Rescue operations underway in New Bern after Florence storm surge leaves them stranded

Authorities in the coastal city of New Bern were working with federal responders to rescue at least 150 residents who reported themselves stranded in Hurricane Florence's storm surge.

Series of gas explosions destroy homes in Massachusetts

A series of gas explosions an official described as "Armageddon" killed a teenager, injured at least 10 other people and ignited fires in at least 39 homes in three communities north of Boston on Thursday, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate as crews scrambled to fight the flames and shut off the gas.

Veteran's wife: PTSD behind airport outburst

One day after a man was arrested for a disturbing, expletive-filled tantrum at Tampa International Airport, his wife is coming to his defense.

Willie Nelson headlining rally for Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke

Music legend Willie Nelson is headlining a rally for U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke on September 29th in Austin. The event is first come first serve and is being held at Auditorium Shores. 

Military bases in Virginia, North and South Carolina prepare for Florence

The Navy is moving people and ships ahead of Hurricane Florence, and the Air Force and Army are both flying advanced aircraft elsewhere as a safeguard. Some remaining Marines, meanwhile, are digging in their heels.

Women killed in Yountville Veterans home attack 'accomplished,' 'brave'

The three women who were killed Friday during a violent hostage situation at the largest veteran's home in the nation, were brave and accomplished mental health therapists, their friends and co-workers said. 

Gunman in Yountville Veterans home killings was ex-patient and decorated Army infantryman

The gunman who killed three women at the country's largest veterans center in Yountville, Calif. had been kicked out of a therapy program for soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder following a distinguished career in the Army that began 20 years ago.

Violent ending: Gunman, 3 hostages dead at Yountville veterans home

Shots were fired at The Veterans Home of California in Yountville near the dining hall, and there are three hostages, according to Napa County Fire. 

Many NJ schools close early due to heat

Schools across New Jersey dismissed students and staff early on Thursday due to the extreme heat and humidity gripping the region.

Parasite-carrying 'kissing bugs' in NJ?

So-called kissing bugs have a deceiving name because they have no love for you.  Health officials say these blood-sucking insects are typically found in Mexico, Central America, and South America, but they've made their way to the United States. They can spread a potentially deadly illness known as the Chagas disease.

Magnitude-4.4 earthquake strikes near La Verne

A magnitude-4.4 earthquake struck north of La Verne Tuesday night, but no injuries or damage were immediately reported.

Hugs for Hudson: touching story behind viral eclipse photo

It was the eclipse photo that took everyone's breath away: a mother sharing the moment with her unborn son. But now, almost exactly a year later, the baby in that viral picture is inspiring people in a new way.

Sears to close another 46 unprofitable stores in November

Sears Holdings Corp. is closing another 13 Kmart stores and 33 Sears stores as sales shrink and losses grow.