States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
Critics note existing rules were shaped by past tragedies and aim to prevent future harm.
A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago
Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the very first journalist who died on the job.
The man who set a Virginia city council member on fire gets 40 years in prison
Shotsie Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty in April to one count each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding in the July 30, 2025, attack on Lee Vogler.
Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song
The battle is one of the most famous and symbolically charged events in American history.
Prairieland defendants’ families promise appeal, warn of precedent after sentencing
In total, the eight sentenced received 450 years in prison.
Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy
The two so-called super-puffs are the size of Jupiter — the biggest worlds found so far to have less density than cotton candy.
A giraffe named Gracie escaped in Texas. No one can seem to find her
An escaped giraffe has managed to stay a few steps ahead of a private ranch owner and local officials in Texas Hill Country for nearly two weeks.
David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dead at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on “Spinning Wheel,” “When I Die” and other hits helped make the so-called “brass rock” band…
Everglades immigration detention center in Florida is officially closed, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center. The center was built in the Florida swamps last year.
Norman Rockwell people-watched in the West Wing lobby. Now those sketches are on public display
Four 1940s-era sketches titled “So You Want to See the President!” from Norman Rockwell are going on display for the first time.