U.S. second-home mortgages are up for the first time since the pandemic

More Americans took out mortgages for a second home in 2025 than during the previous year, something that hasn't happened since the COVID-19 pandemic buying frenzy.

Utah girl reunites with emergency crew who saved her life

Four-year-old Estelle Santiago attended a late birthday celebration in Salt Lake City with a flight team of caregivers who helped save her life after she became sick in Uruguay.

Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun

The bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout in Seattle last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said.

Flooding spreads in eastern New York as the heavy rain responsible shifts to New England

Dangerous flooding is unfolding in eastern New York Wednesday as slow-moving downpours soak parts of the state and much of New England after drenching New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. A jury delivered its verdict Wednesday in Buffalo, New York.

'She killed the kids!' 911 call from Lindsay Clancy's husband brings tears to the courtroom

Lindsay Clancy sobbed in court as jurors listened to the anguished 911 call her then-husband made after returning home to find she'd strangled their three children in their Massachusetts home.

Trump's attorney general nominee hits snag as senator withholds support

Todd Blanche's bid to be attorney general faced a potential setback on Wednesday when Republican Sen. John Cornyn cited ​unresolved concerns over a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.

Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina

Sen. Lindsey Graham was buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital drew people who remembered him for never forgetting his roots as the son of pool hall owners.

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

Warsh vows not to 'waver' on inflation as divided Fed leaves rates unchanged

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring inflation down.

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate COVID hearing

Anthony Fauci declined to answer any questions at a Senate hearing on COVID-19 on Wednesday, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination.

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The Federal Communications Commission has announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robots, citing national security concerns. The move mainly targets China.

Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus

Utah is one step closer to hosting a potential nuclear energy campus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to explore development in Tooele County.