A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, making storms capable of unleashing huge amounts of rain over land. Studies have ...

As Nigeria embarks on yet another round of constitutional review, community consultations are being held across the country. Town halls, public hearings, and stakeholder meetings are underway, with ...

A fisherman’s quick thinking helped police capture a suspect who fled into a river during a pursuit.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Riverfront Park's Fourth of July fireworks show was briefly interrupted by police activity.

Pittsburgh Public Safety said the search for a homicide suspect led to a closure of part of Washington Boulevard in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.

Congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a UMass Amherst finance student, was fatally shot in DC in what police believe was a targeted attack where he wasn't the intended victim.

A 21-year-old congressional intern was killed in D.C. shooting. Police say Eric Tarpinian-Jachym wasn't the intended target. Rep. Estes mourns UMass student's death.

How to watch fireworks in Washington DC Apart from attending at the National Mall, various spots in and around Washington D.C. serve as good viewing places for the fireworks show.

As thousands plan to be in Washington for July 4, the D.C. National Guard will assist police in securing the Independence Day celebrations.

WASHINGTON — All lanes on the DC-295 bridge over Kingman Island have reopened Wednesday night after DC Police Traffic said a tractor-trailer had crashed into the bridge.

Mayor Bowser: No known threats, DC on alert after strikes in Iran The District is also planning in anticipation of July 4.