Houston confirms 1st heat-related death of the year amid extreme heat across US
(NEW YORK) -- The most populous city in Texas has confirmed its first heat-related death of the year as record high temperatures scorch a... Read More.
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Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
(NEW YORK) -- The annual great beluga migration is underway, but the whales are facing increasing dangers as the climate warms and human activity... Read More.
Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial
A surprising witness took the stand for the defense in Kevin Spacey's ongoing sexual assault trial in the U.K.: Elton John.Elton and his husband... Read More.
‘The Golden Bachelor’ revealed: 71-year-old Gerry Turner
ABC has revealed that 71-year-old Gerry [GAIR-ee] Turner will be the senior singleton looking for love in the forthcoming spin-off The Golden Bachelor.The show... Read More.
In Brief: Disney characters sub for striking ‘Haunted Mansion’ stars at premiere, and more
Jane Birkin, the beloved actor and singer known for her English grace, natural style, and social activism, has passed away at the age of... Read More.
$900 million Powerball jackpot expected for Monday night’s drawing
(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot is expected to grow to an estimated $900 million for Monday night's drawing, a sum that would be... Read More.
Three banks robbed by ‘Sticky Note Bandit’ dressed as woman, FBI says
(HOUSTON) -- A man dressed as a woman walked into three Texas banks this month and handed tellers sticky notes with "threatening" messages demanding... Read More.
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ cruises into top spot at box office
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has cruised into the top spot in its opening weekend at the box office, securing $56.2 million between Friday... Read More.
Heat waves, poor air quality and severe storms: US experiencing acute weather conditions from coast to coast
(NEW YORK) -- Potentially deadly weather conditions are affecting millions of Americans from coast to coast.Extreme heat, poor air quality and severe storms bringing... Read More.
Four dead amid flooding in Pennsylvania, with others reported missing, police say
(UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, Penn.) -- Four people have died and as many as three people remain unaccounted for after torrential rain caused flash flooding... Read More.
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Alaska Peninsula, prompting brief tsunami warning
(NEW YORK) -- A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Alaska Peninsula late Saturday.Preliminary data placed the quake about 55 miles southwest of Sand... Read More.
Alabama police locate missing woman who reported toddler walking on the highway
(HOOVER, Ala.) -- An Alabama woman who went missing on Wednesday after reporting a child walking on the highway returned home late Saturday and... Read More.
