Storm that could become Hurricane Helene forecast to rapidly intensify on its way to Florida's Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast is…
Free COVID-19 tests are back for fall 2024. Here's how to get them.
As cases of a new COVID-19 variant tick upward across the U.S., the federal government is again offering Americans free at-home COVID-19 test kits. Individuals and households can begin ordering the test kits later this month, on the…
Search underway for suspects in Alabama mass shooting that killed 4 and injured 17
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities have reported no immediate arrests after a weekend mass shooting killed four people and left 17 others injured in what police described as a targeted “hit” by multiple shooters who opened…
More deadly device explosions reported in Lebanon day after Hezbollah pagers explode
Beirut, Lebanon — A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah group told the French news agency AFP that walkie talkies used by group members exploded in…
Exploding pagers kill Hezbollah members and others, leave thousands wounded, officials say; militant group blames Israel
Beirut, Lebanon — Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously in parts of Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least…
Senate Republicans block IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights
Washington — Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would protect access to IVF on Tuesday, in a vote that Democrats held to draw attention to the issue after…
FBI investigating suspicious letters containing unknown substance sent to state election officials
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious letters, some of which contained an unknown substance, sent to election officials nationwide, the agencies confirmed Tuesday. The Associated Press reported powder-containing packages…
Chinese national indicted for alleged wire fraud and identity theft
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chinese national was recently charged for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Song Wu was attempting to illegally obtain specialized software from NASA, private companies, and U.S. research universities. He was targeting software that could…
8-year-old girl drives herself 30 minutes to local Ohio Target
BEDFORD, Oh. (WDEF) -- An 8-year-old girl from Bedford, Ohio drove herself nearly 30 minutes to a local Target. Bedford Police were dispatched to a residence on Greencroft Road around 9 a.m. for reports of a missing child and vehicle.…
Secret Service fires at man with gun near Trump on golf course; FBI investigating incident as apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" after Secret Service agents engaged with a suspect pointing…
A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuations
LA PORTE, Texas (AP) — Firefighters were battling a massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston that sparked grass fires and burned power…
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, COLLEEN LONG, ERIC TUCKER, ZEKE MILLER and STEPHANY MATAT Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club…
Schumer says Senate will vote again on IVF protections after Trump debate comments
Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on legislation to protect access to IVF…
Israeli strikes in Gaza's al-Mawasi humanitarian zone kill dozens of Palestinians sheltering in tent camp
Tel Aviv — Most people in the densely packed al-Mawasi camp for displaced Palestinians were asleep in the early hours of Tuesday…
Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam with torrential rains, killing almost 60 as vehicles and a bridge are swept away
Hanoi, Vietnam— A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding Monday as more rain fell…
Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all 9 charges in tax evasion case before trial in Los Angeles
Los Angeles — Hunter Biden offered a surprise guilty plea in his tax evasion case on Thursday, capping a whirlwind day in court…
Alex Morgan announces she's retiring from pro soccer and is expecting her second child
Two-time Women's World Cup champion Alex Morgan announced she is pregnant…
U.S. charges Russian hackers for cyberattacks targeting Ukraine, NATO countries
Washington — Federal prosecutors unveiled new charges against members of Russia's military intelligence service on Thursday, alleging they engaged in "destructive" computer attacks that targeted civilian computer…
Treasure trove of ancient silver coins found hidden "in a hole in the wall" in Sicily
A collection of ancient silver coins was unearthed recently on a small island in the Mediterranean Sea, officials said this week. The treasure trove dates back more…
Russian missile strike kills more than 50 people and wounds over 200 in Ukrainian city of Poltava, officials say
Two ballistic missiles blasted a military academy and nearby hospital Tuesday in Ukraine, killing more than 50 people and wounding more than 200 others, Ukrainian officials said. The missiles tore into the heart of the…
South Carolina basketball star Ashlyn Watkins charged with assault and kidnapping
South Carolina women's basketball star Ashlyn Watkins was arrested on assault and battery and kidnapping charges. A warrant filed by the University of South Carolina Police Department and obtained…
Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza
President Biden and the Israeli military announced late Saturday that the bodies of six Hamas-held hostages were recovered by Israeli forces in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah, including that of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.…
Israel agrees to brief pause in fighting so Palestinian children can receive polio vaccinations, U.N. says
The United Nations World Health Organization said Thursday that it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby…
Royal Caribbean is building 3 more Icon of the Seas-style megaships
Royal Caribbean is growing its fleet of megaships, with plans to build three more Icon of the Seas-style vessels. The cruise company, which currently operates 68 ships, this week said it is partnering with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer…