Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases
No nuclear microreactors are supplying power to the commercial electric grid in the United States today.
Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic ‘Burst of Joy,’ dies at age 99
The photo became a symbol of the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Florida home of pair killed in Kenya helicopter crash is burglarized, cops say
The home was looted of items that included artwork, jewelry, electronics and business documents.
Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns
Robert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there.
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief…
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80. He gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a role that…
‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths
“Hidden homicides” are killings staged to look like suicides, overdoses or accidents.
California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
The hearing offered the fullest public airing to date of a deepening and high-profile dispute over surrogacy and abortion.
Instagram chief takes the stand in a trial pitting Meta against states over social media harms
Adam Mosseri, who has led Instagram since 2018, testified for about an hour and is due back on the stand Wednesday.
Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton
Everyone from fellow musicians, to acting co-stars, to the president paid tribute to Dolly Parton's talent and generosity.