Crews continue to sift through Deep South tornado wreckage
Crews on Sunday continued the harrowing task of digging through the debris of flattened and battered homes after hundreds of people were displaced by a destructive tornado that tore through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the U.S. At least 25 people were killed and dozens of others injured as the storm ripped through towns, flattening entire blocks and obliterating houses Friday night.
Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York
The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic dispute.
Mourners gather for American killed by cartel on Mexico trip
One of the two Americans gunned down three weeks ago by a Mexican cartel is being remembered as a sweet man who hoped to celebrate his birthday with a journey over the border.
After tornado, harrowing tales of survival in Mississippi
Residents of rural Mississippi have recounted harrowing tales of survival after a deadly tornado tore through the state Friday night.
Weather service: Mississippi tornadoes deadliest since 2011
With at least 23 people dead, tornadoes that ravaged parts of Mississippi overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade.
Challenger claims win in race to lead United Auto Workers
The challenger in the race for the United Auto Workers’ top leadership post claimed victory Saturday in a close election that is likely to give his slate of candidates control of the huge union.
Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a bill allowing firing squads to execute death row inmates when lethal injection drugs are unavailable.
Push to expand voting rights in US for those held in jails
Criminal justice and election officials, along with voting rights advocates, are working across the United States to expand voting among jail detainees.
As South bans abortion, thousands turn to Illinois clinics
Hundreds of women are traveling weekly to the southern tip of Illinois to secure an abortion.
Fleeing rising prices, these South Floridians moved to a small town near the west coast
The town of Ave Maria, almost 90 minutes west of Broward, has become a destination for South Floridians looking to flee rising expenses.