Freight train carrying gasoline, propane derails near Arizona-New Mexico line amid aftermath of severe weather

A freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line prompting an immediately shutdown of the busy interstate.

$15 toll to enter busiest part of Manhattan will take effect June 30

New York will begin levying a $15 toll on most drivers entering Manhattan's bustling central business district on June 30, according to transit officials.

Michigan man caught after attempting to flee US to Hong Kong after fatal building explosion, fire: police

Noor Noel Kestou, 31, attempted to flee the U.S. after the fatal explosion at his vape and smoke business, Goo Smoke Shop/Select Distributors, on March 4.

WATCH: Tornadoes tear across America's heartland, leaving catastrophic destruction in multiple states

Dozens of tornadoes swept across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, impacting millions of residents and leaving a trail of destruction.

Tornado tears through suburban Omaha

A tornado touched down in suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, seriously damaging homes and shredding trees.

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya as more rain is expected through the weekend

A government spokesperson in Kenya said on Friday that at least 70 people have been killed by flooding and heavy rains in the East African country since mid-March.

10 confirmed dead after fire at Brazilian hotel, authorities say

A fire started in a small hotel in Porto Alegre, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 people. The hotel was known to provide affordable housing.

Meet the American who invented the gas-powered tractor, entrepreneur John Froelich, helped feed the world

John Froelich, the oldest son of German immigrants, was born in Iowa in 1849. The grain mill operator tinkered away on a gasoline traction, the tractor, that changed global agriculture.

Officials knew Manhattan Project chemicals disposed improperly at Missouri sites, documents reveal

Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.

WATCH: Massive fire breaks out on historic Southern California pier

A fire was raging at the end of the historic Oceanside Pier in San Diego's North County Thursday afternoon with flames visible for miles.

155 dead in Tanzania amid El Niño-induced flooding

155 people have been reported dead and over 200,000 otherwise affected by widespread flooding in Tanzania following weeks' worth of heavy rain.

Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon

Nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania were buried Thursday in a solemn ceremony in the Brazilian city of Belem; fishermen found the boat carrying the bodies on April 13 in Brazil.

3 adults, pregnant teen dead after PA police chase ends in fiery crash

A fiery car crash in suburban Philadelphia left 20-year-old driver Isaiah Miller and three others dead following a Wednesday afternoon police pursuit.

Pilot reported that plane carrying fuel caught on fire before fatal Alaska crash

A C54D-DC airplane caught fire and crashed, killing both people on board, on its way to deliver over 3,000 gallons of fuel to a remote Alaska Native village.

More than 100 inmates escape from Nigerian prison after heavy rains damage facility

Heavy rains destroyed parts of a prison near Abuja, Nigeria, leading to the escape of over 100 inmates. The downpour damaged the facility's perimeter fence.

6 dead, 20 injured after explosion causes restaurant and hotel fire in eastern India

A fire tore through a restaurant and hotel complex on Thursday in eastern India, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said.

More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to expand payments to those exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals in states, including Alaska, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Russia sinks space nuke ban at UN amid rumors of Putin's orbital weapon

The White House in February claimed that it had intelligence suggesting Russia was developing a space-based weapon that would destroy satellites and cause untold chaos.

The House is practically functioning as a parliament, with Mike Johnson as its 'prime minister'

While the U.S. doesn't have a parliamentary system, America has been functioning with a coalition government, with Mike Johnson acting as the "prime minister."

IAEA experts review treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

Experts from the United Nations nuclear agency have inspected the treated radioactive wastewater that has been discharged into the Pacific from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.

EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say

European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.

Greek skies turn orange as dust clouds roll in from Sahara Desert

Skies over Greece's capital, Athens, turned an orange hue Tuesday as strong winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert across the Mediterranean Sea.

Alaska law enforcement responds to World War II-era plane crash with 2 people on board

A World War II-era plane crashed along a river near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon shortly after taking off from the international airport, local authorities said.

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.

New Hampshire set to receive $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls following major flooding

After being hit with a major storm and damaging floods this past January, New Hampshire will be getting a $20 million federal grant to reconstruct eroded coastal seawalls to prevent future flooding.

Malaysian helicopters collide in military training exercise, killing all 10 crew

The Malaysian navy’s 90th anniversary celebration has been canceled after 10 officers died when two helicopters collided and crashed while rehearsing for the event.

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

North Korea runs simulation nuclear counterstrike against foreign enemies

The North Korean military debuted its "nuclear trigger" system on Monday near Pyongyang, activating a simulated nuclear counterstrike launch against foreign enemies.

Congress should help Maryland rebuild the Key Bridge

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Maryland rallied. But to fully address this national crisis, we need bipartisan help from the U.S. Congress.

Michigan police identify kids killed after suspected drunk driver plowed into boat club during birthday party

Monroe County officials have identified the names and conditions of nine people seriously injured by a suspected drunk driver on Saturday, plus the names of the kids who were killed.

Thousands in central Russia plagued by flooding as rivers start to recede

Flooding remains widespread in central Russia as water levels of some overflowing rivers have started to decrease; 5,000 properties are flooded in Russia's Kurgan region.

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

Building starts on high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles area

Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is scheduled to occur on Monday, officials said.

Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

Good Samaritans pull driver from car engulfed in flames after crash on I-94 in Minnesota

A driver trapped inside a burning car that caught fire after crashing into a light pole on I-94 near St. Paul, Minnesota, was rescued by good Samaritans.

Tram accident at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles leaves at least 15 injured

Multiple people are injured after a Universal CityWalk tram in Los Angeles, California, crashed Saturday night, according to the fire department.

Two children dead, multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting kids' birthday party

Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport. Two children were confirmed dead.

Two children dead, multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting kids' birthday party

Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport. Two children were confirmed dead.

Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast earlier this month but what are the odds of a more powerful quake rocking the East Coast? And if it does, are we prepared?

Multiple injured after car slams into Michigan boat club hosting children's birthday party

Multiple people were injured at a child's birthday party after a drunk driver crashed their car into Swan Boat Club in Newport, authorities say.

Man who set himself on fire near NYC courthouse holding Trump trial pronounced dead

The Florida man who set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Trump's criminal trial was being held has died.

Connecticut housefire kills 3, including baby; foul play suspected

Police are investigating the cause of a Wallingford, Connecticut, housefire that left three people dead, including an eight-month-old baby.

1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

A man identified as 67-year-old Bruce Elder was reported dead Friday after a fire under an Atlantic City, New Jersey, pier near a homeless encampment.

Investigation launched into cause of school bus fire on NJ's Garden State Parkway

Authorities are investigating what caused a large school bus fire to erupt on the Garden State Parkway in Cape May County, New Jersey, while 10 students were aboard.

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.

Fire in truck carrying lithium ion batteries triggers 3-hour evacuation in Ohio

Part of Columbus, Ohio, was evacuated for several hours Thursday after a fire aboard a truck carrying lithium ion batteries posed a dangerous situation.

Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour

Meteorologists have said that while cloud seeding may bring rain, it doesn't typically cause pouring rain or flooding like the recent deluge that drenched the United Arab Emirates.

Driver dead after fiery crash into Chicago-area toll plaza

A motorist was killed Thursday after plowing into the Barrington Road Toll Plaza on a Cook County stretch of Interstate 90, according to police.

An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck central Turkey in the town of Sulusaray, damaging some buildings; there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.

Students, driver escape moments before NJ school bus bursts into flames on highway

A bus driver and all 10 students aboard a school bus that burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey escaped the fire without injuries.

Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century

Key takeaways from the reports on the 2023 Hawaii wildfires show that communication broke down, escape routes became blocked, and the fire departments were stretched too thin.

Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty

Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.

This crazy 2-in-1 electric vehicle comes equipped with 2-seat aircraft hidden inside

The Land Aircraft Carrier combines an all-terrain, six-wheeled vehicle with a two-seat aircraft, which features electric vertical takeoff and landing.

Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season

Heading into this year's growing season, hundreds of farms in Vermont are still recovering from last year's catastrophic flooding; fundraising campaign Dig Deep Vermont is giving out grants to farms.

A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday attempted to dry out after Dubai International Airport was flooded out and flights were disrupted; this follows the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country.

Judges orders Pennsylvania agency to produce inspection records related to chocolate plant blast

As part of a probe into last year's fatal explosion at a chocolate factory, a federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania utility regulators must give inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board.

11,000 ordered to evacuate as volcanic eruptions, tsunami warnings rock Indonesian island

Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert on Wednesday following eruptions at Ruang mountain, and ordered the evacuation of over 11,000 people.

Maine boy, 11, dies in ATV crash on neighbor's property

An 11-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon when he crashed an all-terrain vehicle on a neighbor's property in Sangerville, Maine, wardens reported.

Meat pie, spiders and a toupee: Uber dishes on weird things left behind in rides this year

Uber's annual Lost & Found Index reveals popular and surprising items left behind by riders. Here are some of the most unique finds reported to the rideshare company.

Toddler dies after falling from third-story hotel window in South Dakota

One-year-old Madden Hein of Lakefield, Minnesota, has died two days after falling from a third-floor window at a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hotel.

3 Pennsylvania construction workers dead after being hit by truck on I-83

Three construction workers were killed early Wednesday on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania after being hit by a truck while doing sealing work.

Brave Pennsylvania hero pulls neighbors from burning building in Minersville: video

A brave Pennsylvania man rushed to his neighbors' rescue and climbed a burning building to pull a resident out of an attic window during a three-alarm fire in Minersville.

Maui Fire Department releases report explaining unique challenges of the historic wildfires

Maui's fire department its assessment of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, to be followed by another shortly. The report details what occurred during the August 2023 blaze.

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador's main cities began to ration electricity on Tuesday as a drought is depleting reservoirs and limiting output at hydroelectric plants that produce a majority of the country's power.

Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa

In parts of the middle U.S. on Tuesday, strong storms caused damage and spawned tornadoes in Iowa and Kansas; one tornado left two people injured when their RV flipped over.

Boat containing decomposing bodies of 9 African migrants washes up in Brazil

A boat containing the bodies of nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania was found adrift Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil's coast.

1 critical after bus station gunfight in Flint, Michigan

An exchange of gunfire Tuesday morning between two men getting off a bus in downtown Flint, Michigan, left one of them in critical condition and a woman wounded.

8 family members dead after makeshift boat sinks in Mozambique

At least eight people from the same family have been reported dead after their homemade boat sank on a tributary of the Zambezi river in Mozambique.

Iconic spire atop 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Denmark collapses in fire

Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange caught fire, bringing down its well-known spire. Many valuables from within were saved when pedestrians stopped to lend a hand.

Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway to lay out defense in Montana asbestos deaths lawsuit

Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway is being sued for allegedly polluting a Montana town with asbestos, resulting in the deaths of at least two people from mesothelioma.

Pilot and dog swim to shore in California after small plane crashes off coast, authorities say

A pilot and his dog survived a small plane crash into the ocean off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Sunday evening, authorities said.

Baltimore Bridge collapse: Salvage crews race against clock after fourth body found, FBI launches probe

Crews are using the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to haul sections of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge out of the Baltimore harbor in a race against the clock.

Maui fire after-action report to identify strengths, weaknesses in response to deadly Hawaii wildfires

After the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in over a century killed 101 people in Hawaii, the Maui Fire Department is expected to release a report analyzing their response.

Bodies of 3-year-old girl and her mother recovered after deadly Indonesia landslide

Emergency crews recovered the bodies of a 3-year-old girl and her mother on Tuesday, who were both victims of a deadly landslide over the weekend.

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk

Ukraine and Russia traded blame for the attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant before the United Nations Security Council on Monday; attacks put the world 'close to a nuclear accident.'

Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists

Carlos Fernando Galán, the mayor of Bogotá in Colombia, has announced that homes will have to pay additional fees for using more than 22 cubic meters of water per month; the move comes amid a drought.

Authorities recover fourth body from Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore

The Key Bridge Response Unified Command announced on Monday that its teams have found the body of a fourth victim of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

As fire engulfs roof of house, brave 6-year-old rushes in to awaken mom and siblings

A young girl in the U.K. is being hailed a hero after she rushed into her own burning house to alert her mom and two younger siblings to the blaze; they'd been napping on the sofa.

What to know about the storm system barreling across Middle America this week

A storm system stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore is expected to leave tens of millions of Americans in the path of hail, flash flooding, and tornado warnings this week.

Man takes fatal 6-story plunge while trying to flee South Carolina hotel shooting

A man died Sunday after falling nearly six stories as he tried to flee from gunfire at Hotel Blue in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to police.

Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren whose bus was overtaken

At least 17 people were killed after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Oman, authorities said on Monday; a group of school children were among those who died.

36 confirmed dead in Pakistan after lightning strikes, heavy rains

Severe weather has led to at least 36 deaths in Pakistan over three days. Other casualties were reported in Islamabad, Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse: source

Agents boarded the Dali container ship on Monday as the FBI reportedly opened a criminal probe into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

18 confirmed dead after landslides hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Indonesian officials say a search and rescue team has found 18 people killed by Saturday's landslides on Sulawesi island and are still looking for two missing.

How AI is paving the way to smoother streets using autonomous robots

The Autonomous Road Repair System from tech firm Robotiz3d uses artificial intelligence technology to locate potholes and promptly seal them.

California's green agenda is targeting every mode of transportation, despite wide opposition

California is rapidly advancing regulations targeting the transportation sector and designed to greatly reduce emissions as part of the state's green agenda.

Honolulu tourist shuttle collides into group of pedestrians at cruise pier, 1 dead

One person died and multiple people were injured when a shuttle bus collided with pedestrians and concrete barriers at a Honolulu cruise ship terminal.

Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded

A cable car pod in Turkey hit a pole and burst open on Friday, leaving one person dead and seven injured; others were left stranded as the entire cable car system came to a halt.

Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.

8 wild buffaloes electrocuted by low-lying power lines in Kenya

Eight wild buffaloes were electrocuted after walking into low-lying power lines at the Lake Nakuru National Park in western Kenya, authorities reported Friday.

At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

At least 13 people have been reported dead and some 15,000 displaced after heavy rains induced devastating floods across Kenya amidst this year's wet season.

Heavy rains, flash flooding trigger evacuations in Pittsburgh metro

Flash flooding in western Pennsylvania, where almost three inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon, has triggered multiple evacuations and rescues, but no known injuries.

Wisconsin teen sentenced after triggering bonfire explosion that injured 17

Wisconsin 18-year old, Sam Armstrong, who caused an explosion at a backyard bonfire that burned at least 17 people, was sentenced to a year in jail and five years of probation.

California college engineering student dies at Big Sur waterfall in tragic accident: 'Passion for adventure'

A student at California Polytechnic State University died in an accident during a trip to Big Sur on the coast of California over the weekend.

3 Dutch skiers killed in Austrian Alps avalanche

Three Dutch skiers were killed in a Thursday avalanche near the Austrian ski resort of Soelden, according to authorities. A fourth was rescued and hospitalized.

Suspect in Bernie Sanders office fire has troubling legal past: prosecutors

Shant Michael Soghomonian, who is suspected of deliberately starting a fire outside Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' office, reportedly has a long history of police encounters.

Almost 12,000 houses flooded along Russia's Kazakh border

Some 11,972 homes were flooded out in Russia's Orenburg Oblast following a dam rupture last week, according to regional governor Denis Pasler.

2 inmates dead, 5 hurt after work-release van crashes in Alabama

Two inmates at the Alex City Community Based Facility in Alexander City, Alabama, were reportedly killed in a van crash while returning from their work-release jobs.

Water pouring out of rural Utah dam through 60-foot crack, putting nearby town at risk

State officials are seeking to rapidly repair a 60-foot crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam in southwest Utah as law enforcement remains prepared to evacuate in case of a disaster.

Fireball lights up New Jersey sky days after eclipse and earthquake

The New Jersey night sky was lit up early Wednesday when an apparent meteor or falling star was captured dropping from above.

Horse running wild on train platform caught on video

A strange video has captured a horse running around on a train platform in a suburb of Sydney, Australia, as a train rolled into the station.

15 emergency preparedness supplies everyone should consider getting

Everyone should be prepared for natural disasters, particularly those in states that see them more frequently. These emergency supplies can help.

New sonar images reveal Baltimore bridge's sunken remains

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released new sonar photos taken by the Navy that show the sunken remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Senate strikes down Biden administration's climate regulations targeting car emissions

The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution Wednesday to strike down President Biden's regulatory effort to crack down on carbon emissions generated from vehicles on the highway.

NJ Transit board approves 15% fare hike, effective July 1

New Jersey Transit's board of directors on Wednesday unanimously approved a 15% fare increase for its buses and trains, set to take effect July 1.

7 children injured, 1 seriously, in West Virginia school bus crash

Seven reportedly elementary-age children were injured Wednesday morning in a West Virginia school bus crash. One of the students was seriously injured and will require surgery.

Guatemala's president issues natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires rage on

Guatemala’s president Bernardo Arévalo has issued a natural disaster declaration as 44 forest fires burn across the country; claims 80% of blazes were set by humans.

Morocco's earthquake killed thousands. But survivors marking Ramadan say it didn't shake their faith

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands in Morocco's Atlas Mountains in September has not stopped some residents from honoring their traditions during Islam's holy month of Ramadan.

GOP-led county neighboring NYC to deputize private citizens; Dems blast 'militia initiative'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plan to deputize citizens for emergencies has stoked Democrats' ire, but he calls it a necessary preparedness measure.

At least 3 dead, 5 injured in Italian dam explosion

At least three people died, five others were injured and four remain missing following an underground explosion Tuesday at the Bergi hydroelectric plant in northern Italy.

Maryland governor to discuss rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge with Congress

As efforts to repair the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are underway, MD Gov. Wes Moore said he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for reconstruction.

Owner of NYC home that went up in flames says he can't get rid of squatters who 'have more rights' than him

A New York City man whose home he purchased for $1.1 million in 2017 says he cannot get rid of squatters, even after the home went up in flames late last year.

Maryland lawmakers approve bill to support port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse

Maryland's legislature approved a bill on Monday to support employees at the Port of Baltimore affected by last month's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

West Virginia had a whopping 5 tornadoes last week, more than double the yearly average

A fifth tornado touched down in West Virginia during severe storms last week, the National Weather Service confirmed on Monday; the state recorded an average of 2 tornados a year from 1993 to 2022.

See what the home you grew up in looks like now and other Maps tricks

Tech expert Kim Komando explains how to use Google Maps tricks like looking at your childhood home, planning trip times, and virtually visiting buildings and shipwrecks

Death toll in Mozambique ferry disaster climbs to 98

98 people have been confirmed dead in the Sunday sinking of an overcrowded ferry off the coast of Mozambique. An estimated 130 people were aboard the vessel.