Texas levee breached; residents told to ‘get out now!’

HOUSTON – Authorities in Texas confirm a levee south of Houston has been breached, as officials urge residents who had not already evacuated to leaveRead More

Trump promises federal aid to storm-ravaged Texas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has promised federal assistance to storm-ravaged parts of Texas, insisting Congress will act swiftly on a multibillion-dollar Hurricane HarveyRead More

Police: 2 woman dressed as nuns try to rob Pennsylvania bank

TANNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say two women dressed as nuns attempted to rob a bank in Pennsylvania’s Poconos. Authorities say the women walked intoRead More

Volkswagen recalls 281K cars because engines can stall

DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is recalling almost 281,000 CC and Passat sedans and wagons in the U.S. because the fuel pumps can fail and causeRead More

Delivery without drivers: Domino’s, Ford team up for test

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Forget the delivery driver. Ford and Domino’s Pizza are teaming up to see whether customers like having their pizzas deliveredRead More

Most Harvey flood victims uninsured, face big bills alone

NEW YORK (AP) — Homeowners suffering flood damage from Harvey are more likely to be on the hook for losses than victims of prior stormsRead More

Amid Harvey floods, Houston chief worries ‘how many bodies?’

HOUSTON (AP) — Crews overwhelmed by thousands of rescue calls during one of the heaviest downpours in U.S. history have had little time to searchRead More

Veterinarians treating pets caught up in Harvey

Texas A&M University has dispatched more than two dozen members of its Veterinary Emergency Team to help care for pets that have been injured, abandonedRead More

New Mexico officials: 2 dead, 4 injured in library shooting

CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — Two people were killed and four others were injured when gunfire erupted inside a public library on Monday, throwing an easternRead More

New study finds that coffee drinkers may live longer

If you can’t think about going through your day without your morning coffee, you might be on to something that’ll keep you alive and caffeinatedRead More