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The risk of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion in California has been eliminated, officials say
There's less of a risk that a damaged chemical tank in Southern California could explode after a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the hazardous chemical inside More »
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Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House More »
Bystander in serious condition after fatal shooting near White House checkpoint
The bystander who was struck by gunfire after a man fired on a checkpoint outside the White House and was fatally shot by U.S. Secret Service officers remains in serious condition More »
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
Among the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors is Freeman Johnson, who is considered the oldest among them More »
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
The Scripps National Spelling Bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week More »
How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors' psychiatric records
Frustrated family members and others have been pushing for law changes in New York and other states that would allow the release of mental health records of long-dead ancestors More »
In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day
The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg More »
Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend
Studio estimates on Sunday say “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has made $82 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend More »
Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters
Investigators are combing through a New York City shipyard trying to find the cause of a fire and explosion that killed one person and injured more than 30 firefighters and medical personnel More »
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights More »
