A Wisconsin City Welcomed New Refugees. Then the Angry Billboards Went Up.
Eau Claire had a plan. But opponents, mostly from rural areas, were convinced that the newcomers would destroy their Midwestern way of life.
How Fentanyl Enters the U.S., One American Smuggler at a Time
Mexican drug cartels are turning thousands of Americans into fentanyl smugglers, sending an army of couriers who can easily cross between both countries.
Watch: Raging waters and rescues as Hurricane Helene hits Florida
Hurricane Helene is one of the biggest ever storms to hit the US Gulf Coast, with wind gust speeds of 140 mph (225 km/h). Florida’s Lee County Sheriff’s office shared…
Harris and Trump Are Neck and Neck in Michigan and Wisconsin, Polls Find
The race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has tightened in two of the Northern battlegrounds, New York Times/Siena College polls found.
Harris Leads in Race for Eastern Nebraska’s One Electoral Vote, Poll Finds
If Ms. Harris were to win the “blue wall” and lose the Sun Belt swing states, the single electoral vote in Greater Omaha could determine the winner of the presidential…
As Florida Storms Worsen, Some in Tampa Bay Wonder: Is Living There Worth It?
Residents of the booming region are confronting a new reality: Even when storms make landfall far away, their impact is being felt.
Lana Del Rey reportedly marries alligator tour guide in Louisiana
Pop star Lana Del Ray has ended weeks of speculation by reportedly marrying her alligator tour guide boyfriend, Jeremy Dufrene, in Louisiana. The couple applied for a marriage licence on…
Four Missouri healthcare workers develop symptoms after bird flu exposure
Four more Missouri healthcare workers are experiencing mild respiratory symptoms after coming in contact with a bird flu patient, health officials said Friday. A total of six healthcare workers have…
Justice Department Details Wide Pattern of Abuses by Mississippi Police Force
The police in the small city of Lexington, Miss., routinely made unjustified arrests, used excessive force and trampled on civil rights, investigators said.
Zelensky to Meet Trump Amid Fears for Continued U.S. Support for Ukraine
The gathering in New York is part of a nearly weeklong U.S. visit by the Ukrainian president in which he has made appeals to both Democrats and Republicans.