Pentagon asks airlines for help moving evacuees
The Pentagon said Sunday that it is formally seeking airlift help from commercial airlines to relocate evacuees from Afghanistan once they have gotten out of their country.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
IS threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul.
Coastal evacuations urged as Hurricane Henri heads north
Preparations for a storm grew more urgent Saturday as the newly upgraded Hurricane Henri closed in on the Northeast.
More winds threaten to blow California blaze into new fury
Crews were digging in and burning out fire lines amid fears that another round of high winds Saturday will bring renewed fury to a Northern California wildfire.
Ex-tour manager testifies against R. Kelly about Aaliyah
A former tour manager for R. Kelly reluctantly testified Friday that he paid a $500 bribe to a government worker to get the singer Aaliyah a fake identification card so Kelly could secretly marry her when she was 15 years old.
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
General Motors said Friday it is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
New England preps for 1st hurricane in 30 years with Henri
BOSTON (AP) — New Englanders bracing for their first direct hit by a hurricane in 30 years began hauling boats out of the water and taking other precautions Friday as Tropical Storm Henri barreled toward the southern New England coast.…
Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
With boosters being planned in the U.S. as early as the fall for those who got the two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, recipients of the single-dose J&J jab might be wondering just how well their protection is holding up.
US keeps ban on nonessential border crossings to slow COVID
The U.S. government on Friday extended a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Boy Scouts get conditional approval of $850M bankruptcy deal
A judge partially approved a deal that could lead the Boy Scouts of America out of bankruptcy. Under the agreement, the Boy Scouts would contribute up to $250 million in cash and property to a fund for victims of child sexual abuse. Local councils would contribute $600 million.
2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Fred
Authorities combing areas of North Carolina flooded by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred said Thursday that two people have been found dead and about 20 were unaccounted for.
Standoff as man in pickup near Capitol claims he has a bomb
A man sitting in a black pickup truck parked on the sidewalk outside the Library of Congress told police he had a bomb Thursday.
DeSantis top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor's company has invested millions of dollars.
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines' effectiveness is falling.
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake reported in North Carolina
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled parts of western North Carolina near Morganton, Tuesday morning.
Fueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city
Firefighters faced dangerously windy weather Tuesday as they struggled to keep the nation's largest wildfire from moving toward a Northern California city.
Taliban announce 'amnesty,' urge women to join government
The Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government Tuesday.
Alligator Handler Recovering After Attack, Daring Rescue on Video
A Utah reptile center employee is recovering after an alligator yanked her into its enclosure during a presentation, thrashing her around before a fast-acting visitor leapt inside and helped free her from its jaws.
7 Killed in Kabul Airport Chaos as Taliban Patrols Capital
Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul’s main airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to their deaths.
Search for Survivors Continues After Haiti Earthquake
The latest numbers stand at 1,297 dead with at least 5,700 people injured, and thousands more displaced.
US Probing Autopilot Problems on 765,000 Tesla Vehicles
The investigation covers Tesla's entire current model lineup, the Models Y, X, S and 3 from the 2014 through 2021 model years. Of the crashes identified as part of the probe, 17 people were injured and one was killed.
At least 304 dead, 1,800 hurt as powerful quake slams Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 304 people and injuring at least 1,800 others as buildings tumbled into rubble. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to…
Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden authorized on Saturday an additional 1,000 U.S. troops for deployment to Afghanistan, raising to roughly 5,000 the number of U.S. troops to ensure what Biden called an “orderly and safe drawdown” of American and…