The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has triggered protests and demands for accountability after video footage appeared to contradict official statements about the encounter.
A winter storm caused widespread power outages across Tennessee, leaving thousands without electricity. Utility companies deployed hundreds of crews while emergency officials urged residents to follow safety guidance during extreme cold.
A lone penguin walking away from its colony has become a viral symbol of burnout and detachment in 2026. Scientists say the behavior is rare but rooted in disorientation or illness, not existential meaning.
An Arctic cold front is bringing dangerous freezing temperatures across Texas, increasing the risk of burst pipes and costly home damage. Experts advise dripping faucets, insulating pipes and preparing shutoff valves to prevent winter emergencies.
A massive winter storm is sweeping across much of the United States, bringing heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from Texas to the Mid Atlantic and Northeast. Officials warn of dangerous travel, power outages and extreme cold.
The United States is moving major naval and air assets closer to Iran as President Donald Trump warns of potential action amid unrest inside Iran and renewed concerns over its nuclear program.
Murders across major U.S. cities dropped more than 20 percent in 2025, marking the largest single-year decline on record and likely the lowest national homicide rate in more than a century.