Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

FEMA approves aid as Texas Panhandle wildfires grow past 30,000 acres

Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle two large wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, which have now burned more than 30,000 acres as of Thursday evening. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 19 latest updates

Thursday marks the 19th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.

APD looking for 2 men who burglarized jogger's car, used stolen credit cards

The Austin Police Department is looking for two men they say burglarized a jogger's vehicle and used their stolen credit cards just before last Christmas.

Sheriff defends Nancy Guthrie investigation amid mounting criticism

The sheriff leading a team of hundreds of investigators in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is responding to mounting criticism over the handling of the case on Thursday.

America 250: National America’s Startup competition seeks collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs

When it comes to innovation, many successful American companies got their start in garages. Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are examples of taking bold ideas and turning them into a successful business and driving America’s economy. Collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs who have an idea have an opportunity to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup competition.

Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.

Joly’s Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over labeling error posing deadly poisoning risk

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Joly’s 80% Vinegar sold on Amazon due to the lack of required warning labels and first-aid treatment instructions that poses a deadly risk of poisoning.

Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

Rising rap star Lil Poppa dies days after releasing new single

Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.

San Marcos decides against data center proposal
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San Marcos leaders have rejected plans to build a new data center in the city after a lengthy city council meeting.