Retailers and businesses have been investing heavily in drone-delivery systems, which they hope will be faster and cheaper than using trucks.
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Officials will pay people to use less water from Colorado River Basin in new agreement
Officials have struck a deal to pay water users in California, Arizona and Nevada to use less water from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
In court hearing, judge enters not guilty plea for Bryan Kohberger, suspect in Idaho murders
Kohberger remains jailed without bond, and prosecutors have not revealed a motive for the November stabbing attack that killed four Idaho students.
Two construction workers missing after massive North Carolina apartment building fire
A Charlotte TV station reported a woman said she watched her son’s death via a Facebook Live broadcast because he couldn’t escape.
Grand jury indicts Bryan Kohberger in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students
A Ph.D. criminology student accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury. Arraignment is Monday.
Snow fills Colorado mountains. Crews are throwing explosives at it.
By setting off avalanches while the road remained closed for the winter, workers hoped to prevent unexpected slides later that could trap drivers.
Jordan Neely NYC subway chokehold death sparks outcry: ‘We’ve got a deep problem’
Jordan Neely’s death on Monday renewed ongoing conflicts about access to mental health and what some experts warn is an increase in vigilante justice.
Gas leaf blowers and lawn mowers are shockingly bad for the planet. Bans are beginning to spread.
The bans typically apply to new equipment and are popping up from Vermont to California. Proponents say it’s good for the climate, health and noise.
Water levels are going up in the West’s massive reservoirs. Has the water crisis been averted?
Experts say the boost won’t solve or even significantly delay the West’s water crisis that has drained Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
Maine mass shooting suspect charged with killing parents and friends in violent rampage
The shooter, Joseph Eaton, faces four murder charges, with more charges pending, and among those dead are his parents and their friends.