Hurricane Francine continues to gain strength en route to Louisiana landfall
Francine grew into a hurricane Tuesday evening ahead of its anticipated landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Image courtesy NOAA Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Hurricane Francine…
U.S., Britain accuse Iran of sending Russia ballistic missiles
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and his British counterpart, David Lammy, announced Tuesday that they will be taking a joint trip to Kyiv,…
Indiana pair accused of pilfering bronze veteran markers from headstones
Terry L. Wood, 53, and Breanna C. Puentez, 25, each are charged with felony offenses for theft and cemetery mischief for allegedly stealing at least…
Trump, Harris debate expected to show stark contrasts on policy issues, personalities
1 of 4 | This first 90-minute debate will air at 9 p.m. EDT Tuesday night in the "City of Brotherly Love” and may be…
NCAA women’s, men’s basketball champs honored at the White House
1 of 3 | President Joe Biden accepts a jersey from Te-Hina Paopao (C), and Bree Hall (L) during a ceremony to celebrate the 38-0…
N.C. high court orders removal of RFK Jr.’s name from state’s November ballot
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Monday sided with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ordering his name to be removed from the state's November general election…
No injuries reported as Delta passenger jets damaged in Atlanta taxiway collision
Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Two Delta Air Lines jets with passengers collided on the tarmac Tuesday at Atlanta's main airport. No one was injured but…
Southwest Airlines backs CEO; board chair to exit in 2025 amid changes by Elliot Investments
1 of 2 | Current Southwest Airlines executive chairman and former company CEO Gary Kelly says he will retire in 2025 from his board leadership…
Treasury says nearly 50 million people have enrolled in Affordable Care Act since 2014
1 of 3 | The Treasury Department on Tuesday said that 49.4 million unique individuals have enrolled in healthcare under the Affordable Care Act, commonly…
Stationary Francine threatens Texas, Louisiana coasts as midweek hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, potentially as a Category 2 hurricane. Image courtesy NOAA Sept. 9 (UPI) --…
Authorities find Vermont crash site of missing plane, recover bodies of all 4 onboard
Delilah Van Ness (L) and Paul Pelletier were two of four people who were killed in a plane crash in Vermont on Sunday. The cause…
California calls up National Guard, orders evacuations as Line Fire expands to more than 20K acres
Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The Line Fire in California's San Bernardino County is only 3% contained Monday after expanding to 20,552 acres and forcing thousands…
Tropical Storm Francine intensifies, threatens Texas, Louisiana coasts
Tropical Storm Francine emerged in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to bring heavy rain to parts of Louisiana and Texas. Image…
Civil trial begins for ‘Trump Train’ participants accused of harassing Biden bus in Texas
Three people who say they were traumatized by six members of a 'Trump Train' along a Texas highway in 2020 saw their lawsuit come before…
Indiana woman who tried to rescue friends in rip current in Puerto Rico missing
Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A woman is missing after attempting to rescue two friends caught in a rip current off Condado Beach in San Juan,…
Schools closed on 3rd day of manhunt for alleged Kentucky highway shooter
Multiple federal, state and local agencies are looking for Joseph A. Couch, 32, of Woodbine, Ky., who is the suspect in Saturday's shooting of several…
Norfolk Southern launches investigation into CEO Alan Shaw
Norfolk Southern announced on Sunday that it is investigating CEO Alan Shaw for "allegations of potential conduct" that could be connected with a workplace relationship.…
White House approves rule to increase access to mental health services
The White House on Monday said it approved a final rule requiring health plans to prove mental health care and substance abuse care access. File…
Dozens injured when truck crashes into Arizona Elks Lodge
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Police are investigating the crash of a vehicle into an Elks Lodge Saturday night in Apache Junction, AZ, a suburb of…
Harris, Trump buckle down for Tuesday debate prep
1 of 3 | Former President Donald Trump addresses his supporters at the 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial in Johnston Pennsylvania on…