Watch live: Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County

Firefighters in Southern California are once again battling a wildfire, this time in Castaic in Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles itself. Evacuation orders have been issued for the surrounding areas.

Vermont man jumps into icy river to save struggling dog from certain death

"This man will forever be my hero," said Morgan Cerasoli, admitting she had never expressed such profound gratitude to a stranger before.

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The snowy landscape of Berlin, Vermont, witnessed a heartwarming act of heroism when a local man braved the frigid Winooski River to rescue a struggling dog. (Credit: Ace MacRitchie)

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont once served at Pentagon during 9/11, family says

U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a 44-year-old military veteran who served as Pentagon security during 9/11, was killed during a traffic stop near Vermont’s Canadian border.

Florida sees heaviest snowfall in state's history as winter storm slams South

The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.

Trump administration orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.

FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression

Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.

These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2025

BabyCenter's new report shows a large decline in certain names. The list includes royal names, along with ‘80s and ‘90s names.

Are we in an energy emergency? What Trump's executive order means

President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency—find out what it means for fuel prices, energy independence, and domestic production.

Snow blankets New Orleans, shattering record set in 1963

The scene along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans on Tuesday was surreal. Palm trees swayed in the wind amid falling snow and near-blizzard conditions, with wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.

Trump's plans for border security: List of steps

Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.

First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast

The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana.

Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question

President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.

2 Americans held in Afghanistan freed in prisoner exchange, Taliban says

A prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California, officials said.

Space heaters sold on Amazon recalled over risk of electric shock, fire

Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards, officials said. Here's what to know.