At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
Texas drought numbers improve with even more rain on the way
Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.
Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in…
Lithium batteries sold on Amazon recalled for swallowing hazard
EEMB Lithium Battery Packs were recalled because of a possible swallowing risk. Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the items were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2026.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Body found in ditch in northwest Harris County neighborhood
An investigation is underway after constable deputies found a body in the northwest Harris County area.
Teen charged with manslaughter after Harris County woman, 84, was shot in her kitchen
A teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun near a bayou in a west Harris County neighborhood, fatally shooting an 84-year-old woman in her own kitchen.
Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge…
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.