Federal officials pause plan to rename Georgia’s Lake Lanier
Federal officials are pausing a proposal to rename Georgia’s Lake Lanier and Buford Dam, both names that come from onetime Confederate soldiers.
8 dead, 7 missing after boat capsizes off San Diego coast
Authorities say eight people were killed when a suspected smuggling boat overturned off the coast San Diego, and crews were searching for at least seven additional victims.
‘Scream VI’ tops box office with franchise-best $44.5M
Oscar weekend in theaters belonged to “Scream VI,” as the horror sequel notched a franchise-best $44.5 million in ticket sales.
Sister grieves for American killed in Mexico kidnapping
The sister of an American killed in an attack in Mexico says that she and he both had a bad feeling about the trip.
As atmospheric river exits, another awaits to hit California
Wet, miserable weather is continuing across huge swaths of California as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward.
Gun reform coming in Michigan after 2nd school mass shooting
Michigan Democrats are poised to bring an 11-bill package to the Legislature that would implement safe storage laws, universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws.
How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts
Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut.
Four astronauts fly SpaceX back home, end 5-month mission
Four space station astronauts are back on Earth after a quick SpaceX flight home.
Bill banning marriages under age 16 passes in West Virginia
A child marriage bill is heading to the West Virginia governor’s desk after lawmakers agreed to let 16- and 17-year-olds get married with restrictions.
Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning
Scientists say Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting.