Hawaii transitioning to renewable energy faster than most thought possible
David Schechter reports In 2015, Hawaii became the first state to pass a law saying all electricity would come from renewable sources -- like wind and solar by 2045.
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David Schechter reports In 2015, Hawaii became the first state to pass a law saying all electricity would come from renewable sources -- like wind and solar by 2045.
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
Hurricane Lane is drenching parts of Hawaii with life-threatening amounts of rain as it crawls toward the state, and the storm's most powerful winds are expected to whip some islands later Friday.
The U.S. Geological Service says a new tiny lava island has formed off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii.
More than a month has passed since the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began erupting and there is no sign of things easing up.
The hottest and fastest-moving lava of Kilauea volcano's latest eruption spread across new parts of the Big Island Wednesday, forcing officials to order evacuations in two coastal neighborhoods over fears that the rapidly advancing flows could cut off dwindling escape routes.
Danger from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has now reached Guam as fast-moving lava threatens to engulf more homes on the Big Island.
Residents on the Big Island of Hawaii can't seem to catch a break.
Eruptions on Hawaii's big island are now entering the fourth week and one of the world's most active volcanoes is showing no sign of quieting down.
Emergency workers in Hawaii are racing to protect a geothermal power plant near the Kilauea volcano before it triggers a deadly gas.
A river of lava meeting an ocean of salt water is sending up plumes of smoke and steam on Hawaii's big island.
People on Hawaii's big island are bracing for another eruption from the summit of the Kilauea volcano.
There has been an eruption of explosive gas and ash at the Kileau Volcano in Hawaii.
Two tiny dogs in Hawaii have been rescued after they were found trapped between a fence and the dangerous lava flows.
As if the catastrophic, home-devouring lava weren't bad enough, now residents have to worry about choking on sulfur dioxide.
Two new fissures opened on Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend, spewing lava and fumes and forcing more residents to evacuate.
Three new fissures have opened on Hawaii's Big Island, spewing lava and fueling fears of violent explosions more than a week after the Kilauea volcano erupted.
The news has gone from bad to worse for some residents of Hawaii's big island.
New volcanic fissures are opening up in a residential area of Hawaii's Big Island, emitting dangerous gases and lava.
At least 35 structures have now been destroyed by Hawaii's Kilauea volcano and scientists say there's no indication the eruptions are slowing down.
A frightening situation for Hawaiian residents this weekend.
A Hawaiian residential community has been evacuated as lava from a nearby volcano is overflowing, pouring down some streets.
Four thousand and eight hundred miles they came, members of Lei of Aloha World Peace and they brought with them a 2 1/2 mile lei.
An employee "pushed the wrong button" accidentally sending out an emergency missile alert to everyone in Hawaii over the weekend.
It's not the way anyone envisioned their vacation.
Cockpit recorder transcripts show the plane was moving too fast on approach, an aviation attorney says.
Vladimir Kudyakov, 44, allegedly intercepted FedEx deliveries by showing fake IDs bearing victims' names and his own photo.
Parents want more details on how the district will serve special needs students if schools close.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Flight data shows no speed brakes or thrust reversers were used, though the reason remains unclear, NTSB says.
The victims were all wrapping up their eight-hour shift cleaning planes at Miami International Airport when the crash happened, according to one of the lawyers.
Cockpit recorder transcripts show the plane was moving too fast on approach, an aviation attorney says.
Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo died when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at MIA and crashed into a van he was driving.
The Amazon cargo plane crashed off the end of a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, leaving five people dead and five others injured.
Vladimir Kudyakov, 44, allegedly intercepted FedEx deliveries by showing fake IDs bearing victims' names and his own photo.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Courtney Walter said her husband, Jorge Luis Eliecer Ruiz, was stopped by immigration agents on Aug. 3 in Coconut Creek.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."