Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run
A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on…
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency operations center for 24-hour response to Texas flood threat
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's Emergency Operations Center to begin round-the-clock operations and has activated a sweeping array of emergency resources as a protracted threat of severe weather…
Tropical disturbance in Gulf carries 50% chance of development, poses heavy flood risk to Texas
Weather forecasters are monitoring a weather disturbance over northeastern Mexico that carries a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next week, according to an update from…
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and…
Anne Schedeen, actress who played mom on ‘ALF,’ dies at 77
Beloved "ALF" star Anne Schedeen, who brought Kate Tanner to life for millions of viewers, has died at 77.
Gallery: Photos, videos of Houston street flooding, rain amid Flood Watch
Heavy rain is falling across Houston on Monday as Southeast Texas remains under a Flood Watch through Thursday. See a gallery of photos and videos.
High water locations in Houston
Heavy rainfall is causing local street flooding in areas around Houston on Monday. See a list of reported high water locations.
Summer sticker shock: The 14% ‘burger tax’ hitting your backyard BBQ this weekend
Hard-working Americans looking to fire up the grill this weekend are facing major sticker shock before they even light the charcoal.
Barron Trump-linked beverage brand launches first product with Florida-inspired twist
A beverage brand linked to Barron Trump has launched its first product, a Florida-inspired yerba mate drink.
Canes to celebrate Stanley Cup victory Saturday in Raleigh
The Carolina Hurricanes are waking up as Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006, after a 3-0 shutout in Game 6 over the Vegas Golden Knights, sealing a…
These 11 upcoming Supreme Court decisions could make or break Trump’s second term agenda
As the Supreme Court enters the final stretch of its term, a flood of closely watched decisions could determine not only the fate of several of President Donald Trump’s key…