Decorated WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from Air Force commander
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
Country star Eric Church cancels San Antonio show to watch Final Four
The “Drink In My Hand” singer had been scheduled to perform at the AT&T Center on Saturday night but he says he will instead be at the game to cheer on the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The “Drink In My Hand” singer had been scheduled to perform at the AT&T Center on Saturday night but he says he will instead be at the game to cheer on the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Strong solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Iowa
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch and predicts the storm could reach level 3 on their 5-level scale when the flares arrive around Wednesday evening.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch and predicts the storm could reach level 3 on their 5-level scale when the flares arrive around Wednesday evening.
US astronaut Mark Vande Hei returns to Earth in Russian capsule after record-long spaceflight
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei caught a Russian ride from the International Space Station on Wednesday with two cosmonauts.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei caught a Russian ride from the International Space Station on Wednesday with two cosmonauts.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
President Biden signs Emmett Till anti-lynching bill into law
President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the first bill to define lynching as a hate crime. The bill is named for Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the first bill to define lynching as a hate crime. The bill is named for Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
11-year-old gets award for saving 'grateful' mom’s life
"I would like to say I was surprised by that, but not really," the girl's mom said. "She is incredibly intelligent, kind, and she has a big heart. It’s not the first time she’s helped somebody."
"I would like to say I was surprised by that, but not really," the girl's mom said. "She is incredibly intelligent, kind, and she has a big heart. It’s not the first time she’s helped somebody."
Will Smith's mother expresses shock over Chris Rock Oscars slap: 'First time in his lifetime'
In an interview following the awards show, Carolyn Smith shared how proud she is of her son on his first Oscars win.
In an interview following the awards show, Carolyn Smith shared how proud she is of her son on his first Oscars win.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Spam text messages sent from your own number are from ‘bad actors,’ Verizon says
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Jim Carrey ‘sickened’ by celebs applauding Will Smith’s Oscar win after slap
“I was sickened by the standing ovation,” actor and comedian Jim Carrey said in a televised interview Tuesday.
“I was sickened by the standing ovation,” actor and comedian Jim Carrey said in a televised interview Tuesday.
Pileup in Pennsylvania: Video shows fiery scene of massive I-81 crash during snow squall
A video captured the scene of a massive pileup along Pennsylvania’s I-81 during a snow squall, killing at least three people and injuring several others.
A video captured the scene of a massive pileup along Pennsylvania’s I-81 during a snow squall, killing at least three people and injuring several others.
Suspected drug dealer offers monthly payments in lieu of jail time, authorities decline
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Washington honors late Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young
Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young died earlier this month at age 88. He was the longest-Republican in the history of the House. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he lies in state at the Capitol.
Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young died earlier this month at age 88. He was the longest-Republican in the history of the House. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he lies in state at the Capitol.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
California man who kidnapped 26 children, buried them alive is recommended for parole
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Single woman throws wedding-gown party with mom who has cancer: Incredible gift of love
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
A woman surprised her beloved mother with a wedding dress party — even though the younger woman is currently single and has no plans to marry right now.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.