Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s

The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.

Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee

A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.

Texas police commander: Uvalde police could've ended rampage early on

The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.

NYC taxi crashes into people on Manhattan sidewalk

Three people remained in critical condition Tuesday after a taxi crashed onto a sidewalk in Manhattan.

Dog owners: End ban on pets in NJ town's parks

Dog-loving residents of Fanwood, N.J., are lobbying the mayor and borough council to change the 20-year-old ban on pets in its parks.

No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth

The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.

NJ monkeypox case investigated

The first suspected monkeypox case in New Jersey is being investigated by state health officials.

Wharton State Forest wildfire in South Jersey

Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Wharton State Forest, in South Jersey.

Juneteenth federal holiday: What’s open and closed on Monday

This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.

Jan. 6 committee setting sights on Mike Pence, Ginni Thomas

Members of the committee said they may subpoena former Vice President Mike Pence and are waiting to hear from Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Alabama church shooting: Services resume after 3 were killed

Worship services resume Sunday at the Alabama church where a gunman opened fire and killed three senior citizens at a potluck dinner last week.

Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father

An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.

Murder charges filed after explosion kills 4 people making black-market fireworks

Two men have been charged with murder after a house explosion near St. Louis, Missouri, killed four people, including three teenagers, who were assembling illegal fireworks in a garage.