Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S.
Carcinogens found at nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has detected unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen at underground launch control centers at a Montana nuclear missile base where a striking number of men and women have reported cancer diagnoses.
A survivor of the fatal Pennsylvania bus crash describes chaos and heroism after it...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A bus carrying up to 50 people traveling from New York to Ohio crashed and hit another vehicle on a Pennsylvania interstate, killing three passengers, state police said.
Glacial dam outburst in Alaska’s capital erodes riverbanks, destroys at least 2 buildings
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Raging waters that ate away at riverbanks, destroyed at least two buildings and damaged others had receded Monday in Alaska’s capital city after an outburst of weekend flooding from a glacial lake, authorities said.
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
Ex-Minneapolis officer receives nearly 5 years on state charge for role in George Floyd’s...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced Monday to 4 years and 9 months — even as he denied wrongdoing.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.55 billion. Here’s how hard it is...
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim.
An Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights is fueled by national groups and...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Supporters of a ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution and could determine the fate of abortion rights there say a yes vote will provide a “defense against out-of-state meddling.”
Man suspected in 2 weekend killings in Michigan dies in police shooting
STURGIS, Mich. (AP) — A man suspected in two weekend homicides in southwestern Michigan died after a police chase, authorities said.
3 killed when firefighting helicopters collide in Southern California, officials say
CABAZON, Calif. (AP) — Three people were killed when two firefighting helicopters collided in Southern California on Sunday while fighting a blaze in Riverside County.
