Millions expected to visit the US this summer for 2026 World Cup

With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in just a few weeks, travelers are preparing to head to the United States. The tournament, which begins in June, is projected to welcome a record-number of tourists to the American host cities.

LIRR strike Day 3: No service for Tuesday morning even if deal is reached

Over the weekend, thousands of Long Island Railroad workers from five separate unions began a strike after weeks of negotiations failed to materialize into a new labor contract.

How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.

FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up

The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.

Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit in deal to compensate prosecuted allies

President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.

LIRR strike contingency plan: How to get to work on Monday

With the LIRR paralyzed by its first strike in 30 years, Monday morning's commute to New York City looks completely different.

PATH restores all train lines to 7-day service for 1st time since 2001

For the first time since 2001, all four PATH train lines are now operating seven days a week, marking a major service expansion for commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York City.

Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive

Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.

GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow

A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.

Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP

Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.

LIRR strike: Gov. Hochul urges 'get a deal done' as historic strike threatens commuter chaos

In an urgent press conference on Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New York City commuters to prepare for massive disruptions and called on all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.