A fire near Yosemite has become one of California's largest blazes of the year
The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines. By Saturday, it had rapidly grown to 10.2 square miles.
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Suspect in Lee Zeldin attack didn't know who lawmaker was, investigators say
The man accused of attacking GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event had apparently been drinking and didn't know who the lawmaker was.
The Mega Millions prize hits $790 million — the nation's fourth largest jackpot
The jackpot — which started at $20 million in April — has grown so large because there hasn't been a winner in three months.
The U.S. Forest Service is taking emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires
The action would speed up projects to clear underbrush to protect the world's largest trees from the increasing threat of wildfires.
Biden's COVID symptoms are less troublesome, his doctor says
The president's symptoms now include a sore throat and body aches, Dr. Kevin O'Connor said. Biden is likely infected with the BA.5 subvariant of omicron.
Manhattan institution Papaya King is losing its building. What is its future?
Papaya King has been a New York City mainstay for 90 years, pioneering the pairing of hot dogs and tropical drinks. With its building set for demolition, the business faces an uncertain future.
Missouri will soon vote in high-stakes U.S. Senate primary
Controversial candidate Eric Greitens, a former governor, continues to be the focal point of the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Missouri.
How can you talk to kids about abortion? Here are some tips
For many parents, the wall-to-wall news coverage of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade means facing some questions from their kids. Here's how to answer them.
Dancers hope this adapted ballroom competition is the first of many in the U.S.
Dancers who use a wheelchair or prosthetic limbs came together from across the country to Bloomfield Hills, Mich., earlier this month to compete in the first competition of its kind in the U.S.
What's driving prices down in the metals market?
The prices of base metals like copper rise and the prices fall for precious metals like gold when the economy is doing well. What happens when both copper and gold prices spiral down?