National
800,000 Americans have died of COVID. Now the U.S. braces for an omicron-fueled spike
The U.S. also surpassed 50 million COVID-19 cases, the most in the world. Two experts who raised early warnings discuss how the losses continue to deepen.
5 years ago
The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here’s why
The link between tornadoes, like the ones that hit Kentucky over the weekend, and climate change isn't as clear as it is for other extreme weather events.
5 years ago
Full extent of weekend tornado damage might not be known for days, officials say
The unusual outbreak of dozens of tornadoes across six states was created by unseasonably warm and moist air.
5 years ago
Details of Emmett Till killing still a mystery as probe ends
The investigation into the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till in Mississippi nearly 70 years ago ended as it began, with a mystery that might never be solved.
5 years ago
California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state.
5 years ago
Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81
Vicente Fernández, a beloved Mexican singer who was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys and inspired a new generation of performers has died. He was 81 years old.
5 years ago
NYCFC wins 1st MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in penalty shootout
Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title on a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
5 years ago
Dole’s last Kansas journey honors service, political career
Bob Dole has returned to Kansas for memorials in his hometown and at the Statehouse.
5 years ago
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
Much of the most damning evidence has come from rioters' own words and videos.
5 years ago
Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states
Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight.
5 years ago
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 who helped plan Trump rallies
Rep. Bennie Thompson, says some worked to stage the rallies and “some appeared to have had direct communication” with then-President Trump as they were planning.
5 years ago
Fifty years of equal rights for women in Pennsylvania: A case for the federal Equal Rights Amendment
The success of the Pa. Equal Rights Amendment proves there should be a federal Equal Rights Amendment, writes Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association Lauren P. McKenna.
5 years ago














