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...
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Gilgo Beach investigators comb unsolved murders for potential ties to suspect
(NEW YORK) -- As investigators dig into the "double life" of suspect Rex A. Heuermann, the Manhattan architect charged in the murders of three...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
$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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
