What is Alaskapox? Symptoms and origins of virus
With the first death due to the emerging virus, public health experts are grappling to understand how it affects humans.
Winter storm warning for Mid-South as six inches of snow to hit Ozarks
A "significant" storm front moving from the Mid-South will bring over a foot of snow to New England on Tuesday.
Lloyd Austin health update as Walter Reed releases statement
The US Defense Secretary has been hospitalized for an "emergent bladder issue," weeks after being treated in intensive care
First man dies of 'Alaskapox'
An elderly man living in the Kenai Penninsula became the first person to die of the novel virus in late January.
Cheese recall expands to dozens of products as two people die
More products linked to one California cheese producer have been withdrawn over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in Texas
Residents of northeastern Texas have been told to seek shelter while a hail storm moves overhead.
Melania Trump's appearance at Mar-a-Lago event celebrated by MAGA
Supporters of the former president described his wife as "looking gorgeous and stunning" at a gala in Florida on Saturday.
Donald Trump blames legal "persecution" on poll success
The former president reiterated claims the criminal cases against him were politically motivated, but implied they were helping his campaign.
"Wordle" today #967 clues, hints and answer for Sunday, February 11 puzzle
Struggling with Sunday's "Wordle" puzzle? Fear not, Newsweek has some hints and tips to help you find the correct answer.
Iceland volcano update: Lava nears power plant, thousands without hot water
Residents have been asked to conserve heat and hot water by Iceland's Civil Defense administration, despite the country facing a bitterly cold end to the week.
Rare tornado rips across Wisconsin as "dangerous" storm hits state
A tornado has touched down in southeastern Wisconsin—the first the state has seen in the month of February.
New York residents told to boil water amid harmful microbes risk
Residents of Fredonia, near Lake Erie, were given the order following a disruption at a water treatment plant that could have allowed bacteria into the supply.
Two Russian military aircraft detected in Alaskan airspace
Russian jets entered the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone on Thursday.
Multiple people shot inside Georgia home
Barrow County Sheriff's Office confirmed it was investigating a shooting in Winder on Thursday morning, with two people reported dead and a third injured.
Joe Biden admin snubbed by Michigan officials during state visit
Arab Americans in the state were reportedly urged not to attend meetings with White House officials due to take place on Thursday.
Billions of gallons of magma starts to erupt from Iceland volcano
An underground dike containing an estimated 2.4 billion gallons of magma began erupting for the third time on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Thursday.
Winter storm warning for nine states as up to 24 inches of snow forecast
A wintry mix of precipitation is expected to arrive over the Plains, while heavy rain and snow continue across western states.
Full list of Mike Johnson vote losses as House speaker
The Republican lawmaker has presided over five defeats in the three months since becoming the leader of the House.
Mike Johnson on shaky ground after House vote disaster
The House Speaker is facing renewed criticism of his leadership from his colleagues after losing two votes in the Republican-controlled House in the same day.
Winter storm warning for 10 states as California floods rage
Heavy rain and snow are expected across western states as the threat of flooding continues for Southern California.
Bomb cyclone to dump more water than in Lake Mead on California
Meteorologists expect the latest storm to hit the state to have caused 11 trillion gallons of precipitation by the time it has ended.
Measles map shows nine states where outbreak reported
Health officials have confirmed cases in at least nine states, with several thought to be linked to international travel.
COVID map shows 12 states with higher death rates
Coronavirus was attributed to 3.6 percent of all deaths nationwide in the week ending January 27, CDC figures show.
People wearing Apple Vision Pro while driving sparks NHTSA warning
Motorists have been told using the VR headsets while at the wheel was "reckless," as clips of drivers using the new product sparks concern.
Winter storm warning for eight states as atmospheric river moves east
Heavy snow is expected across the southwest as the threat of rain and flooding continues for southern California.
Skiing competitions are being changed by global warming
The results of a competition in the French Alps have been affected by unseasonally warm temperatures leading to deteriorating snow conditions.
Mike Johnson faces rebellion from America's largest lobbying group
The Chamber of Commerce backed a bipartisan effort to change immigration law that Johnson previously said was "dead on arrival."
COVID map shows 4 states with highest hospital cases
The four most populous states saw over a thousand new hospital admissions in the week to January 27, as hospitalizations with the virus declined nationwide.
Boeing discovers new problem with windows on its planes
The manufacturer says it may have to perform work on 50 undelivered planes after a production error was uncovered.
East Palestine, one year on: "We lost everything"
Residents of the Ohio town continue to be impacted by a toxic spill caused by a train derailment a year ago today, as clean-up efforts continue.