Why did Trump chicken out in Greenland row? | The Latest
The US president has backed down in the row over Greenland after threatening Europe with tariffs and the potential use of military force. After talks with the Nato secretary general,…
How big winter storms create snow, sleet and freezing rain
When big winter storms move in, they can bring nasty weather that ranges from snow to sleet and freezing rain — or maybe extreme and dangerous cold. Here’s a look…
Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s opinion as damaging political stunt
ORLANDO, Fla. — An opinion by Florida’s Republican attorney general calling into question the constitutionality of dozens of state laws which support minority contracting and promote diverse appointments ignores that…
US sanctions Costa Rican drug network, including an aesthetic salon, for trafficking cocaine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. imposed sanctions on five Costa Ricans and five Costa Rican entities for allegedly helping to transport tons of cocaine from Colombia, storing the drugs in Costa…
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
A proposed billionaire wealth tax in California is sparking debate over whether the measure, if passed, would lead to more harm than good if ultrawealthy residents in the state flee…
Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track incoming objects by tuning into their sonic…
Another 340 firms approved to bid on Golden Dome work worth up to $151B
Another 340 companies and schools have been added to the Golden Dome missile defense contract vehicle, leaving only a small handful of the original 2,400-plus applicants out of the running…
A Kentucky cathedral called ‘America’s Notre Dame’ gets a rehab, gargoyles and all
COVINGTON, Ky. — Gargoyles have watched over this small Kentucky city for more than a century from their lofty perches on a cathedral known as “America’s Notre Dame.” A new…
Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows
Data collected from 35 American cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, translating to about 922 fewer homicides last year, according to a new…
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
As national attention focuses on the growing fraud scandal in Minnesota, which federal prosecutors estimate could top $9 billion, the state’s Democratic Governor Tim Walz has announced he is dropping…
















