Mysterious rattling in South Carolina wasn’t an earthquake — it was a sonic boom with an unknown cause
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…
What we know and don’t know about the possible deal to end the Iran war
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…
Man convicted in 2015 Scottsdale woman’s murder sentenced in sexual assault, burglary case
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…
Republican attorney general candidates clash turns messy in a heated Arizona debate
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…
Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux dies at 60
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…
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide over possible link to Parkinson’s
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…
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks, VP Vance confirms
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…
Riders rescued from Texas roller coaster after being stuck for hours
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…
Blue Origin rocket explodes in massive fireball during test on launch pad
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…
2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner crowned after lightning-round tiebreaker
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…