40,000 people under evacuation orders after a chemical tank leak in Southern California

About 40,000 people were under evacuation orders and schools shut down Friday in Southern California after a storage tank continued to leak a hazardous chemical.
More than 1 million Georgians are hitting the road this weekend

Travelers to Coastal Georgia weigh in as AAA says more than 1.3 million Georgians to drive this Memorial Day weekend—
Explosion at Staten Island shipyard injures at least 16, including firefighters

An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people Friday afternoon, according to officials.
President Trump promotes economic record as Americans face inflation and high gas prices

President Trump highlighted tax cuts and economic growth during a New York event, as surveys show Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with the economy.
When thunderstorms may rumble over the holiday weekend in Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry

A breakdown of rain timing and possible impacts
Non-immigrant visa holders must return to their home countries to apply for green cards, USCIS says

A new rule from the Trump administration announced Friday would require most green card applicants to apply from outside the country, a change in longstanding practice.
Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

The Psyche mission, launched in October 2023, is heading for Asteroid 16 Psyche in the outer part of the main asteroid belt, but just managed a strategic flyby of Mars.
Liberty County brothers inspired by mother to compete in SkillsUSA Nationals

Two Liberty County brothers are headed to the SkillsUSA national competition after following their mother’s lead and winning gold at state.
Your summer barbecue will cost more this year. Here’s how much and why

What you put on your grill may be more expensive this year. Calculate the cost with our calculator:
Quiz: Would you pass the updated U.S. citizenship test?

To become a U.S. citizen, you now have to take a citizenship test that’s twice as long as it was before, with more than half of its questions rewritten, changed or otherwise new. Want to see if