Outbreak of severe storms pounding the South with destructive winds, tornadoes on Wednesday
Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.
Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.
Chris Rock addresses Will Smith slap at first comedy show since Oscars
Comedian and actor Chris Rock dressed in all white kicked off his Wednesday night show after a thunderous three-minute standing ovation at his first standup show since Will Smith slapped his face at the Oscars Sunday night.
Comedian and actor Chris Rock dressed in all white kicked off his Wednesday night show after a thunderous three-minute standing ovation at his first standup show since Will Smith slapped his face at the Oscars Sunday night.
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars ceremony after slap, organizers say
“Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the academy said.
“Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the academy said.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
Bizarre items found in NJ beach trash cleanup
They found what? Beach cleanups in New Jersey turned up some unusual items for the beach.
They found what? Beach cleanups in New Jersey turned up some unusual items for the beach.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
10-year-old St. Louis boy kills brother while playing with gun, police say
Police say a 10-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother as the two played with a gun they found inside a St. Louis home.
Police say a 10-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother as the two played with a gun they found inside a St. Louis home.
Man arrested for 9-year-old girl's murder in Trenton
A man has been charged with murder in the death of a 9-year-old girl who was shot when fights broke out in the courtyard of an apartment complex in New Jersey’s capital city.
A man has been charged with murder in the death of a 9-year-old girl who was shot when fights broke out in the courtyard of an apartment complex in New Jersey’s capital city.
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.