New highway will charge electric vehicles as they drive on it
Transportation officials in Indiana hope to offer wirelessly charging of EVs on a stretch of interstate by next summer in a pilot that could be expanded.
Americans increasingly want to move to another country
New polling suggests the number of U.S. adults wanting to settle elsewhere has more than trebled in the past 50 years.
Winter weather alerts for 7 states as lake-effect snow to hit
The meteorological phenomenon is set to bring several inches of snow to parts of Michigan near Lake Superior, while Western states face heavy mountain snow.
Solar eclipse weather forecast as clouds threaten view of phenomenon
Meteorologists predict cloud coverage is likely to ruin views of the celestial event in the Great Lakes region.
Texas is embracing nuclear power for the first time in decades
Greg Abbott has tipped a new wave of nuclear power generation as a potential way to meet the state's increasing energy demand.
Bat-killing fungus risks devastating US populations
White-nose syndrome, most recently found in Colorado, has already killed at least 6 million bats and threatens regional extinctions.
Freezing weather warning for 6 states as temperatures plummet
An early-morning frost is forecast for the mid-South on the heels of a weather system that brought blizzard conditions to the Plains earlier in the week.
Solar eclipse warning issued over using local roads
New Hampshire transportation officials say tourists going north to view the eclipse should use highways to avoid heavy traffic.
McDonald's workers land pay rise—but customers warned
Starting April 1, the minimum wage for fast food workers in California will go up to $20—but chains are warning of a hike in menu prices.
Thousands of solar panels in Texas destroyed by hailstorm
A solar farm in Fort Bend County has faced extensive damage after baseball-sized hail hit the region.
Winter storm warning issued for 5 states as heavy snow to hit
Snowfall is set to continue over the upper Midwest on Tuesday as a storm front that brought blizzard conditions on Monday eases off.
Mystery rise in infection with 30% fatality rate sweeps Japan
Officials are investigating the cause of a significant rise in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, nearly a third of which resulted in death in 2023.
Pope Francis faces strenuous week amid health issues
The pontiff is facing a packed schedule over Easter after having to scale down his involvement in services due to poor health in recent months.
Fish warning issued for three states
Federal officials are probing how unregulated fish products were imported into New York, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania from China.
Winter storm warning issued for nine states as intense blizzards forecast
Heavy snow and strong winds predicted as blizzards head for central Plains and upper Midwest on Tuesday.
Pope Francis faces growing revolt
The pontiff's softening of church rhetoric on issues like same-sex relationships has inflamed tensions within Catholicism.
Weight loss drug could be available to millions of Americans
Wegovy will be made available through Medicare after approval for use in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
How long will solar eclipse 2024 last? Timeline of eclipse path explained
The moon will totally obscure the sun on April 8, but the spectacle will last longer in some places than in others.
Winter storm alerts for 17 states as intense snow forecast
Two storm systems will bring heavy snowfall to New England, the Great Lakes region and northern states this weekend.
Winter weather alerts for 10 states as heavy snow forecast
Late winter storms are set to impact New England and states across the North into the weekend, with some areas experiencing in excess of a foot of snow.
Solar eclipse warning issued to millions of drivers
Motorists have been urged to plan to avoid traffic and the dangers of attempting to watch the eclipse while driving.
Iceland volcano map shows latest danger area
Volcanic activity from latest eruption continues on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and is still looking hazardous.
Most polluted U.S. National Parks revealed
The four national parks with the most air pollution are all situated in California, recently published research suggests.
Donald Trump dementia evidence "overwhelming," says top psychiatrist
Dr. Lance Dodes wrote that the former president showed signs of "confusion about reality" and "would have to be immediately removed from office" if elected.
National Guard to be deployed for Solar Eclipse 2024
Guardsmen will be ready for emergencies as crowds flock to see the solar eclipse's path of totality on April 8.
Winter weather alerts for 5 states as lake-effect anow to strike
A series of weather fronts are expected to bring snow to the Great Lakes region and New England throughout this week.
Read United Airlines' safety letter hours before 10th incident in two weeks
CEO Scott Kirby told customers a recent spate of incidents involving United planes had "sharpened our focus" only five hours before another occurred on Monday.
MAGA faces tough test in Ohio
Republican voters will choose on Tuesday between a Trump-backed candidate and one from the GOP establishment.
The best places to watch the solar eclipse across the U.S.
Thirteen cities across states in the east are among those expected to have the best views of the upcoming total solar eclipse, according to NASA calculations.
Freezing weather warning for 10 states as cold front hits Deep South
Temperatures are set to plunge to the mid-20s across the region on Tuesday morning, threatening crops and outdoor plumbing.