Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain

Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.

Watch: Heroic Indiana officer rescues toddler with autism from drowning

An Indiana police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a three-year-old boy with autism who was found drowning in a backyard swimming pool.

Biltmore Estate temporarily closed after Helene slams North Carolina area

The historic landmark will be closed until Oct. 15 as the Asheville, North Carolina community recovers from the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.

These are the greenest cities in the US, study shows

The study compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key "green" indicators to determine which cities engaged in cleaner, more sustainable habits to preserve the planet.

Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding

Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.

Hair found in truck helps police identify suspect in girl's 1995 disappearance

An Arkansas man who died in prison years ago has been identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 6-year-old Morgan Nick who went missing in 1995.

Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam

Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.

Eddie Lacy, ex-NFL running back, accused of DUI in Arizona

Former National Football League running back Eddie Lacy was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Scottsdale.

$2.5 million worth of olive oil stolen in Houston, investigation underway

A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.

Media bias alert: Why do newspapers endorse candidates?

For years, newspapers have endorsed political candidates through their news coverage, but a study explores if this practice has influenced the media outlet to favor one candidate over the other.

Ken Page, voice of Oogie Boogie in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ dies at 70

Ken Page, known for his roles on Broadway’s “Cats” and voicing Oogie Boogie in Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” has died. He was 70 years old. 

Pumpkin spice products at Starbucks, Walmart, others cost more, study finds

LendingTree researchers gathered prices on grocery store and coffee retailer products to estimate the average “pumpkin spice tax." Here’s what they found.

John Amos, actor from 'Good Times,' 'Roots,' many more, dies at 84

John Amos, known for his memorable roles in “Good Times," “Roots" and many more, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 84 years old. 

Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks

A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.