‘My body carried me,’ Elizabeth Smart says. Now she’s celebrating it
Her abduction at age 14 drew international attention. After her rescue, Smart says she struggled with feeling shame around her…
California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate
One California town is in a state of emergency and 50,000 people are under an evacuation order as a malfunctioning…
Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together
At a time when hopes are dim for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, some Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs are partnering across…
Secret Service fatally shoots suspect outside White House checkpoint, bystander wounded
The suspect began shooting at posted officers, who returned fire and hit the shooter, the Secret Service said. A bystander…
15 years since a deadly tornado brought Joplin, Mo. together, kindness carries on
Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers studying human…
‘I’d wait forever, but 334 days is crazy.’ USS Ford finally comes home
The USS Ford came home to a hero's welcome. Sailors had been away from home for nearly a year, through…
40,000 people under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California
About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued…
1 person died, 36 injured after blast at New York City shipyard, officials say
One person has died after a blast Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say. They said 36 people…
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the…
TSA’s new ‘Gold+’ program looks to increase private security screening at airports
The agency calls the program an update to the Screening Partnership Program, in which 20 U.S. airports currently use private…