Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.
Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
What we know about the Air India plane crash, investigation
A large Air India passenger jet crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, shortly after taking off for London on June 12. Here's what to know.
Elusive squid seen alive in the wild for the first time in new video
A mysterious Antarctic squid was found alive for the first time in December. Footage of the unprecedented encounter has now been released.
Missing sailor Angelina Resendiz found dead; another sailor detained
U.S. Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz has been confirmed dead, two weeks after she disappeared from her barracks in Norfolk, Virginia, authorities said.
2 executions take place in U.S., 2 others are planned this week
Death row inmates are expected to face executions this week in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and South Carolina.
2025 Pride celebrations go ahead despite corporate exodus
The organizers of prominent Pride celebrations saw huge sponsorship drop-offs this year, a pattern seen as a response to the Trump administration.
Dad, daughter found dead after vanishing on hike on Maine mountain
Two hikers, a father and daughter, were found dead near the summit of Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin, days after they went missing.
Body identified 31 years after being found floating near Florida bridge
Advanced DNA testing helped police in Clearwater, Florida, identify Edman Eric Gleedy as the man whose remains were first discovered 31 years ago.
What to know about the Boulder, Colorado, attack and suspect in custody
A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking people with Molotov cocktails at a march in Boulder to support Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza.
Short-staffed NWS enters hurricane season in "uncharted territory"
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.
Bear found sitting on stove in home after crashing through ceiling
After a black bear crashed through the ceiling of a home in southeastern Kentucky, the animal settled in on top of the stove in the kitchen.
Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested for DUI in West Virginia
Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, who became the first U.S. woman to win gold in the individual all-around competition in 1986, received a DUI charge May 17.
NOAA updates its 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
Two months into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA forecasters updated their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect.