This is not just a bunch of scientists looking for an adrenaline rush or another "Twister" sequel. Hail is one of the nation's costliest but least-appreciated weather dangers.

In 1669, in what has been considered the volcano's worst known eruption, lava buried a swath of Catania, about 15 miles away ...

Israel says more than half of the 55 hostages remaining in Gaza are dead. Families again called for a ceasefire deal to bring ...

Gauff came out on top of a contest that was full of tension and momentum swings to claim her second major trophy after the ...

Almost 22% of U.S. residents age 5 and older spoke a language other than English at home, double the share from four decades ...

Sovereignty led off the first leg of the Triple Crown by winning the Derby in early May. The Bill Mott-trained colt also edged Journalism in that race. US economic growth expected to slow; Trump ...

Martinsville senior Rickyah Mitchell-Hairston won the VHSL Class 2 outdoor track state title in the girls 100 meter dash. Live updates throughout the day can be found here on local athletes at the ...

Credit card expenses for the government of Henry County is less than 13% of what the city of Martinsville spent on government ...

All Robert Friedrichs had to go on was a stage name printed under an archival newspaper photo of her posing with other Las Vegas showgirls.

Two Chinese researchers are accused of trying to smuggle in the fungus, which causes Fusarium head blight that can wipe out crops such as wheat, barley and maize and rice.

France's new law mirrors broader European trends. Britain, Spain and Sweden implemented significant smoking bans in public spaces. Sweden outlawed smoking in outdoor restaurant terraces, bus stops and ...

Our good may not be that great, but our bad is certainly not the worst. When you drill down the numbers, it’s all relative ...