What is St. Elmo's fire? Phenomenon caught on video
Video captured by Air Force pilots evacuating ahead of Hurricane Idalia has gone viral – because the storm appeared to create bolts of lightning sparking out of the aircraft.
100-year-old tree falls on Florida governor's mansion
The state's first lady said she was inside the mansion with their three children at the time, but no one was hurt.
Are there Waffle House closures due to Idalia?
There are a few ways to gauge the expected destruction from a hurricane, but one of the more unusual ways is the Waffle House index.
How a "king tide" could worsen flooding from Hurricane Idalia
What is a "king tide" and how could it affect the storm surge?
Why are hurricane names retired?
If the Idalia wreaks enough havoc, the name could be retired from the hurricane name list — following a trend for hurricane names that start with "I."
Can 2 hurricanes merge? The Fujiwhara Effect explained
Active hurricane seasons where multiple storms form back to back often raise the question: Can two hurricanes merge?
Passenger says Delta lost her dog after escaping on the tarmac
"I am truly desperate and every minute counts," said Paula Rodriguez, who was separated from her dog at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport earlier this month.
National Zoo pandas headed back to China — here's when and why
Only a handful of zoos in the U.S. have had pandas on loan from China. Here's how many are left.
Trump returns to Twitter, now X, with mug shot post
The last time the former president used the social media service was on Jan. 8, 2021.
GOP candidates asked if they'd support Trump if convicted
The candidates discussed Trump several times – even though he wasn't there. Here's what they said about his indictments.
Bear attacks 7-year-old boy in New York backyard
The bear was euthanized by law enforcement, and the boy was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.
MacKenzie Scott donated an estimated $146 million in 2023
Her donations range from $1 million to $15 million.
American Airlines is suing Skiplagged
What is "skiplagging," and why is American Airlines suing a company encouraging it?
How many acres have burned in Maui?
The Lahaina fire – the most devastating of the blazes – burned an estimated 2,170 acres.
Tropical Depression Harold's path as it moves through southern Texas
Harold formed in the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm and made landfall on Padre Island, Texas.