Rhode Island offshore wind farm first of its kind in U.S.
The wind farm will power Block Island, a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland, and reduce energy prices for its residents
U.S.
Once known for violent crime, Newark seeing a turnaround
New Jersey's largest city's murder rate has dropped 10 percent in 2016 -- and other crimes are down too
Another deadly weekend for Chicago
Christmas weekend carnage included a shooting at a family holiday party, an armed ambush of a motorist, and on Christmas Day -- the murder of a 25-year-old
Police responding to panicked crowds face difficult task
If scares erupt in tense crowds, police must act as if it's a real emergency, and sometimes it is a challenge
Trump Tower briefly evacuated due to suspicious package, police say
Discovery of a suspicious package prompted a brief evacuation at Trump Tower in Manhattan, according to police
Americans are hopeful for a better 2017, poll finds
A majority of poll respondents believes things are going to get better for the U.S. next year
Nonprofit leader who wrote racist Michelle Obama post fired
A West Virginia nonprofit fired its director after she wrote a Facebook post referring to Michelle Obama as an “ape in heels”
Stars react to death of Carrie Fisher: "The force is dark today"
After news of Carrie Fisher's death, celebrities and "Star Wars" co-stars took to social media to express their grief and sadness
Old horse stages his own rescue in time for Christmas
“This sweet, old man won our hearts the minute he decided it was the perfect time to escape the kill lot,” rescuers said
Notable deaths in 2016
A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Carrie Fisher, iconic "Star Wars" actress, dead at 60
Carrie Fisher, who was born to Hollywood royalty but became famous in her own right as Princess Leia in “Star Wars,” died days after suffering cardiac arrest
Kids locked in room with no heat, little food, cops say
Police said in an affidavit that the children “reeked of a strong odor similar to that of caged animals,” according to report
Buffalo Bills fire coach Rex Ryan
Bills officials announced Rex Ryan’s firing on Twitter, after a loss to the Dolphins dropped the Bills to 7-8 and officially eliminated the team from playoff contention
Hypodermic needles litter California dog beach
“Dogs and humans should stay away,” one woman who posted pictures of the needles warned on social media
Sheriff: Woman, 20, dies after car hits scooter
Officials say the scooter operated by 20-year-old Alarcon Mateus didn’t have rear lights and wasn’t a legal motor vehicle
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded group near tomb
D.C. gunman appeared to vent about problems with luxury condo
Huang's exit rocks Nvidia and creates openings for rivals
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ICE deportations and arrests hit record high
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Trump says "we don't need a deal with Iran"
Who will succeed Jensen Huang at Nvidia? Analysts weigh in.
Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64
Man accused of burying baby tried to flee state, authorities say
