Mexican man dies in ICE custody at Arizona detention center, officials say
A Mexican national died on Aug. 31 while in ICE custody in Arizona, the federal agency said. His cause of death was unknown and under investigation.
More than half of U.S. is now included in mapping tool for flood forecasts
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have expanded an online tool that visualizes U.S. flooding forecasts.
2 tourists fall to their deaths in separate incidents near Alaska glacier
A hiker from Arizona and an Italian man died in separate falling incidents this week near Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier, troopers said.
Mom attacked, dragged by bear "simply stepped outside for a jog," family says
The family of an Alaska woman who was seriously injured in a bear attack said "this could have happened to anyone."
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, shooting lava 500 feet into the sky
A sprawling crater at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again, marking the 32nd episode of volcanic activity at the site since December.
Evidence photos show birthday cards Bryan Kohberger received after Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger received at least two cards to mark his 28th birthday, which fell on Nov. 21, 2022, roughly a week after he committed the Idaho college murders.
Man charged with murder after deadly "ding-dong ditch" shooting
Gonzalo Leon Jr. was charged with murder in the deadly shooting of 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who was playing "ding-dong ditch" Saturday in east Houston.
11-year-old boy shot and killed playing "ding-dong ditch" prank in Houston
Police say an 11-year-old boy died Sunday after he was shot playing the "ding-dong ditch" doorbell-ringing prank in east Houston.
Bear attacks jogger in Alaska, drags her 100 yards
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a bear attacked her outside of her home in southern Alaska on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Climate-driven wildfires are reversing clean air progress, new report says
Canada's record 2023 wildfire season fueled sharp increases in the country's air pollution and had similar effects in parts of the United States, according to a new report.
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to track Russia spy plane for 4th time in week
The U.S. military detected a Russian spy plane in international airspace off the coast of Alaska on Tuesday, marking the fourth such sighting in one week.
U.S., Canada militaries medevac cruise ship passengers near the border
The Coast Guard said the woman had suffered sudden cardiac arrest and the man was experiencing "complete esophageal obstruction."
Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane off Alaska
The U.S. military on Sunday intercepted a Russian spy plane flying in international airspace off Alaska, marking the third such instance in less than a week.
Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
WNBA breaks single-season attendance record
The Women's National Basketball Association announced it broke its record for attendance during a single season, attracting more than 2.5 million fans to games so far in 2025.