Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank

Emergency officials have lifted an evacuation order for some of the tens of thousands of people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as talks to end war proceed

U.S. forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as defensive actions.

John Curtis says prediction markets undermine Utah's anti-gambling laws

In a Senate hearing this week, Utah Sen. John Curtis warned that prediction markets provide loopholes in states such as Utah that ban gambling.

Colorado black bears found under family home safely relocated

A family of black bears is safely back in the wild after they were discovered under a Colorado home.

Man accused of using chainsaw to break into store, steal $12K worth of Pokémon cards

A West Palm Beach man allegedly broke into a Lake Park store to steal Pokémon cards — using a chainsaw.

After 250 years, Revolutionary War-era soldiers finally laid to rest in upstate New York

For more than 40 Revolutionary War-era soldiers, the long journey to their final resting place fittingly ended on Memorial Day weekend in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

The U.S. Justice Department has again asked a federal judge to lift ​an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump's ballroom project, saying Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed ‌an urgent need for improved security.

Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say

The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a

The origins of Memorial Day and how it has evolved

Memorial Day is officially about mourning fallen service members. But it has come to signal the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

Checking autocorrect to spell 'bougie' or 'ukulele'? You're not alone

Here's America's most misspelled word top 10 list.

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer.