The Firefighting to Freedom package would guarantee better benefits for prisoners fighting California wildfires.

Millions of people in the U.S. are trying to stay cool as the summer's first major heat wave continues to create dangerous conditions across the Midwest and along the East Coast.

A small but growing number of homeowners are choosing to build energy-efficient “panelized” homes that are pre-made in a factory.

PINE VALLEY, Washington County — Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday "it's a miracle" no more homes have burned in the wildfire ravaging parts of southern Utah's Pine Valley Mountains.

Vance Boelter, is now charged federally with the murders of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, both of whom survived.

At least three people are dead in Enderlin, N.D., after a tornado tore through the small city on the evening of Friday, June 20. Local authorities said about 10 homes in the area were destroyed.

Feb. 20, 2009 -- One week has made a significant difference in the lives of the four children featured in Diane Sawyer's special, "A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains." ...