More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
In 2005, Hurricane Dennis landed near the Alabama-Florida state line as a Category 3 hurricane. Far to the east, Florida’s Big Bend — where Hurricane Helene is ...
Nevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse sex abuse case but says charges can be refiled
The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing Horse, while leaving open the possibility of charges being refiled in ...
Ex-champ Golovkin takes leading role in group aiming to save boxing’s Olympic status
Former world champion Gennady Golovkin is taking a leading role in World Boxing, the group aiming to keep the sport on the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles ...
UNLV’s starting QB says he will no longer play over ‘representations’ that `were not upheld’
The starting quarterback for undefeated UNLV announced on social media Tuesday that he will not play in any more games this season. Matthew Sluka said he will instead use his ...
Belgium’s appalling abuse legacy clouds pope’s trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations
Fresh off a four-nation tour of Asia, where he saw record-setting crowds and vibrant church communities, Pope Francis travels to Belgium this week as the once-staunchly ...
Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series
Michael Harris II had three more hits, including a solo home run and an RBI double, and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach shut down the New York Mets again as the Atlanta Braves cruised ...
Congress moving swiftly to fund government and avert shutdown before heading home to campaign
Congress is expected Wednesday to give swift approval to a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday, avoiding ...
HIGHLIGHTS: RockHounds one win away from Texas League Championship Title
The Midland RockHounds defeated the Arkansas Travelers in game one of the Texas League Championship Series with a score of 10 ...
Trump allies make another push to change Nebraska’s Electoral College law
A top Donald Trump ally is pressuring Nebraska Republicans to award all of their state’s Electoral College votes to the statewide winner, a late-stage rule change that could potentially help ...
US not responsible for surge of violence in Sinaloa, American ambassador tells Mexico
U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar rejected accusations by Mexico’s president that the U.S. was partly responsible for a surge in cartel warfare in northern Sinaloa over the ...
Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you
If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, ...
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but not a single one will be on the ballot in Saturday’s presidential election. The island nation of more than 22 ...