A tropical depression strengthening toward storm status threatens Florida's Gulf Coast with storm surge, tropical storm conditions, and isolated tornadoes through Tuesday.

Canadian wildfires blanketing U.S. cities in smoke stem from climate warming and drought, not forest management failures, experts say.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Alaska's seizure of a bush pilot's plane for carrying beer to a dry village violated the constitutional ban on excessive fines.

Former Education Department officials from both parties warn that transferring special education and civil rights programs to other federal agencies could harm students with disabilities and weaken enforcement.

Nebraska's Medical Cannabis Commission will charge cannabis businesses thousands of dollars annually in application, license, renewal and tracking fees as it works to implement voter-approved medical marijuana regulations.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox lifted the statewide fireworks ban ahead of Pioneer Day, returning restrictions to individual cities while allowing the state forester to impose additional limits in high wildfire-risk areas.

California tribal leaders gathered in Los Angeles to unite on sovereignty issues, celebrate a new podcast, and push for land-back programs without restrictions.

Nebraska health officials warn swimmers to watch for harmful algal blooms that can develop quickly at lakes throughout the state during summer months.

North Carolina's elections board voted 3-2 to allow county staff to disqualify absentee ballots with irregularities like improper sealing or wrong envelopes before the 2026 midterms.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, wine, cement and other products starting August 19, citing discriminatory treatment of American goods.