While Hurricane Larry should miss the U.S., forecasters say, much of the East Coast could feel its wrath by midweek with ‘life-threatening surf.’
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
Smoke fills the sky over Lake Tahoe as crews fight to keep Caldor Fire from closing in
Thousands of California firefighters battled Wednesday to halt the advance of a fierce blaze creeping perilously closer to iconic Lake Tahoe.
Forecasters keep a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Elsa as it tracks closer to Florida
Tropical storm conditions with winds over 39 mph could whip up by late Monday in South Florida as Elsa approaches, forecasters said.
‘Who we are, not what we are’: These trans and nonbinary teens hope their books will enlighten the world during Pride
In a year that has seen a blitz of anti-LGBTQ bills, these teens are thriving and inspiring. And they have written 3 new ‘A Kids Book About’ books.
‘Another horrific act of gun violence’: One dead, officer injured in high school shooting in Knoxville, Tennessee
Police officers were responding to reports of a possible armed man when a confrontation occurred at Austin-East Magnet High School, authorities said.
‘Incredible courage’: 3 who fought the military transgender ban took stands that opened eyes, shaped lives
The military transgender ban has left a trail of dreams deferred, lives in limbo. And it has put a spotlight on the grit of those who took a stand.
A full Beaver Moon and lunar eclipse are coming Monday
The last astronomical event of November will be a penumbral lunar eclipse when the moon passes through the Earth’s outer shadow.
As Transgender Awareness Week rolls out, young trans people have a powerful message: We are thriving
As Transgender Awareness Week rolls out, young trans people in 2020 say they have embraced life and see a future brimming with possibilities.
‘It’s not over’: Trump supporters flock to state capitols after Biden victory is announced
Trump supporters gathered at state capitols in Lansing, Albany and elsewhere after Joe Biden was announced the winner of the presidential election.
Tropical Storm Eta expected to intensify into the season’s 12th hurricane on Monday
Tropical Storm Eta is the 28th named storm of a historic Atlantic hurricane season, which has tied 2005 for most storms on record.