Politics Sep 05 Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
Nation Aug 28 Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday.
Nation Aug 18 Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to extradite ICE agent for trial Attorney General Keith Ellison says Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not signed papers to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro since his arrest in Texas in May.
Nation Jul 23 Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast in second landfall The National Hurricane Center said Bertha should weaken rapidly over land after its center came onshore Thursday afternoon.
Nation Jun 05 What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its U.S. reappearance The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century, with an infestation from its flesh-eating larvae confirmed in south Texas.
Nation May 26 Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 settlement Attorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement.
Nation May 22 Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans An advocacy group has filed suit against the Trump administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare.
Health May 13 Critically ill French hantavirus patient is on an artificial lung as outbreak grows to 11 The French passenger hospitalized in Paris has a severe form of the disease that has caused life-threatening lung and heart problems, said Dr. Xavier Lescure, an infectious disease specialist at Bichat Hospital.
World May 08 UAE reports Iranian drone and missile attack after U.S. says it traded fire with Tehran The UAE Defense Ministry said three people were wounded after air defenses engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched by Iran.
World May 07 Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with U.S. Late in the day, Iranian state media said the country’s armed forces exchanged fire with “the enemy” on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.