29 states under weather alerts as millions brace for winter storm
As a storm brings heavy snow to parts of the northern U.S. this week, some southern cities will see record-high temperatures.
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Lawyer allegedly spent $10 million in loans on gambling
Sara King told a lending firm the money was going to third-party borrowers who had put up collateral, a suit filed by the company claims, but instead used the money to live and gamble in Las Vegas.
Rep. Barbara Lee announces she's running for Senate in California
Lee is currently a congresswoman representing Northern California's 12th District.
Home Depot raises starting wage to $15 an hour
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
Musician who made history at 4 represents heart and soul of New Orleans
Troy Andrews, better known as Trombone Shorty, picked up his first instrument before he could read and led his first band at the age of 6.
Rep. David Cicilline, former impeachment manager, resigning from Congress
Cicilline is resigning to be the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.
Virginia holds special election to fill late Rep. Donald McEachin's seat
Richmond voters decide on representative for open seat left vacant by the death of Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin in November.
Ohio train derailment contaminates thousands of pounds of soil, water
The train cars that went off the rails earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio, were carrying several hazardous materials known to have potentially damaging health effects.
Climate change is making winter weather warmer and "weirder"
Average winter temperatures across most of the country are on the rise, putting water resources at risk and threatening cold weather culture in the era of climate change.
Queen Latifah will host NAACP Image Awards
The Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and musician will host the event on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Buttigieg urges railroads to speed up safety changes after Ohio derailment
Unions have asserted that widespread job cuts in the industry in recent years have made railroads riskier.
FBI agent fatally shoots dog in ritzy Philadelphia neighborhood, agency says
The agent was walking her dog when the other one became aggressive, the FBI says. Nearby residents were frightened by the gunfire.
Remains of Auburn student who disappeared in 1976 positively identified
Authorities positively identified the remains recovered from a creek in Chambers County inside a 1974 Ford Pinto as belonging to 22-year-old Kyle Clinkscales.
At least 1 killed, more than 10 injured in explosion at Ohio metal plant
One person had to be pulled from the debris after the blast at the I. Schumann & Co. copper alloy company in the Cleveland suburb of Oakwood Village.
How Biden made his unannounced visit to Ukraine
President Biden boarded a plane with its shades drawn in a dark hangar outside of D.C. before dawn on Sunday to make the unannounced trip to Kyiv.
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