For a 7th year, a busy Atlantic hurricane season is expected
NOAA forecasters predict the season will include 14-21 named storms, of which six to 10 are expected to reach hurricane strength. They emphasized being prepared.
Drought in U.S. is expected to persist, and spread, through spring
Drought is likely to continue across more than half of the continental U.S. through at least June, straining water supplies and raising wildfire risk.
Trump praises Putin, putting GOP leaders in a bind
As Russia prepared to strike Ukraine, former President Donald Trump had nothing but admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
Omicron wave accounts for more U.S. deaths than delta surge
The omicron wave is breaking, but deaths have surpassed the numbers from the delta wave and are still increasing in much of the country.
Vulnerable to COVID, high-risk Americans can only watch as the U.S. moves on VIEW
As the nation seemingly moves on from the pandemic, millions with weakened immune systems from serious health challenges have to keep isolating. It's been hard.
Now in your inbox: Misinformation from politicians
Lawmakers’ statements on social media and cable news are now routinely fact-checked and scrutinized. But email — one of the most powerful communication tools available...
Despite vaccines, the U.S. has lost more lives to COVID this year than last
This was supposed to be the year vaccines brought the pandemic under control. Instead, more people in the United States have died from COVID-19 this...
There’s a bipartisan voting rights bill. Yes, really
A bipartisan elections bill is the rarest of creatures, one many Americans have never seen in the wild. The Native American Voting Rights Act is...
Taliban urge women to stay home because fighters have not been trained to respect them VIEW
A Taliban spokesman said women should stay home. Why? Because some of the militants have not yet been trained not to hurt them, he said,...