Iran Puts 5 Iranian-American Prisoners Under House Arrest

Iran has moved five Iranian-American prisoners to house arrest, according to a lawyer. Tehran has not immediately acknowledged the move.

2 Hospitalized In Listeria Outbreak Tied To Ice Cream In 19 States, DC

The Soft Serve On The Go Cups of ice cream recalled due to listeria concerns were sold at convenience stores, according to an FDA notice.

Photos Show Devastation In Maui: Thousands Flee As Fire Rages

Residents and tourists race to get off the island of Maui as a fire blazes, wrecking a historic town and killing at least 36 people.

Paper Exams, Chatbot Bans: Colleges 'ChatGPT-Proof' Assignments

Educators are rethinking how they'll teach courses this fall from Writing 101 to computer science.

At Least 36 Dead On Maui As Fires Burn Through Hawaii

Thousands of Hawaii residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island.

AC Too Costly For Millions In Record Heat; Aid Reaches Only A Fraction

Nearly 30 million American households struggle to pay their energy bills and qualify for the subsidy, but less than 3 percent receive it.

Hip-Hop Turns 50; Reinvents Itself As Its Popularity Spreads Worldwide

In the five decades since hip-hop emerged, it has spread around the country and the world. And at each step there's been a reinvention.

​Ohio Vote Shows Enduring Power Of Abortion Rights At The Ballot Box

Rejection of a measure that would've made it tougher to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution could pave Democrats'path in 2024.

Utah Man Suspected Of Threatening Biden Fatally Shot By FBI

The FBI was serving a warrant at the man's home in Provo just hours before President Joe Biden was expected to land in the state.

3 Cape Cods Built To Survive Harsh New England Winters: How Much House

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: When To Watch For Fireballs

The Perseids are known for swift, bright meteors that frequently leave behind long “wakes” of light and color, and also for fireballs.

At Least 6 Dead In Wildfires That Devastated Maui

A wildfire tore through the heart of Maui on Wednesday with alarming speed and ferocity, destroying dozens of homes and businesses.

Beef Sold At Aldi Stores May Contain Plastic, Federal Regulators Warn

Federal regulators are warning that raw beef sold at select Aldi stores nationwide may contain plastic.

10 Cyber Safety Tips Every Parent Needs To Know

Learning how to help keep your kids safe from cyber danger is crucial in this digital age.

Help Patch Recognize Outstanding Community Leaders Across The Country

Community leaders are found in service and nonprofit groups, elected and appointed positions, and anywhere good things are happening.

Help Patch Shout Out Teachers Who Are Earning An ‘A’

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight.

Be Your Own Best Friend

​Your attitude toward yourself affects the quality of your daily life. You have the power to be either your best friend or worst enemy.

Mega Millions Players Spurned Again As Jackpot Climbs To $1.55 Billion

No one matched all six numbers and won Friday's estimated $1.35 billion jackpot.

Digging Out Of An Unforgiving Hole; ‘An Army Of Hundreds’: Good News

“Becoming Ms. Burton” award-winning author’s story inspires inmates; why these endangered sea turtles have a much easier time recovering.

U.S. Employers Add 187,000 Jobs In June; Jobless Rate Dips To 3.5%

Economists are increasingly confident that inflation fighters at the Fed can pull off a rare "soft landing'' without triggering a recession.

​Hunter Biden Associate Gives New Insight Into Their Business Dealings

House Republicans have released the transcript of testimony by Hunter Biden's former business associate on their overseas business dealings.

Brutal Summer Is a Climate Wake-Up Call In Large Swaths Of The U.S

Acknowledgment that human-caused climate change contributes to extreme weather has been gaining traction for a few years among Americans.

‘Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day’ Is Around The Corner

Why do people who normally don’t lock their car doors do so in August as if precious life itself depended on it? If you know, you know.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Cases Ticking Up Again; Should You Worry?

Hospitalizations were up 12 percent nationwide, pointing to a summer COVID-19 spike, CDC data shows. Importantly, numbers were already low.

Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Charges He Tried To Overturn 2020 Election

The 2024 GOP presidential primary frontrunner answered charges accusing him of a brazen attempt to block the 2020 election certification.

Alabama Research Scientist To Succeed Fauci In Infectious Disease Post

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo's research has focused on sexually transmitted diseases and the prevention of HIV infection.

Prepare To Switch Off Incandescent Bulbs For Good Under New Rules

The Energy Department rules on incandescent lightbulbs have been whipsawed in the political process for years but kicked in this week.

​Burnout, Low Pay And Politics Are Behind Soaring Teacher Turnover

A disproportionately high number of Black and Hispanic teachers are leaving the profession.

Should Trump Go To Jail? 2024 Election Could Be A Referendum On That

The deeply personal stakes for Trump add to what is already an election unlike any other in modern history.

U.S. Government's Debt Has Been Downgraded: What You Need To Know

Fitch Ratings cited the federal government's rising debt burden and the political difficulties in addressing spending and tax policies.

What Less Than $1M Will Buy In 3 Hipster Neighborhoods: How Much House

Check out these condominium units in Harlem in New York City, Wicker Park in Chicago and Georgetown in Washington, D.C.

​Mega Millions Soars To $1.35B; May Climb Higher Before Friday Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot, which hasn’t been won since April, stands at $1.35 billion — the fourth-largest prize in the history of the game.

Pence Fought Subpoena, Is Now A Key Figure In Former Boss's Indictment

Some critics fault Pence as being complicit in Trump's most controversial actions and for standing by his side for so many years.

How The Trump Fake Electors Scheme Became A 'Corrupt Plan': Indictment

When Trump could not persuade state officials to swing the election, he and GOP allies hatched a "fake electors" scheme, prosecutors allege.

Winter Forecast For 2023-24: How Snowy And How Cold Will It Be?

With the arrival of an El Niño climate cycle, meteorological winter will start out snowy, the Farmers’ Almanac said in an extended forecast.

DOJ Charges Trump In Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election

The indictment is the third criminal case brought against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024.

August Is National Water Quality Month: 5 Things You Need To Know

“Forever chemicals,” climate change and Supreme Court limits on EPA regulatory power could affect the water coming out of Americans’ taps.

Record Heat Illuminates Plight Of Poorest Americans Without AC

Air conditioning, once a luxury, is a matter of survival as climate change fans hotter, longer heat waves and record-breaking temperatures.

​Yellow Shutting Down, Headed For Bankruptcy, Teamsters Union Says

The bankruptcy reports bring renewed attention to Yellow's negotiations with the Teamsters, a $700 million pandemic loan and other debts.

Do You Believe In Angels? About 7 In 10 U.S. Adults Do, Poll Shows

Americans' belief in angels is about on par with belief in heaven and the power of prayer, but bested by belief in God or a higher power.