Iowa tornadoes: 4 of 7 killed were in same family, authorities say

Authorities say four of the seven people killed in devastating storms that tore through central Iowa were members of the same family.

The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office

The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.

DC Metro employee arrested for alleged involvement in riot at US Capitol

A D.C. Metro employee was arrested last week in the District for his alleged participation in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Firefighters rescue boy stuck in tree trying to rescue cat

A teenager who scaled a tall tree at an Indianapolis park to rescue a cat he spotted high up in the branches ended up stuck himself and in need of a rescue, officials said.

Bill Cosby case: High court won't review decision freeing comedian from prison

The Supreme Court says it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania’s highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.

Colorado girl, 11, dies after falling underneath moving school bus

Parachute police said Annaliese Backner was running to her school bus when she fell underneath while the bus was moving.

Dollar General creating 10,000 new jobs in 2022

Discount retail chain Dollar General plans on hiring another 10,000 workers by the end of the fiscal year as it continues expanding.

IRS to hire 10,000 workers to help with tax return backlog

The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.

Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

Daylight saving time 2022: How to prepare your body for the time change

Each year, daylight saving time forces clock owners to shift their devices an hour ahead. In return, this can cause many people to wake up feeling exhausted.

Smithsonian debuts 120 statues for Women’s History Month

The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.

Resources for veterans affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know after Russians take Europe's largest nuclear plant

Russia's war on Ukraine is in its ninth day. U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine.