Forest Service says $214 million of timberland damaged by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Forest Service personnel posted on social media on Nov. 1 that they have completed an aerial forestland damage assessment following Hurricane Helene, and the damage is extensive.

Daniel Penny’s lawyers argue he protected others, prosecutors say he ‘went too far’ as NYC subway manslaughter trial begins

New York City (cnn) — During the first day of Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial in the death of Jordan Neely on the New

Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.

Biden declares major disaster area in southeast New Mexico due to historic flooding

President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster area in southeast New Mexico where historic flooding killed two people and forced the rescue of more than 300 people last month.

TGI Friday's operator files for bankruptcy amid financial woes

TGI Fridays, an American casual dining chain, said on Saturday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after grappling with prolonged financial challenges and a collapsed deal with UK-based Hostmore.

He's fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest

A winged creature from Oregon has been crowned this year's winner in the annual "Bat Beauty Contest."

Wendy's closing 140 more restaurants as part of push to update its locations

Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. But the company says those closures will be offset by new restaurant openings.

Lock of George Washington's hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction

As the world turns its attention to the U.S. election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington's hair to a flag that accompanied Abraham Lincoln to his final resting place.