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The fire covered more than 100 miles in a single day. Combined with four other simultaneous blazes, over 876,000 acres have burned across the western Nebraska Panhandle and Sand Hills.
WatchBack-to-back Kona Low storms dropped up to 46 inches of rain in five days on Maui, forced 236 rescues on Oahu, and set a Honolulu single-day rainfall record that stood since 1951.
Republicans revolted over a Senate measure and passed their own bill, dimming chances for quick end to crisis crippling airports nationwide.
President has issued wild ultimatums while privately expressing deep frustration that his war of choice is not having desired effects.
Republicans revolted over a Senate measure and passed their own version, prolonging the shutdown that has crippled airport operations nationwide.
The combined missile and drone attack represents one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses since the monthlong war with Iran began.
The settlement, the fourth by a major bank over Epstein ties, centers on allegations the bank ignored suspicious transactions including $170 million in payments from billionaire Leon Black.
The golf legend refused a urine test after a breathalyzer showed no alcohol — investigators believe medication may have caused impairment in the Thursday afternoon crash.
WatchAlexander Heifler, 26, was taken into custody in Hoboken as he assembled incendiary devices to attack the residence of Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of Within Our Lifetime.
President directs Homeland Security Department to compensate thousands of unpaid airport security officers as travel delays mount nationwide during partial government shutdown.
Several Republican law enforcement officials express concerns about aggressive enforcement measures championed by the governor, exposing cracks in what appeared to be unified GOP support for immigration enforcement.
Speaker Johnson rejected the Senate's partial DHS deal and moved to a procedural vote on a full-agency, two-month funding bill that includes ICE, CBP, and a voter ID requirement Senate Democrats have vowed to block.
WatchSpeaker Mike Johnson proposed a 60-day stopgap to fund ICE and border patrol — a plan Senate Democrats declared dead on arrival — as TSA call-outs hit a record 11.83% and 510 officers have quit.
In her first interview since Nancy Guthrie vanished 54 days ago, the NBC Today co-anchor said two cryptocurrency ransom demands are genuine and that her mother was targeted because of her celebrity.
The 30-stock index fell more than 10% from its recent high Friday, with oil above $108 and consumer confidence at a three-year low stoking fears of an inflation-driven recession.
Wall Street suffers its sharpest decline in years as Iran war energy fears and Strait of Hormuz disruptions send S&P 500 to a seven-month low.
WatchSenators approved funding for TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard at 2:20 a.m. by voice vote, but excluded ICE and border patrol; the bill now heads to the House for final passage.
Gulf authorities crack down on social media posts showing military strikes, citing security risks while experts see efforts to protect their image as regional safe havens.
The new DHS chief vows a different approach to immigration enforcement, but questions remain about how much change is realistic given existing agency structure.
WatchElements of the Army's elite paratroop division have received deployment orders as the White House considers a massive escalation that could bring U.S. ground forces in the region to over 60,000.
Justice Department demands admissions data from Stanford, Ohio State and UC San Diego, expanding higher education civil rights pressure campaign.
President announces emergency order to pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Department of Homeland Security funding talks falter and airport lines grow.
Fourth consecutive increase since Middle East conflict began as war effects ripple through U.S. financial markets and housing sector.
Steve Witkoff announces agreement to raze Pakistan-owned Manhattan property as country joins Iranian negotiations through Board of Peace framework.
Higher energy prices and uncertainty from Middle East conflict expected to boost inflation and weigh on economic growth, according to new forecast.
Alireza Tangsiri, key player in Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeted in Thursday morning strike while Iran remains silent on the attack.
Republicans and Democrats warn the moves benefit U.S. adversaries despite administration claims about oil market stability.
The job cuts come as Meta continues pivoting to artificial intelligence, drawing criticism over executive compensation timing.
The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as military reinforcements continue flowing to the region amid ongoing conflict.
FBI investigation reveals resurgence of online hate group 'the Base' despite previous law enforcement efforts to dismantle the organization.