Lethal tornadoes sweep several US states, leaving at least 18 dead across several states.

Nearly 70,000 people are without power in Arkansas, which is in a state of emergency.

The oldest killer whale in captivity was kept in a tiny tank less than twice her length.

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

The former US president is to fly from Florida and turn himself in while surrounded by federal agents.

Across the country, Americans are divided on the news of Donald Trump's criminal indictment.

Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.

US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the historic indictment of a former US president.

A team of CDC health investigators in East Palestine, Ohio, reported nausea, headaches and coughing.

The adult film star pops the champagne as she says orders for T-shirts and other gear are "pouring in".

A year ago, the investigation into the former president appeared from the outside to be over. But a series of crucial turning points led to this week’s indictment.

A salacious indictment against the 45th president is the latest chapter in a life made for the tabloids.

Many of Donald Trump’s potential opponents snapped into line behind him, showing just how hard it may be to persuade Republican voters to choose an alternative.

The Republicans who will pick their 2024 nominee expressed anger, defensiveness and also embarrassment about the indictment facing Donald J. Trump.

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One person was killed and at least 40 others were hurt after a roof collapsed at a theater in Illinois.

The disaster at a heavy metal concert in Belvidere, Ill., was one of several storm-related episodes that killed at least 20 other people as tornadoes tore through the Midwest and South on Friday.

With an eye on a possible conflict over Taiwan, analysts have scrutinized the war for insights ranging from the importance of supply lines to the power of nuclear threats.

The Biden administration recently secured the release of two Americans convicted of criminal charges in Russia, but even fabricated charges of spying can raise the stakes.

The charge against the religious leader, Pavlo Lebid, came as Russian forces hit the town of Avdiivka, among 70 other targets, along the front line.

One person was killed and 28 others injured when the roof of a theater collapsed during a heavy metal rock concert late Friday in northwestern Illinois, fire officials said.

On April 1, 1946, an earthquake near Alaska's Aleutian Islands created a tsunami that raced south across the Pacific Ocean, slamming into the Hawaiian Islands.

Actor Mackenzie Davis turns 36 and country singer Hillary Scott turns 37, among the famous birthdays for April 1.

Italian Jannik Sinner dropped his first set, but came storming back to upset top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz in a men's semifinal at the 2023 Miami Open on Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Caitlin Clark scored 41 points to lead Iowa over undefeated South Carolina for a spot in the 2023 women's basketball tournament title game Friday in Dallas. The Hawkeyes will meet LSU, who ousted Virginia Tech.

Petra Kvitova rallied from an early deficit, converted a trio of break points and used a run of seven consecutive game victories to beat Sorana Cirstea in a Miami Open semifinal Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

U.S. public health officials want high-risk individuals who haven't been vaccinated for mpox -- previously called monkeypox -- to do so before a potential resurgence of the virus in the coming months.

Animal rescuers in Michigan rescued a young Cooper's hawk that found itself stranded in the stairwell of a parking garage.

Daniil Medvedev continued his hot streak with a three-set win over fellow Russian Karen Khachanov, clinching a spot in the Miami Open men's singles final Friday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

A utility company in South Carolina found a migratory bird nesting in a parking lot -- and the bird can't be moved due to federal law from 1918.

A roof collapse at the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Ill. left at least one concertgoer dead and dozens more injured on Friday evening. The Apollo Theater was hosting “The United States of Terror” tour, headlined by four heavy metal bands — Crypta, Revocation, Skeletal Remains and Morbid Angel. After Crypta’s set, the venue made an […]

You’ll have to forgive Natasha Lyonne if she’s irritable today. She just quit smoking, which is no small feat for someone who’s so synonymous with the habit that there’s an Instagram account dedicated to the coolness of her taking a drag. “I’ve been putting it off for so long,” she tells me, pointing to the […]

Hark! “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” looks to reach the top of box office charts in its opening weekend, besting the sophomore outing of “John Wick: Chapter 4.” “Honor Among Thieves” scored $15.3 million in its opening day, a figure that includes $5.6 million from Thursday screenings and specialty previews. Playing in 3,855 venues, […] […]

Making a rom-com that cuts through the clutter these days can be a tall order. Once a regular date-night megaplex staple, most seem to wind up buried on streaming platforms, easily lost soon after their release. So it’s welcome when a filmmaker comes at the genre with admiration, reverence and ideas about how to make […]

Cinema, as an art form, relies on two tools — sight and sound — to fool us into believing that all five of our senses are being stimulated. That makes Léa Mysius’ more-intriguing-than-successful supernatural thriller, “The Five Devils,” a very curious animal indeed, since it focuses on a young girl with an exceptionally strong sense […]

The vibe surrounding Joni Mitchell being bestowed with the Gershwin Prize in Washington, D.C. earlier this month — as seen in a new PBS special — couldn’t have been more harmonious, from all accounts. And that’s a good thing, because under less loving circumstances, there could have been a turf war over who would get […]

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the finale of “Party Down,” currently airing on Starz and streaming on the Starz app. The team behind “Party Down” have been lying through their teeth, and for good reason. All this time, while promoting the third season of the cater-waiter cult comedy — which returned to Starz 13 […]

“Interview With the Vampire” star Bailey Bass won’t be continuing in the role of Claudia in Season 2 of the AMC Networks show. Delainey Hayles will take over the role. Production on Season 2 will begin next week in Prague, and the show will also shoot in Paris and New Orleans. “Due to a variety […]

The Cure‘s Robert Smith continues his long-drawn-out battle against the many monetary hurdles of the ticketing world — this time, he’s taking on secondary resale websites. Just a few weeks ago, Smith was able to secure several refunds from Ticketmaster for fans looking to catch the British band on their forthcoming “Lost World” tour. Now, […]

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect p […]

The same storm that brought a major outbreak of severe weather and damaging winds to the central United States on Friday will be no slouch in the East into Saturday evening. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that high winds, severe thunderstorms and downpours could make outdoor plans challenging, if not dangerous, as well as potentially cause power...

Another blockbuster storm that will unload heavy snow and stir up strong winds is likely to evolve into a full-fledged blizzard and significantly impact travel next week across a large portion of the northern Plains, according to AccuWeather forecasters. Numerous wintry storms have plagued the north-central United States over the past several weeks and month […]

AccuWeather meteorologists have already begun to sound the alarm to alert people about a major outbreak of severe weather that will include a number of tornadoes next week over much of the same parts of the central United States that endured destructive weather to end this past week. Another storm is forecast to journey across...

Residents across the Western states may be double-checking their calendars early in the new week as a burst of cold air sends temperatures tumbling to potentially record low levels. AccuWeather meteorologists say for some across the interior, the shivering will be accompanied by heavy snow. After a relentless barrage of storms in California over the...

Several large and destructive tornadoes tore through multiple states in the South and Midwest on Friday, prompting several tornado emergencies and the evacuation of one National Weather Service office. At least 18 fatalities have been reported across four states as of Saturday morning. One death was reported in Belvidere, Illinois, located about 70 miles to. […]

At least 15 states will be at risk of an outbreak of violent thunderstorms that will unleash everything from damaging winds to tornadoes on Friday, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The area highlighted by forecasters is a massive swath of the country that extends from Texas to Alabama in the South to areas farther north such as Wisconsin and...

The weather is becoming more conducive for comfortable stargazing across North America with temperatures gradually rising as spring progresses. The new month will have plenty of night sky events for folks to enjoy. April also marks one year until the next total solar eclipse over the United States, which could be even more impressive than...

Darien McGee had been heading to the bathroom when winds akin to “a force of God” knocked him to the ground. The EF4 tornado that struck Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 24 roared overhead, tearing McGee’s house to rubble. “It was like a force of God. The same force that came through here is the...

A powerful, cross-country storm will bring another round of snow and gusty winds to the northern Plains and Upper Midwest late this week and into this weekend, according to AccuWeather forecasters. The combination of strong winds and heavy snow will reduce visibility for a time in many areas and may produce dangerous blizzard conditions from...

Spring is fully underway across the United States, although it might not feel like it in some locations. And to the delight of baseball fans, the unofficial holiday, also known as opening day for Major League Baseball, is upon us. All 30 teams will take the field on Thursday to play the first games of...