jersey man almost six years ago. Jurors in Union County convicted 30-year-old Caleb "Kai"…
New Hampshire is the latest state to repeal its death penalty, as the state Senate had enough votes to override Gov. Chris Sununu's veto. The repeal takes effect immediately. The 16-8 vote Thursday was the necessary two-thirds majority to override.…
A man flying on Delta Airlines from Atlanta to San Diego says a fellow passenger's emotional support dog mauled him on the airplane. The man, Marlin Jackson, is now accusing the airline of negligence and is suing both Delta and…
Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi has died. He was 81. Cochran, a 45-year veteran of Congress, passed away early Thursday morning in Oxford, Mississippi, according to the office of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the senator who replaced him after…
Protective netting at ballparks is once again under scrutiny after a young girl was hit by a foul ball at a Wednesday night game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. The 4-year-old took a line drive during the fourth…
Illinois gun owners will be fingerprinted and will pay more for firearm owner identification cards under legislation approved by the Illinois House. The bill passed Wednesday is designed to address what Democratic Rep. Kathleen Willis of Addison calls deficiencies in…
A man who set himself on fire outside the White House on Wednesday afternoon has died from his injuries, the U.S. Park Police confirmed. Park Police and U.S. Secret Service responded to reports of a man who reportedly lit himself…
Two officials with the U.S. Department of Energy labeled America's natural gas to match the country's reputation for freedom in a press release this week. Its new name? "Freedom gas." The announcement on Tuesday shared the department's approval of additional…
When she was born, the baby girl weighed about the same as an apple. A San Diego hospital on Wednesday revealed the birth of the girl and said she is believed to be the world's tiniest surviving micro-preemie, who weighed…
China state media reports suggest the country is considering limiting exports of "rare earths" as the trade war with the U.S. escalates. Rare earths are a group of 17 elements used in everything from mobile phone cameras and automobile catalytic…