Dust storms and strong winds rage across New Mexico as transit authorities close major highways
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Dust storms, strong gusts and at least two brush fires descended on New Mexico on Tuesday, snarling highway traffic, knocking out
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Bus carrying bagpipers from St. Patrick’s Day parade crashes into truck in Pennsylvania
MOUNT COBB, Pa. (AP) — Bagpipers returning from a St. Patrick’s Day parade were taken to hospitals after their charter bus crashed into a tractor-trailer, officials said.
A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A gust of wind sweeps over bare soil, kicking up enough dirt and dust to cut visibility to nearly zero, and
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s
At least 37 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states
TYLERTOWN, Miss. (AP) — Unusually vicious and damaging weather across multiple U.S. states spawned violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires this weekend, leaving at least
Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfires
DALLAS (AP) — As Oklahomans assessed the devastation from wildfires that whipped across the state, damaging or destroying hundreds of homes, officials in both Oklahoma
Trump’s tariff wars forge rare bipartisan alliance in Kentucky as bourbon makers fear escalation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s blunt-force use of tariffs has forged a rare bipartisan alliance among Kentucky’s top leaders — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and
At least 32 dead in massive US storm after Kansas reports 8 fatalities
Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed
Tractor trailer found to have millions in meth at Texas border crossing
ROMA, Texas — A tractor trailer was found in Roma, Texas with millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine within a tractor trailer hauling bottled mineral water.
Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers
Big March storm system threatens US with tornadoes, blizzards and wildfire risk
A huge storm system crossing the U.S. threatens to unleash tornadoes Friday in the Mississippi Valley, blizzards in the northern Plains and dry, gusty conditions
Pete Buttigieg to announce he won’t seek U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, source says
SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
BRUSSELS — Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S
Canada expected to levy more than $20 billion in tariffs in response to Trump’s metal tariffs
TORONTO — Canada will announce Canadian $29.8 billion ($20.7 billion US) in retaliatory tariffs in response to the 25% steel and aluminum tariffs that U.S.
Ontario premier backs down on US electricity hikes, prompting Trump to halt doubling tariffs
TORONTO — The premier of Canada’s most populous province said Tuesday, March 11, he was suspending the 25% surcharge that Ontario imposed earlier this week on electricity
Trump doubles planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% as trade war intensifies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday, March 11, that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade
Trump DOT chief rejects inclusion of environmental justice factors in infrastructure decisions
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday rescinded Biden-era memos that he said called on state agencies to factor a “social justice and environmental agenda” into
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
NEW YORK (AP) — Firefighters in New York knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday as officials
Severe Texas storm flips an RV, killing 1 and injuring a family
ENNIS, Texas (AP) — One man died and three of his family members were injured when their RV flipped over several times at the Texas
Authorities: Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House while Trump out of town
WASHINGTON — An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House after a confrontation