Two people died after a tractor-trailer and SUV collided on westbound I-44 in Kirkwood early Friday; troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.

NWS warned of strong storms across Johnston, Wayne and Sampson counties Sunday, with gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning. Stay alert for changing conditions.

USL's push for promotion and relegation has New England clubs imagining pro pathways while stadiums, finances and league rules remain unresolved.

Mecklenburg County confirmed a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile; no human cases have been identified and officials urged repellents and to drain standing water.

Keith Faber suggested in May radio interviews that he’d consider cutting parts of Ohio Medicaid, including home‑care waivers, prompting sharp pushback and questions about what would be required to do so.

A magnitude-5.6 earthquake off northern Vancouver Island late July 19 sent mild shaking through Puget Sound. Officials reported no injuries and no tsunami threat.

Breezy trade winds keep Honolulu near 85°F with isolated showers. A long‑period south swell may push surf to advisory levels Monday night into Wednesday.

Flash-flood warnings covered parts of Middle Tennessee Sunday night; officials warned that rising creeks and flooded streets could make travel dangerous.

A Winter Haven site‑work contractor filed for Chapter 7 liquidation, listing more than $10M in subcontractor claims and roughly $5.8M in short‑term financing.

Capital One is moving Discover card accounts onto its platform; some customers could switch as soon as July 27. Expect most terms to stay the same, but update autopay and saved cards.

PennDOT reports nearly 430 work‑zone breaches statewide and says 16 workers were injured; the agency is urging motorists to slow down and obey posted limits.

L.A. County Fire raised a second alarm Sunday night at a residential blaze on Ramona Boulevard; crews were operating in offensive mode, officials said.

A brief Douglas County basement standoff ended peacefully after S.E.R.T. used a chemical agent to remove a man armed with a hammer; family members were unharmed.