Parts of Midwest, South bracing for “potentially historic” rainfall into weekend in wake of tornadoes

Parts of the Midwest and South faced the possibility of torrential rains and life-threatening flash floods Friday, while many communities were still reeling from tornadoes that destroyed whole neighborhoods and killed at least seven people. Forecasters warned of catastrophic weather on the way, with round after round of heavy rains expected in the central U.S. … Read more

South Korean court removes impeached president over martial law declaration

Seoul, South Korea — South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law. The unanimous verdict capped a dramatic fall … Read more

DNA testing identifies 2 people found dead in JetBlue landing gear at Fort Lauderdale airport

After nearly three months, authorities have identified two teens whose bodies were found in the landing gear area of a JetBlue aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Jeik Aniluz Lusi, 18, and Elvis Borques Castillo, 16, were discovered during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection in January, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.  Extensive DNA testing … Read more

NIH is the largest funder of cancer research. Here’s how Trump administration cuts could impact patients.

As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, cancer patients and doctors are worried about stalls in research and medicine that could affect treatments. The NIH is the world’s leading medical research agency and largest funder of cancer research, providing about $8 billion in cancer science … Read more

Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs

Washington — Backlash to President Trump’s tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill on Thursday, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports — while putting forward a handful of possible methods to counter them. On Wednesday, the president announced a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners while … Read more

Best tax relief services, plus expert advice on navigating your choices

Tax relief companies can help negotiate your existing tax debt or build a more tolerable payment plan to get out of debt. Getty Images/iStockphoto Falling behind on tax obligations can quickly escalate into a serious situation, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wields significant collection authority. Beyond the accumulation of interest and penalties, your unresolved tax debts may trigger … Read more

Trump nominee to be D.C.’s top prosecutor touts legal work for Jan. 6 rioters in Senate questionnaire

President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., is touting his recent legal work for U.S. Capitol riot defendants in the questionnaire he submitted to the senators ahead of a confirmation vote. Trump has named Ed Martin to the unique U.S. attorney post, which oversaw the historic prosecutions of more than 1,500 defendants … Read more

2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average, researchers predict

Researchers are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, likely producing stronger and more frequent storms than a typical year but at the same time with less intensity expected than last season. The annual prediction is closely watched in Florida and other coastal states at risk when hurricane season officially starts June 1. Experts at … Read more

Severe storms in South and Midwest turn deadly

Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes. Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi as storms hit those and … Read more