Former teacher, 93, among the deaths blamed on storm as Hawaii residents struggle to clean up

A beloved former kindergarten teacher who taught generations of residents in a small town on Hawaii's Big Island was among the two deaths authorities blamed on Hurricane Lala.

Democratic Rep. Moskowitz fends off challenge in Florida from democratic socialist

U.S. Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz was projected to win the Democratic primary in Florida's 25th congressional district, fending off challenger Oliver Larkin, who was backed by the left-wing Democratic Socialists of America.

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend. That is according to a police report released Tuesday.

Why the Pentagon will be paying some US troops to have their sperm or eggs frozen

The Pentagon is launching a demonstration project to provide money for select troops who want to preserve their eggs or sperm prior to their deployments to danger zones.

Frank Beard of ZZ Top dies at 77; Utah show canceled

Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.

Felicity Faith Jiu Jitsu Academy opens in Texas, led by 17-year-old

Felicity Hernandez, 17, recently opened Felicity Faith Jiu Jitsu Academy in Kingsville, where she teaches children jiu jitsu and strength and conditioning.

Minnesota sues Texas, seeking extradition of US immigration agent on assault charges

Minnesota sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday to try to compel him to extradite a federal immigration agent facing ​assault charges for shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis during last winter's deportation surge.

Justice Department pushes to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The Justice Department is pushing to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, telling a federal appeals court late Monday that the judge erred in his ruling.

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.

Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions

The Department of Defense has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions.

HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment

The Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing a request from Sen. Mike Lee to reclassify a set of cells within the pancreas to be used to treat Type 1 diabetes.

Multiple candidates still vying for Wyoming's lone House seat

There are multiple Republican candidates hopeful that they will win the primary on Tuesday to become Wyoming's next member of Congress.

Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday, with Taylor Swift following close behind.

Exploring America's national parks — through food

America's national parks have inspired millions of visitors every year. Now they're the focus of a new cookbook from National Geographic.

American Airlines to restore seatback screens, add premium seats in profit push

American Airlines said on Tuesday it would add more premium seats and restore ​seatback entertainment on its narrowbody jets, stepping up its bet on higher-spending travelers.

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

Disney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to ​block an early review of licenses, arguing the Trump administration is punishing the network over broadcast content.

Trump says US and Canada strike deal, temporarily pauses tariffs

President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday night he was putting a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs set ​to go into effect on Canadian goods on Wednesday, saying the two countries had reached an agreement.

Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook

A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to harm young users' mental health will begin making ​its case on Tuesday in California.