"HELP" sign on tiny island leads to rescue of 3 stranded mariners
Three mariners were rescued after they spelled out "HELP" with palm leaves on the beach. It marks the second time in four years that castaways were found on the same island.
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TSA found more than 1,500 guns at airport checkpoints in 1st quarter of 2024
The detections, which averaged 16.5 firearms per day in the first three months of the year, were marginally fewer than last year's first-quarter average of 16.8 firearms per day, the TSA said.
Congress is gearing up for the next funding fight. Will this time be different?
House Republicans vowed to bring changes to the funding process this year. Here's how that effort failed and what it means for the next showdown.
Water pours out of 60-foot crack in Utah dam as city prepares to evacuate
Workers rushed to shore up a rural Utah dam after a 60-foot crack sent water pouring into a creek and endangering the 1,800 residents of a downstream city.
Biden administration announces plans to expand firearms background checks
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to expand background check requirements in effort to close the "gun show loophole."
How much do caddies make at the Masters? Here's how their pay works.
Golf caddies are paid a salary from two sources during the PGA Masters Tournament — one part is a weekly wage between $2,000 and $4,000. See how much of a percentage of the total prize they can make.
Arizona Republicans block attempt to repeal abortion ban
The fight over a newly revived 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman's life is at risk has engulfed the state's lawmakers.
Canada at risk of another catastrophic wildfire season, government warns
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
Iowa governor signs bill that allows for arrest of some migrants
The Iowa law could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation orders, or who have previously been removed from or denied admission to the U.S.
Convicted child abuser's $5 million Utah home most viewed real estate listing
The house, which was built in 2017, has a five-car garage, and three-and-a-half baths.
A look at the White House state dinner for Japan's prime minister in photos
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden honored Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife.
Ralph Puckett Jr., awarded Medal of Honor by Biden in 2021, dies at 97
Ralph Puckett Jr., a retired Army colonel who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021 for heroism during the Korean War, died at age 97.
Delta is changing how it boards passengers starting May 1
The airline is replacing branded boarding group names with numbered zones, through 8.
Greene stands firm on ouster threat after "passionate" meeting with speaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to dangle the threat of ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, warning that she's "watching what happens" on Ukraine funding and the reauthorization of FISA.
Costco now sells up to $200 million a month in gold and silver
Costco's growing business peddling the shiny metals comes amid stubborn inflation and record-high gold prices.
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Iran claims 4 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Live Updates: Trump campaigns in South Carolina and more
El-Sayed's faith, family under scrutiny in campaign. Here's what we know.
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
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Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets
U.S. citizens included on DOJ list of 400 alleged noncitizens, Washington says
No clear winner in Israeli election as negotiations to follow
Russian strikes kill 14 in Ukraine but local truce brings some hope
