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A weekslong heat wave will intensify this weekend and push temperatures close to 130 degrees

An already dangerous weekslong heat wave will only worsen this weekend as a heat dome intensifies and reaches peak strength over parts of the Western United States.

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Study Shows Young Breast Cancer Survivors Experience Significant Arm Morbidity Rates Following Surgery

Young breast cancer survivors reported high rates of arm swelling and impaired range of motion following surgery for breast cancer, according to new research presented today at the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The high incidence of arm morbidity among a large group of young women with breast cancer suggests the need for increased pre-operative discussions and support for this population, according to study authors.

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At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes

At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.

ABC’s of Spring-Cleaning - A Challenge for Quarantined Families

As we anticipate the “return to normal,” local families are encouraged to participate in the ABCs of Spring-Cleaning Challenge. It is designed to encourage parents and children to spruce up their homes in anticipation of the end of social distancing and mandatory quarantines.

METRO Memorial Day Schedule and Weekly Service Updates

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, METRO will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 25, 2020:

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Snow blankets Greece and Turkey as wild weather system creates rare 'snownado'

A rare and severe snowstorm has blanketed parts of Greece and Turkey, causing chaos on the streets of major cities and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

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Houston sailor removes cargo net aboard USS Milius

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Avery Gonzalez, from Houston, removes a cargo net from a pallet on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) as the ship conducts

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Cicely Tyson Honored with Childhood Street Naming

Community organizations to mark the renaming of a stretch of 101st Street after the beloved late East Harlem native with street celebration on Saturday, September 17

East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues will be renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late, award-winning thespian. The tribute to the late East Harlem native Cicely Tyson will be marked with a street celebration on the very stretch of 101st that she grew up on featuring an unveiling ceremony with a presentation by the Honorable Diana Ayala, New York City Council deputy speaker.

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All-New Concept – Wild – is Revolutionizing Hemp Integration Through New Multi-Dimensional Lounge

Bali-inspired coffee lounge serving natural cannabis derivatives, lattes, tacos, pastries and more now open in The Heights

Wild – a brand new, category-defining, multi-dimensional concept featuring a coffee shop, cocktail bar and first-class dispensary – is now helping the Houston community find their flow through its all-new Bali-inspired lounge!

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Treacherous travel underway as blizzard conditions and ice blast parts of central US

A blizzard-fueling winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, making for dangerous travel during the busy holiday week.

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Marijuana, hallucinogen use among young adults jump to record-high rates in 2021

Young adults were using marijuana and hallucinogens at record high rates in 2021, new data shows. Vaping also increased significantly among this age group last year, despite leveling off during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Is Your Ford Explorer Leaking Exhaust?

The Ford Explorer is the best-selling midsize SUV in the country, with around one million on the road. But hundreds of customers say the vehicles might be making them sick.

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Top Ten Stolen Vehicles for August 2017

The following is a listing of the "Top Ten" makes of vehicles reported as stolen to the Houston Police Department during the month of August 2017.

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H-E-B to Test Self-Driving Vehicle for Delivery Services in San Antonio

H-E-B announced plans to launch an Autonomous Delivery Vehicle (ADV) pilot program in San Antonio later this year. The company is working with Udelv – a California-based company that specializes in building ADVs – to test driverless technology, and potentially expand their tech-based delivery services, which include Favor, H-E-B Curbside and H-E-B Home Delivery.

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Police: Driver crashes into patrol vehicle, injures officer at crime scene

Police are investigating after an officer was injured on the scene of a shooting investigation in west Phoenix early Thursday morning.

Police: Man arrested after attempting to steal catalytic converter in N. Portland

A 38-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle in north Portland, according to police.

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California has appointed its first ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature

A Muslim man has made history after becoming the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California Legislature.

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Auto Sales Are Slowing, And Upheaval Is Next

The U.S. auto boom that fueled record sales and profits is winding down. Next up: A radical transformation that could threaten the survival of some automakers.

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Trump Vows GOP Will Continue Efforts to Repeal Obamacare

President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday morning that Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are not finished, even after the demise of the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.

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Silicon Valley Bank collapses after failing to raise capital

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed Friday morning after a stunning 48 hours in which its capital crisis set off fears of a meltdown across the banking industry.