Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Ash from deadly 1980 eruption is swirling around Mount St. Helens
Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.
NASA says solar activity is increasing: "The sun is slowly waking up"
The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years, in a turn that surprised scientists and could affect space weather, NASA said.
Man gets 10 years for trying to give classified Air Force info to Russia
A former U.S. defense contractor was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to share classified Air Force information with the Russian government.
Orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast, prompting rescue
Five people were rescued from a tourist vessel that was attacked by orcas off the Portuguese coast on Saturday, authorities said. Another four were attacked on a boat nearby.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Police dog dies after being left in hot car in Hawaii: "Preventable tragedy"
A police dog died after being left unattended inside a hot car, according to the department where the dog had served since 2021.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
Man charged in retired Auburn professor's murder in Alabama
A retired Auburn University professor was stabbed to death in a public park near the school in Alabama on Saturday, according to police and the university.
Mexican man dies in ICE custody at Arizona detention center, officials say
A Mexican national died on Aug. 31 while in ICE custody in Arizona, the federal agency said. His cause of death was unknown and under investigation.
More than half of U.S. is now included in mapping tool for flood forecasts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have expanded an online tool that visualizes U.S. flooding forecasts.
2 tourists fall to their deaths in separate incidents near Alaska glacier
A hiker from Arizona and an Italian man died in separate falling incidents this week near Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier, troopers said.
Mom attacked, dragged by bear "simply stepped outside for a jog," family says
The family of an Alaska woman who was seriously injured in a bear attack said "this could have happened to anyone."
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, shooting lava 500 feet into the sky
A sprawling crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again, marking the 32nd episode of volcanic activity at the site since December.
Evidence photos show birthday cards Bryan Kohberger received after Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger received at least two cards to mark his 28th birthday, which fell on Nov. 21, 2022, roughly a week after he committed the Idaho college murders.