These 25 small cities are the most ‘dynamic’ in the US, think tank says

Smaller cities faced unique challenges at the start of the pandemic, but thanks to a "combination of luck and foresight," some have found ways to thrive.

Woman held captive in man's Missouri home for a month, repeatedly raped, police say

The victim was found in the city of Excelsior Springs, wearing a metal collar with what appeared to be a padlock on the front, according to court documents and witnesses.

Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought

About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.

Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing

The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.

Long Island woman busted for $40M counterfeiting operation

A Long Island woman is accused of operating a store with counterfeit luxury products that would be worth $40 million if they were the authentic brands.

Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio

Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

This is how much money you need to get divorced

Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.

Supreme Court rejects death sentence appeal from Dylann Roof, who killed 9

Roof fired his attorneys and represented himself during the sentencing phase of his capital trial, part of his effort to block evidence potentially portraying him as mentally ill.

Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of bacon, other pork products

The case involves California's Prop 12, which says that pork sold in the state needs to come from pigs whose mothers were raised with at least 24 square feet of space.

NJ towns declare water emergency after main break

A major water main break in Nutley caused Montclair and Glen Ridge to prohibit non-essential uses of water until the problem is fixed.

Major US airport websites go offline in apparent cyberattack

The apparent cyberattack hit websites for some major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta and Los Angeles, although officials said flights were not affected.

Discover fall foliage maps and where to see fall foliage right now

Most of the United States will be in peak fall foliage season this month. In the lower 48, communities along the Canadian border are the first to reach that status.

Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week

Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.

Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley hospitalized

Georgia Bulldogs legend Vince Dooley has been hospitalized with a mild case of COVID-19, according to reports.

Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July

The flight has spawned an investigation by a Texas sheriff and two lawsuits amid criticism that the program was a political stunt by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to appeal to his conservative base.