Drought, fires and deforestation battered Amazon rainforest in 2024

In 2024, the Amazon rainforest faced severe wildfires and drought, highlighting climate challenges and leading to increased focus on conservation and Indigenous rights.
Train collides with fire truck in Florida; police say 3 firefighters and several passengers hurt

A collision between a Brightline train and a fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida, has injured firefighters and passengers.
University of Georgia QB, Carson Beck declares 2025 NFL Draft

Beck’s college career was cut short due to an elbow injury
Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73

Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media.
The husband-wife legal team working on two of today's biggest criminal cases

Explore how Marc and Karen Agnifilo lead the defense for Sean Combs and Luigi Mangione in high-profile cases, showcasing their legal expertise and strategy.
Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to bird flu threat

The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with poultry farms and culling operations.
World No. 1 chess player quits championships after refusing to change out of jeans

Magnus Carlsen quits the World Rapid Chess Championship after a dress code violation, highlighting tensions with FIDE.
An inside look at how the military is planning for Trump's Inauguration

The U.S. military has played a major role in presidential inaugurations for centuries, a tradition that takes years of careful planning.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for crashed Azerbaijani plane

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.
Tired of ice skating in circles? Check out this 'ice trail'

If you are into ice skating, there’s a unique rink that’s a 13,000-square-foot ice trail wrapped around a playground.