COLUMBIA, S.C. — The revelation that a mysterious rumble heard across South Carolina Thursday night was a sonic boom, rather than an earthquake, has left more questions than answers. Read…
CAIRO, Egypt — The United States and Iran appear to be closing in on a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Read more Man convicted…
PHOENIX — Ian Mitcham was sentenced Thursday for burglary and sexual assault, but is still waiting to learn his fate for the murder of Allison Feldman. Read more Republican attorney…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Two Republicans hoping to become Arizona’s next attorney general traded sharp personal attacks and questioned each other’s qualifications during a contentious debate Thursday night. Read more Four-time…
MONTREAL, QC — EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is…
WASHINGTON — Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban the weed-killing herbicide paraquat dichloride this week after lawmakers pointed to research that claims the chemical increases the risk of…
WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on…
GALVESTON, Texas — An hours-long ordeal for a group of charter school students stuck 100 feet in the air on a Galveston roller coaster ended safely Thursday night. Read more…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad Thursday evening, creating a massive fireball, shaking homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Read more…
WASHINGTON — Shrey Parikh felt his body shake from nerves and doubts every time he walked to the microphone at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the final test of a…