Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms

Grape plants sold at several Costco locations in California may pose a serious threat to California vineyards and agriculture after inspectors discovered an invasive insect.

Three dead, one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley

Three climbers from a Latvian mountaineering expedition died after falling near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak.

Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories

Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.

Investigators focus on bus driver’s license after deadly Virginia bus crash

Federal officials are investigating the qualifications and license of the bus driver involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 95 that killed five people.

UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data

America’s baby names are getting bolder in 2026. New Google Trends search data reveals how parents’ preferences are reshaping what the next generation may be called.

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.

CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.

Man accused of cutting tent, kidnapping two women camping near public trail

Two women were camping along a public trail in Oregon when a man cut open their tent, kidnapped them and threatened to sexually assault them. Prosecutors believe there could be other victims.

Woman dies after snorkeling trip off Key West

A 63-year-old Mississippi woman died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling near Mule Key off Key West.

Iran latest: Trump making 'final determination' in Situation Room meeting

U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

ICE agent charged in north Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged in a north Minneapolis shooting has been arrested in Texas Friday morning.

Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt

A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.

Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.

White House unveils new aliens 'walk among us' immigration tracking website

The Trump Administration has released a new space-themed website with a UFO-style language website to track immigration encounters and arrests of undocumented residents.