Prison escapee armed with rifle he stole from garage, police say
A homeowner drew a pistol and fired at Danelo Cavalcante as he fled with the rifle, police said Tuesday.
U.S. Air Force conducts test launch of unarmed ICBM
The test is part of a program to "demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe," according to the Air Force Global Strike Command.
$1,500 reward offered after headless antelope found in Arizona
"Poachers are not hunters. They are criminals who steal from wildlife and Arizonans," said Darren Tucker, a state wildlife manager.
Police broadcast message from escaped murderer's mom, release new images
The mother of escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante recorded a message urging him to surrender to police in Pennsylvania.
Investigation underway into death at Burning Man; thousands still stranded
Roads in and out of the festival in the remote Black Rock Desert remained closed Sunday evening, and festival organizers urged attendees to conserve food, water and fuel.
Sanders says Biden will win in 2024 if he runs on a progressive agenda
The senator called for unity among progressives because "we cannot have four more years of Donald Trump in the White House."
Pictures of Idalia's aftermath in Georgia, Carolinas show damage
Pictures and videos taken in and around cities touched by Idalia, like Charleston and Savannah, show flooding and debris in the hurricane's aftermath.
Satellite images show Hurricane Idalia's massive flooding in Florida
Before-and-after pictures show the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia after it made landfall.
Tropical Storm Idalia moves into Carolinas after slamming Florida, Georgia
Idalia made landfall as a powerful hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved across Georgia and into the Carolinas.
Idalia path, timeline: Maps show where hurricane is heading and when
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
NASA releases first U.S. pollution map images from new space instrument
A spectrometer launched into orbit in the spring is collecting data on air pollution over North America.
Hawaii vows to protect Maui homeowners from land grabs after wildfires
Gov. Josh Green said the state is working toward a moratorium on real estate sales "to make sure that no one is victimized."
New analysis of "Rust" gun alleges Alec Baldwin pulled trigger
Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger of the prop gun that fired on the "Rust" set in 2021, killing the film's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.
Real estate scammers targeting Maui residents, officials warn
The Hawaii governor said people posing as real estate agents "who may have ill intent" have approached residents about selling damaged properties.
July was Earth's hottest month since U.S. temperature records began
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.