Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three
Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast.
At least 15 dead as a truck rams a New Year’s crowd in New Orleans
FBI authorities are investigating the attack as an act of 'terrorism' and have identified the suspect as a US citizen.
Queer people fighting back on New Year’s made San Francisco the gay capital of America
New Year’s is a time to party, but it’s also a time for making important changes. On New Year’s Day 1965, the queer community threw a party that would ultimately change how the world at large saw gays and lesbians.
California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?
The first major atmospheric river system is pummeling the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, supercharged by a bomb cyclone. But officials still say it's too early to determine what the rest of the winter could bring.
Biden administration outlines options for addressing Colorado River water shortages
Federal officials release a proposal outlining options for new, long-term rules for managing chronic water shortages from the overtapped Colorado River.
California just set rules that trade short-term climate gain for long-term health and safety
California regulators just voted to ignore the long-term environmental and social costs of factory-farm incentives. Our climate solutions must not come at the expense of environmental justice.
Treasury’s sanctions office hacked by Chinese government, officials say
A troubling series of breaches of U.S. firms and agencies could intensify friction between Washington and Beijing as Donald Trump takes office
Israel launches strikes on Gaza at turn of year
At least 13 people died in strikes across the Gaza Strip in the early hours of 2025, local health and civil defense officials said.
Gunman kills at least 10 in Montenegro cafe shooting
A brawl at a café in Cetinje, Montenegro, turned into a deadly mass shooting that killed at least 10 with the suspect at large Wednesday morning.
Neil Young drops out of Glastonbury music festival
Famed singer-songwriter Neil Young has dropped out of the lineup for this summer's Glastonbury music festival.
Palestinians say 17 Gaza civilians killed in New Year’s airstrikes by Israel
The new year brought more death for civilians in Gaza as Israel Defense Forces airstrikes resulted in 17 killed on Wednesday, according to Palestinian accounts.
Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking
Two children among 10 killed in Montenegro shooting – as gunman remains on the run
Two children are among 10 people killed after a gunman opened fire in western Montenegro following a bar brawl, police and a government official said.Montenegro's interior
New Orleans ‘terror attacker’ identified – as FBI hunts four people and first victim named
The suspect in the attack that killed at least 10 in New Orleans has been identified - as video apparently shows four people placing an
