Agency approves expanding Okefenokee wildlife refuge, setting up possible buyout of mining project
Owners of private land included in the expansion plan would first have to agree to sell or donate their property to the ...
Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host
The Philadelphia-based band Snacktime provided the music. Kylie Kelce, fresh off dethroning Joe Rogan as the No. 1 podcast on ...
A major airline is being fined for chronic flight delays, and passengers may get a cut of the money
The department says it's the first such fine against an airline over chronic delays and "unrealistic scheduling." ...
How Congress will certify Trump's Electoral College victory on Jan. 6
The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four ...
Bill Nye the Science Guy receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
SEATTLE — Bill Nye, the beloved Science Guy, has received the nation's highest civilian honor as he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden on Saturday morning.
US new vehicle sales rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates dropped a little
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose 2.7% last year as prices and interest rates eased a bit, making SUVs, cars and ...
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, became the oldest person last year, according to the Guinness World Records.
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington receive the highest US civilian honor
The White House says the recipients have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the USA, world peace, or other significant endeavors.
Second domestic elk in Idaho tests positive for chronic wasting disease, officials say
The first case was reported in December 2024 in Madison County, while the second case was found in Jefferson County. The two cases are not connected, officials say.
Bourbon Street attack leads to renewed calls for safety at Seattle's Pike Place Market
Advocacy groups and Mayor Bruce Harrell have supported reductions in vehicle traffic, while market officials have opposed major changes.
'Thomas & Friends' creator Britt Allcroft dies at 81
LOS ANGELES — Britt Allcroft, the woman who created Thomas the Tank Engine, has died. She was 81. Filmmaker Brannon Carty announced her death on social media Thursday at the request of her family. Her ...
Jimmy Carter's state funeral has started. Here's what to know
He will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center, where the public can pay respects before the ceremonies move to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.