More wildfires expected to come, but at a below-average rate, experts say

Although Houston isn't likely to see wildfires, smoke from across Texas and neighboring states can impact the city's air quality. Here's more on AccuWeather's wildfire forecast. Read More

Wildfires on the West Coast May Trigger Hailstorms in the Central US

"Wildfires in the western U.S, exert a far-reaching influence on atmospheric conditions," researcher Jiwen Fan said. Read More

Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Opening statements and the first witness

(CNN) — The first criminal trial of Donald Trump is officially underway. Prosecutors and Trump’s attorneys delivered opening statements and the first witness – a former National Enquirer publisher – ... Read More

Officials offer $20,000 reward in case of young dolphin found shot to death on Louisiana beach

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information about a juvenile bottlenose dolphin that was found shot multiple times on a Louisiana beach ... Read More

Express files for bankruptcy, announces it will close more than 100 stores

The company said that it plans to close 95 Express locations (it operates more than 500 in the U.S.) and all of its UpWest locations with closing sales at those stores set to begin on April 23. Read More

Trump accused of conspiracy as historic hush money trial kicks off. Here’s what happened in court today

Opening statements in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial lay out the explosive allegations at the heart as the former president’s defense team insists he is innocent. Read More

House OKs possible TikTok ban, but don't expect app to go away anytime soon

Both Democrats and Republicans voiced national security concerns about the app's owner, the Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. Read More

Wayfair opening its first-ever physical furniture store. Here’s where to shop its flagship deals

Wayfair is launching its first brick-and-mortar store, clocking in at 150,000 square feet with an onsite restaurant that borrows from Ikea’s setup. Here’s when and where it’s opening. Read More

FDA finds traces of bird flu virus in grocery store milk but says pasteurized dairy is still safe

“In the United States, we have 30% of the nation’s feral hogs, 2 to 3 million feral hogs, and so that to me is a potential risk, as well,” he said. The USDA said it has encouraged farmers and ranchers ... Read More

Casper receives $1.8 million for sewer project

The North Platte sanitary sewer begins on the west side of Paradise Valley neighborhood in Casper and collects wastewater from homes and businesses from Casper, Bar Nunn, Mills and several water and ... Read More

CLEMSON BASEBALL: NC State outlasts No. 2 Tigers 11-8

NC State scored 10 of its 11 runs with two outs in its 11-8 victory over No. 2 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Wolfpack, who took a 1-0 lead in the series and snapped their five ... Read More

Brazilian police detain woman suspected of taking a dead man to withdraw bank loan

Video appears to show the woman at the counter of a Rio de Janeiro branch of Itau Bank, propping up the head of an elderly man in a wheelchair and trying to get his hand to clasp a pen. Read More