Families from Virginia to Germany describe small rituals and 'go binders' as deployments stretch and the USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Crete for repairs.

A Brownsville family remembered Jonathan Pender after he died of hypothermia during New York City's late‑January cold snap; the case has renewed scrutiny of the city's outreach.

Queen Latifah headlined the Florida AIDS Walk & Music Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach, and organizers say the event drew thousands and raised nearly $3 million for local HIV/AIDS services.

The 137‑foot schooner Bill of Rights was ordered out of its Chula Vista slip by May 5, jeopardizing a long‑running youth sail‑training program. Community volunteers are mounting a campaign to keep the ship in port.

More than 140 recruits completed CAL FIRE AEU’s academy in Sutter Creek; many will head to Ponderosa and McClellan to staff local stations.

A giant pothole damaged several cars on the Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge as volunteers kicked off spring planting at Nice Roots Farm. Also: Robert Mueller has died and satellite images show damage at Natanz.

A Disability Rights Florida report ties at least six preventable deaths to missed safety checks, falsified logs and oversight gaps at state psychiatric hospitals.

San Antonio approved up to $2 million to design the Northeast Side’s first community center and park at Eisenhauer and Midcrown, paired with plans for 80 affordable senior units.

Falafel Salam says online criticism tied to the owner’s Israeli background has intensified, prompting a public statement and neighborhood support. Staff say incidents have been isolated so far.

When the Eagles Park Publix closed on March 7, it left more than 2,000 nearby seniors without their closest supermarket while the chain opens a larger store across town.

A Minnesota biotech founder has pledged $16 million to help Minneapolis renters after the ICE surge, directing funds through his foundation and neighborhood partners.

After state crews painted over the Pulse rainbow crosswalk, Se7enBites owner Trina Gregory opened 49 parking spots to artists as a lasting protest and memorial. The privately painted stalls are meant to be permanent.

The Reserve Grand Champion steer at RodeoHouston sold for $750,000 at Saturday’s Junior Market Auction. The high bid is part of a wave of donations that fund scholarships for 4‑H and FFA students.