What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
First human screwworm case linked to travel confirmed in U.S., HHS says
"The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.
Perseids meteor shower will peak this week. But will the moon ruin views?
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak this week.
Israel's Security Cabinet approves plan for Israeli military to take control of Gaza City
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said that Israel intends to take control of all of Gaza but does not want to "keep" or govern the territory, and instead wants to hand it over to "Arab forces."
U.S. warns travelers as mosquito-borne viral disease spreads in China
The United States is warning travelers to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites and can cause severe joint aches, fatigue and fever.
Confederate statue toppled by protesters in 2020 being reinstalled in D.C.
The National Park Service said it is aiming to have the restored statue of Albert Pike reinstalled by October.
Passenger describes moment flight turned to avoid B-52 bomber
A passenger who was aboard the SkyWest flight that turned "out of the blue" to avoid a B-52 bomber over North Dakota.
Notes help searchers find mom, son who got lost in California forest
A mother and her son who got lost in a dense California forest left handwritten notes, which helped searchers find them.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Elmo's X account hacked, shares antisemitic posts: "Disgusting messages"
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
Hundreds of small earthquakes detected at Mount Rainier in Washington
Mount Rainier was experiencing "the most significant seismic activity" at the volcano in more than 15 years as an "earthquake swarm" hit the site starting on Tuesday.
Missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine was killed, police say
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
Shooter killed after 3 injured at U.S. Border Patrol building in Texas
Two officers and a Border Patrol employee were injured, with one of them shot in the knee, officials said.
New expedition will seek to locate Amelia Earhart's lost plane
An expedition to a remote and tiny island this fall will attempt to locate Amelia Earhart's plane in the Pacific Ocean.
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar, no injuries reported
President Trump has indicated that the U.S. was given prior warning of the Iranian strike. U.S. and Qatari authorities said the missiles were intercepted.