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People walk past damage from Hurricane Melissa in Black River, Jamaica on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Federal forecasters predict 8 to 14 named storms, including tropical storms and hurricanes, will form in the Atlantic in 2026.

Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high

Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.

Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia

The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at meeting in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the signing of over 40 cooperation agreements in trade, technology, and media on Wednesday and praised each other as friends.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security flag waves outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building as seen on January 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. According to reports, a federal agent allegedly fatally shot a woman in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis.

'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born

DHS was originally conceived in the interest of unity and harmony — and the phrase "homeland security" was originally meant to be reassuring.

Can Chinese AI solve inequality? + How dementia comes for your bank account

Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved

Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert "my country," but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an announcement of new products at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept. 9.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. In letter, describes 15 years of emails

The 65-year-old Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware products, John Ternus, in September. Cook will remain with the company as executive chairman.

Denise Powell, candidate for the Democratic nomination to the House of Representatives in Nebraska's second district, right, hugs pollster Madeline Conway during an election night watch party Wednesday in Omaha, Neb.

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district

Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.

FILE: A still-standing home is seen through the window of a vehicle destroyed by the Santiam Fire near Gates, Ore., Sept. 9, 2020. Thousands of people harmed by this and three other wildfires are seeking payments from electric utility PacifiCorp.

Wildfire survivors ask Oregon Supreme Court to take on PacifiCorp case

Wildfire survivors are asking Oregon’s highest court to reverse a decision that could imperil their case against utility giant PacifiCorp.

FILE - Katie Moloney, a doctoral student in civil engineering at the University of British Columbia, shows crumb rubber particles collected for research examining the impact of tire chemicals on coho-rearing streams in Vancouver.

Every tire produces a chemical that kills coho salmon. Can Northwest scientists pump the brakes?

What do you do when one of the most lethal substances to aquatic life emanates from every tire on the road?

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