Officials say at least 5 dead after I-80 crashes At least five people died in three crashes close together on Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska. The Nebraska State Patrol closed 13 miles of eastbound I-80 near Milford, Nebraska, for several hours after the crashes on Sunday morning. One semitrailer truck […]
Nearly 200 horses found dead amid Southwest drought in Arizona Off a northern Arizona highway surrounded by pastel-colored desert is one of the starkest examples of drought’s grip on the American Southwest: Nearly 200 dead horses surrounded by cracked earth, swirling dust and a ribbon of water that couldn’t quench […]
Air Force reservist fatally stabbed in road rage incident; relatives want ‘monster’ caught A U.S. Air Force veteran was stabbed to death after a road rage incident — and now cops are looking for the driver who allegedly killed him, Missouri police said. Cody Harter, 24, was driving his maroon […]
Nunes, in spat with Justice Department, threatens Sessions with contempt over Russia materials House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes warned Sunday that he plans to urge lawmakers “this week” to hold Attorney General Jeff Sessions in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over classified materials related to the Russia […]
Miracle’ child comes to life from brain injuries after parents sign organ donation papers Jennifer Nicole Reindl has a simple explanation for her young son’s recovery from the brink of death due to severe brain injuries. “It’s a miracle,” Reindl tells USA TODAY, citing her belief that the hand of […]
Michelle Obama: The 2016 election made me concerned for women Former first lady Michelle Obama on Saturday again criticized the role of women in electing President Donald Trump, suggesting that his victory showed a lack of women’s empowerment. “In light of this last election, I’m concerned about us, as women, […]
Gina Haspel sought to withdraw nomination to be CIA director Gina Haspel offered to withdraw her nomination as President Donald Trump’s pick to head the CIA on Friday after some White House officials raised concerns with her about her ability to get confirmed, several sources familiar with the nomination have […]
Toll of destroyed homes keeps rising as lava inundates Leilani Estates The toll of destroyed structures continued climbing throughout the day and officials fear that the lava is not finished with the Leilani Estates subdivision. As of about 5 p.m., Hawaii County Civil Defense officials had confirmed 30 destroyed structures, […]
Air France-KLM CEO to quit after staff reject pay deal In the job for less than two years, Janaillac had been battling to cut costs at the French national carrier to keep up with competition from Gulf carriers and low-cost airlines. But he ran into the same union resistance as […]
U.S. lawmakers set $717 billion defense bill with eye on China, Russia, Turkey The House Armed Services Committee is due to debate next week the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes the level of defense spending and sets policies controlling how the funding is used. One of the […]
