ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Albuquerque that was captured on video from inside the boy’s stolen […]
As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat
AUSTIN, Texas — With Oklahomans still reeling from deadly wildfires that whipped across the state and destroyed hundreds of homes in recent days, authorities warned that Tuesday would bring a […]
UN tells Afghan rulers: no prosperity until they reverse bans on women and girls
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council told Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers Monday that peace and prosperity are “unattainable” until they reverse their bans on women and girls getting an education, […]
A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly
TOPEKA, Kan. — A gust of wind sweeps over bare soil, kicking up enough dirt and dust to cut visibility to nearly zero, and for drivers, the dust storm seems […]
Boat tours and ash scatterings help beleaguered California salmon fleet stay afloat
William Smith has long fished the California coast for salmon, taking avid anglers out on his boat in hopes they’ll get to wrestle with and reel in the prized catch. […]
Louisiana death row inmate asks for last-minute court ruling to halt nitrogen gas execution
BATON ROUGE, La. — On the day that Louisiana’s first execution in 15 years is scheduled to take place, attorneys for the inmate are hoping for a last-minute court ruling […]
Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social media. The Republican president’s official […]
Judge declines to force FEMA to release funds to upgrade US emergency alert system
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday declined to force the Trump administration to immediately reimburse dozens of public broadcasting stations for upgrades to the nation’s emergency alert system. The […]
The Justice Department and FBI announce a new task force to target Hamas over Oct. 7 attack
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Monday announced the creation of a task force to investigate Hamas for its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel as well as potential civil […]
The Tren de Aragua gang started in a Venezuelan prison. Now US politics are focusing on it
CARACAS, Venezuela — Debates over President Donald Trump’s hardline migration policies are focused on the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, to some a ruthless transnational criminal organization and to others […]