Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders

The Houston area has been slammed by heavy storms, leading to numerous high-water rescues and officials urgently instructing residents in low-lying areas to evacuate.

Michigan researchers discover eerie 1909 shipwreck at bottom of Lake Superior

Officials with the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced this week that the remains of a 1909 shipwreck were discovered partially intact at the bottom of Lake Superior.

Pilot dead after small plane crashes in Georgia neighborhood

Jason McKenzie, the associate director of philanthropy at Augusta University, has been reported dead after his single-engine aircraft crashed in a residential part of the Georgia city.

Captain gets 4 years for negligence in California dive boat fire that killed 34

Jerry Boylan, the captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire off Santa Cruz Island in California in 2019, killing 34 people, has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Fiery Connecticut I-95 tanker crash shuts down portion of major highway for second time in just over a year

A busy section of interstate in the southwestern part of Connecticut will be closed for an “extended period of time" after a tanker carrying gasoline crashed and burst into flames on Thursday morning, officials said.

Russia proposes UN resolution to ban weaponization of outer space

Russia introduced a U.N. resolution to ban all weapons in outer space for all time just a week after vetoing a similar proposal from the United States and Japan.

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattles California's Inland Empire

A small earthquake was felt across a wide swath of Southern California on Wednesday, centered between Riverside and Orange counties just outside Corona.

Fire severely damages LA County fire station

Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 164 in Huntington Park, California, has reportedly sustained severe damage from a Wednesday morning fire.

2-year-old dead in Arizona after bounce house was swept away by wind

One child was killed and a second injured in Casa Grande, Arizona, after a bounce house was swept up by strong winds, according to local authorities.

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

55 injured in Los Angeles after Metro train collides with bus

A Los Angeles Metro light rail train and a University of Southern California shuttle bus collided in downtown Los Angeles, injuring dozens of people.

Two killed after small plane crashes in rural Indiana

Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon after their small, single-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area in Elkhart County, Indiana.

15 injured after SUV plows into New Mexico thrift shop

15 people were injured Tuesday after an SUV crashed through the front wall of a Savers thrift shop in Las Cruces, New Mexico, according to authorities.

Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico

An F-16 fighter jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on Tuesday, and the pilot was able to safely eject from the aircraft.

Georgia's second nuclear reactor comes online, may be most expensive power plant ever built at around $35B

Georgia's second new nuclear reactor is now operational. Each can power 500,000 homes and businesses, but the project exceeded both cost and timeline projections.

2 hikers drown in creek on eastern Tennessee trail

Two hikers drowned after plunging into a creek on the Rainbow Lake Trail outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Sunday evening, according to officials.

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

5 former officials convicted in Greece's deadliest wildfire case

Five former firefighting and disaster response officials have been convicted by a Greek court for criminal negligence in connection with a deadly wildfire in 2018.

Tesla Semi’s impressive performance on ice marks another major triumph

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Video shows Tesla Semi can navigate icy conditions, potentially offering a sustainable, all-weather, heavy-duty transport solution amid emissions concerns.

Dangerous storms result in flash flooding, severe weather over Southern Plains

More life-threatening severe weather is expected over the Southern Plains, following reports of twisters ripping through the nation's heartland on Friday.

2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey

Residents in New Jersey were hit by a 2.9 magnitude earthquake Saturday morning, weeks after a more powerful quake hit the region and surrounding areas

Freight train carrying gasoline, propane derails near Arizona-New Mexico line amid aftermath of severe weather

A freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line prompting an immediately shutdown of the busy interstate.

$15 toll to enter busiest part of Manhattan will take effect June 30

New York will begin levying a $15 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan's bustling central business district on June 30, according to transit officials.

Michigan man caught after attempting to flee US to Hong Kong after fatal building explosion, fire: police

Noor Noel Kestou, 31, attempted to flee the U.S. after the fatal explosion at his vape and smoke business, Goo Smoke Shop/Select Distributors, on March 4.

WATCH: Tornadoes tear across America's heartland, leaving catastrophic destruction in multiple states

Dozens of tornadoes swept across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, impacting millions of residents and leaving a trail of destruction.

Tornado tears through suburban Omaha

A tornado touched down in suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, seriously damaging homes and shredding trees.

Meet the American who invented the gas-powered tractor, entrepreneur John Froelich, helped feed the world

John Froelich, the oldest son of German immigrants, was born in Iowa in 1849. The grain mill operator tinkered away on a gasoline traction, the tractor, that changed global agriculture.

Officials knew Manhattan Project chemicals disposed improperly at Missouri sites, documents reveal

Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.

WATCH: Massive fire breaks out on historic Southern California pier

A fire was raging at the end of the historic Oceanside Pier in San Diego's North County Thursday afternoon with flames visible for miles.

3 adults, pregnant teen dead after PA police chase ends in fiery crash

A fiery car crash in suburban Philadelphia left 20-year-old driver Isaiah Miller and three others dead following a Wednesday afternoon police pursuit.

Pilot reported that plane carrying fuel caught on fire before fatal Alaska crash

A C54D-DC airplane caught fire and crashed, killing both people on board, on its way to deliver over 3,000 gallons of fuel to a remote Alaska Native village.

More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Russia sinks space nuke ban at UN amid rumors of Putin's orbital weapon

The White House in February claimed that it had intelligence suggesting Russia was developing a space-based weapon that would destroy satellites and cause untold chaos.

The House is practically functioning as a parliament, with Mike Johnson as its 'prime minister'

While the U.S. doesn't have a parliamentary system, America has been functioning with a coalition government, with Mike Johnson acting as the "prime minister."

IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

Greek skies turn orange as dust clouds roll in from Sahara Desert

Skies over Greece's capital, Athens, turned an orange hue Tuesday as strong winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea.

Alaska law enforcement responds to World War II-era plane crash with 2 people on board

A World War II-era plane crashed along a river near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon shortly after taking off from the international airport, local authorities said.

New Hampshire set to receive $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls following major flooding

After being hit with a major storm and damaging floods this past January, New Hampshire will be getting a $20 million federal grant to reconstruct eroded coastal seawalls to prevent future flooding.

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

Congress should help Maryland rebuild the Key Bridge

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Maryland rallied. But to fully address this national crisis, we need bipartisan help from the U.S. Congress.

Michigan police identify kids killed after suspected drunk driver plowed into boat club during birthday party

Monroe County officials have identified the names and conditions of nine people seriously injured by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday, plus the names of the kids who were killed.

As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

Building starts on high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles area

Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is scheduled to occur on Monday, officials said.

Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

Good Samaritans pull driver from car engulfed in flames after crash on I-94 in Minnesota

A driver trapped inside a burning car that caught fire after crashing into a light pole on I-94 near St. Paul, Minnesota, was rescued by good Samaritans.

Tram accident at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles leaves at least 15 injured

Multiple people are injured after a Universal CityWalk tram in Los Angeles, California, crashed Saturday night, according to the fire department.

Two children dead, multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting kids' birthday party

Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport. Two children were confirmed dead.

Two children dead, multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting kids' birthday party

Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport. Two children were confirmed dead.

Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast earlier this month but what are the odds of a more powerful quake rocking the East Coast? And if it does, are we prepared?

Multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting children's birthday party

Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport, authorities say.

Man who set himself on fire near NYC courthouse holding Trump trial pronounced dead

The Florida man who set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Trump's criminal trial was being held has died.

Connecticut housefire kills 3, including baby; foul play suspected

Police are investigating the cause of a Wallingford, Connecticut, housefire that left three people dead, including an eight-month-old baby.

1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

A man identified as 67-year-old Bruce Elder was reported dead Friday after a fire under an Atlantic City, New Jersey, pier near a homeless encampment.

Investigation launched into cause of school bus fire on NJ's Garden State Parkway

Authorities are investigating what caused a large school bus fire to erupt on the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County, New Jersey, while 10 students were aboard.

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.

Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries triggers 3-hour evacuation in Ohio

Part of Columbus, Ohio, was evacuated for several hours Thursday after a fire aboard a truck carrying lithium ion batteries posed a dangerous situation.

Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

Students, driver escape moments before NJ school bus bursts into flames on highway

A bus driver and all 10 students aboard a school bus that burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey escaped the fire without injuries.

Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century

Key takeaways from the reports on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires show that communication broke down, escape routes became blocked, and the fire departments were stretched too thin.

This crazy 2-in-1 electric vehicle comes equipped with 2-seat aircraft hidden inside

The Land Aircraft Carrier combines an all-terrain, six-wheeled vehicle with a two-seat aircraft, which features electric vertical takeoff and landing.

Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season

Heading into this year's growing season, hundreds of farms in Vermont are still recovering from last year's catastrophic flooding; fundraising campaign Dig Deep Vermont is giving out grants to farms.

Judges orders Pennsylvania agency to produce inspection records related to chocolate plant blast

As part of a probe into last year's fatal explosion at a chocolate factory, a federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania utility regulators must give inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Maine boy, 11, dies in ATV crash on neighbor's property

An 11-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon when he crashed an all-terrain vehicle on a neighbor's property in Sangerville, Maine, wardens reported.

Meat pie, spiders and a toupee: Uber dishes on weird things left behind in rides this year

Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals popular and surprising items left behind by riders. Here are some of the most unique finds reported to the rideshare company.

Toddler dies after falling from third-story hotel window in South Dakota

One-year-old Madden Hein of Lakefield, Minnesota, has died two days after falling from a third-floor window at a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hotel.

3 Pennsylvania construction workers dead after being hit by truck on I-83

Three construction workers were killed early Wednesday on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania after being hit by a truck while doing sealing work.

Brave Pennsylvania hero pulls neighbors from burning building in Minersville: video

A brave Pennsylvania man rushed to his neighbors' rescue and climbed a burning building to pull a resident out of an attic window during a three-alarm fire in Minersville.

Maui Fire Department releases report explaining unique challenges of the historic wildfires

Maui's fire department its assessment of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, to be followed by another shortly. The report details what occurred during the August 2023 blaze.

Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa

In parts of the middle U.S. on Tuesday, strong storms caused damage and spawned tornadoes in Iowa and Kansas; one tornado left two people injured when their RV flipped over.

1 critical after bus station gunfight in Flint, Michigan

An exchange of gunfire Tuesday morning between two men getting off a bus in downtown Flint, Michigan, left one of them in critical condition and a woman wounded.

Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway to lay out defense in Montana asbestos deaths lawsuit

Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway is being sued for allegedly polluting a Montana town with asbestos, resulting in the deaths of at least two people from mesothelioma.

Pilot and dog swim to shore in California after small plane crashes off coast, authorities say

A pilot and his dog survived a small plane crash into the ocean off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Sunday evening, authorities said.

Baltimore Bridge collapse: Salvage crews race against clock after fourth body found, FBI launches probe

Crews are using the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to haul sections of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge out of the Baltimore harbor in a race against the clock.

Maui fire after-action report to identify strengths, weaknesses in response to deadly Hawaii wildfires

After the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century killed 101 people in Hawaii, the Maui Fire Department is expected to release a report analyzing their response.

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk

Ukraine and Russia traded blame for the attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant before the United Nations Security Council on Monday; attacks put the world 'close to a nuclear accident.'

Authorities recover fourth body from Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore

The Key Bridge Response Unified Command announced on Monday that its teams have found the body of a fourth victim of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

What to know about the storm system barreling across Middle America this week

A storm system stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore is expected to leave tens of millions of Americans in the path of hail, flash flooding, and tornado warnings this week.

Man takes fatal 6-story plunge while trying to flee South Carolina hotel shooting

A man died Sunday after falling nearly six stories as he tried to flee from gunfire at Hotel Blue in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to police.

FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse: source

Agents boarded the Dali container ship on Monday as the FBI reportedly opened a criminal probe into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

How AI is paving the way to smoother streets using autonomous robots

The Autonomous Road Repair System from tech firm Robotiz3d uses artificial intelligence technology to locate potholes and promptly seal them.

California's green agenda is targeting every mode of transportation, despite wide opposition

California is rapidly advancing regulations targeting the transportation sector and designed to greatly reduce emissions as part of the state's green agenda.

Honolulu tourist shuttle collides into group of pedestrians at cruise pier, 1 dead

One person died and multiple people were injured when a shuttle bus collided with pedestrians and concrete barriers at a Honolulu cruise ship terminal.

Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.

Heavy rains, flash flooding trigger evacuations in Pittsburgh metro

Flash flooding in western Pennsylvania, where almost three inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon, has triggered multiple evacuations and rescues, but no known injuries.

Wisconsin teen sentenced after triggering bonfire explosion that injured 17

Wisconsin 18-year old, Sam Armstrong, who caused an explosion at a backyard bonfire that burned at least 17 people, was sentenced to a year in jail and five years of probation.

California college engineering student dies at Big Sur waterfall in tragic accident: 'Passion for adventure'

A student at California Polytechnic State University died in an accident during a trip to Big Sur on the coast of California over the weekend.

3 Dutch skiers killed in Austrian Alps avalanche

Three Dutch skiers were killed in a Thursday avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden, according to authorities. A fourth was rescued and hospitalized.

Suspect in Bernie Sanders office fire has troubling legal past: prosecutors

Shant Michael Soghomonian, who is suspected of deliberately starting a fire outside Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' office, reportedly has a long history of police encounters.

2 inmates dead, 5 hurt after work-release van crashes in Alabama

Two inmates at the Alex City Community Based Facility in Alexander City, Alabama, were reportedly killed in a van crash while returning from their work-release jobs.

Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk

State officials are seeking to rapidly repair a 60-foot crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam in southwest Utah as law enforcement remains prepared to evacuate in case of a disaster.

Fireball lights up New Jersey sky days after eclipse and earthquake

The New Jersey night sky was lit up early Wednesday when an apparent meteor or falling star was captured dropping from above.

New sonar images reveal Baltimore bridge's sunken remains

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released new sonar photos taken by the Navy that show the sunken remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Senate strikes down Biden administration's climate regulations targeting car emissions

The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution Wednesday to strike down President Biden's regulatory effort to crack down on carbon emissions generated from vehicles on the highway.

NJ Transit board approves 15% fare hike, effective July 1

New Jersey Transit's board of directors on Wednesday unanimously approved a 15% fare increase for its buses and trains, set to take effect July 1.

7 children injured, 1 seriously, in West Virginia school bus crash

Seven reportedly elementary-age children were injured Wednesday morning in a West Virginia school bus crash. One of the students was seriously injured and will require surgery.

Maryland governor to discuss rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge with Congress

As efforts to repair the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are underway, MD Gov. Wes Moore said he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for reconstruction.

Owner of NYC home that went up in flames says he can't get rid of squatters who 'have more rights' than him

A New York City man whose home he purchased for $1.1 million in 2017 says he cannot get rid of squatters, even after the home went up in flames late last year.

Maryland lawmakers approve bill to support port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse

Maryland's legislature approved a bill on Monday to support employees at the Port of Baltimore affected by last month's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

West Virginia had a whopping 5 tornadoes last week, more than double the yearly average

A fifth tornado touched down in West Virginia during severe storms last week, the National Weather Service confirmed on Monday; the state recorded an average of 2 tornados a year from 1993 to 2022.

See what the home you grew up in looks like now and other Maps tricks

Tech expert Kim Komando explains how to use Google Maps tricks like looking at your childhood home, planning trip times, and virtually visiting buildings and shipwrecks

11-year-old Georgia girl dies saving dog from house fire, uncle says

An 11-year-old girl in Georgia was killed in a house fire while trying to save her dog, reports say. Investigators are expected to release a cause of the fire Monday.

2 Oklahoma firefighters injured while battling 5,200-acre weekend wildfire

Two volunteer firefighters are being treated for burn wounds they sustained while battling a weekend wildfire in Woodward County, Oklahoma.

Fewer Americans want to buy an EV — even as Biden pushes for strongest-ever climate change rules

Fewer Americans are considering buying an electric vehicle in the future, even as the Biden administration continues to aggressively push measures to incentivize greater ownership.

Wisconsin highway collision leaves 5 dead

Five people were reported dead Sunday morning after a collision between a pickup truck and a car on Highway 60 in West Point, Wisconsin.

Crews begin to remove containers from barge that hit Baltimore bridge

Salvage crews have begun to remove containers from the barge that ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in preparation of eventually moving the ship and reopening Baltimore's port.

Man arrested after allegedly setting Bernie Sanders' office on fire

CA man Shant Soghomonian was arrested on April 7, 2024, for setting a fire outside Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office, but his motive is still unclear.

New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy faces flak for not returning to state following historic earthquake

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy came under fire after he did not return to the Garden State following the historic earthquake on Friday.

What to do during an earthquake and how to prepare

Here are ways to protect your house and family in case of an earthquake. Tips from FEMA and Ready.gov help to keep you and your family safe during an earthquake.

Body of third Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered, 3 still missing

The body of a third construction worker was recovered from the water beneath the Baltimore bridge that collapsed last week, authorities said.

Fire at Bernie Sanders' Vermont office was intentionally set, male suspect sought, authorities say

A fire was reported Friday outside the third-floor office of independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in Burlington, Vermont. Moderate fire damage was reported, but no injuries were reported.

Elderly couple felt pressured to sell their home by local council amid government’s push to house migrants

A British council sent a letter to a United Kingdom couple asking what they were doing with their "empty" and "derelict" home as the government attempts to house asylum seekers.

Biden cites family ties to Baltimore, promises to rebuild collapsed bridge, tells city 'nation has your back'

President Biden visited the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week collapsed on Friday, his first since a cargo struck the bridge.

Small plane makes emergency landing on NC highway, clipping 2 vehicles

A small aircraft struck two vehicles Thursday while making an emergency landing on a highway near Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County Airport in North Carolina.

Storms, flooding in West Virginia kill 1, damage 200-year-old graveyard

Storms and flooding have led to at least one death, as well as damage to about 200 tombstones in areas along the Ohio River in West Virginia.

Incendiary device thrown at German synagogue door, but damage minor and no injuries

An incendiary device was thrown at a synagogue door in Oldenburg, Germany on Friday; the fire was quickly discovered and only minor damage was caused.

Earthquake rocks NJ, NY, several more states: What to do if another one hits

On April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked New Jersey, New York and other northeastern states. Here's what to do in the event of an earthquake and how to stay safe.