U.S. Vice President Mike Pence convened his first meeting of the coronavirus Task Force on Thursday, one day after President Donald Trump made him the government's point-person for the epidemic.

A water main break in Houston leaves roadways flooded and some drivers had to be rescued when their vehicles were suddenly submerged in water and mud.

Former New York City Mike Bloomberg says he has the record and resources to flip Texas in the presidential election.

A University of Michigan wrestler from the 1970s says he was kicked off the team and lost his financial aid after complaining he had been physically abused by a sports doctor

Authorities have recovered a stolen hearse with a casket and body inside after a police chase Thursday morning on a Los Angeles freeway.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says the volatility of the stock market over the coronavirus cannot affect how the U.S. reacts.

A new exhibition at London's V&A Musueum celebrates the heritage and craftsmanship of vintage Japanese Kimono and traces its influence into haute couture, movies and music.

Elizabeth Taylor celebrated her 40th birthday at a star-studded party in Budapest.

Lori Loughlin lawyers claim their client is innocent over bribery charges; Snoop Dogg appears on Jada Pinkett Smith's "Red Table Talk" show to discuss his recent controversy with Gayle King; The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird” play the cavernous M...

The cause of an explosion and fire at the largest oil refinery on the West Coast was under investigation. No one was injured. There were no immediate signs that any toxins affected the community around the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Carson.

President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that a widespread U.S. outbreak of the coronavirus isn't inevitable even as top health authorities at his side warned Americans that more infections are coming. He also dispensed some of his own advice.

At the Berlin International Film Festival, Salma Hayek says it was a "miracle" that she's enjoyed the career she has.

Introduced by Spike Lee and New York mayor Bill de Blasio, Madison Square Garden hosts a performance of "To Kill a Mockingbird" for 18,000 school children.

While promoting their latest projects at the Berlin International Film Festival, actresses Salma Hayek and Cate Blanchett gave their reaction to the Harvey Weinstein verdict.

Speaking at the Berlin International Film Festival, friends Javier Bardem and Salma Hayek both praised each other and admitted they were scared to work opposite each other on new movie, "The Roads Not Taken."

Here's the latest for Thursday February 27th: US coronavirus case apparently not linked to travel; Milwaukee gunman kills 5 & self; Explosives used to build border wall on land considered sacred by Native Americans; California refinery fire invest...

An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation's largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five fellow workers at the Molson Coors complex before taking his own life, police said.

After a shooting at Milwaukee's Molson Coors brewery complex killed six employees, including the gunman, a nearby bar opened its doors to the evacuated workers.

Highlights of this day in history: Germany's Reichstag burns, giving the Nazis under Adolf Hitler a pretext to seize absolute power; A cease-fire ends the Persian Gulf War; Actress Elizabeth Taylor born; Children's TV host Fred Rogers dies.

An attorney says his firm represents more than a dozen people in the University of Michigan sexual abuse case and will hold a news conference with the whistleblower and two other former wrestlers to share their allegations about the late Dr. Robe...

President Donald Trump declares that the U.S. is ready for whatever the coronavirus threat brings, as he puts Vice President Mike Pence in charge of overseeing the nation's response.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the new coronavirus threat brings. Trump held a news conference to push back against criticism that his administration isn't doing enough to meet the virus threat.

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his "deepest condolences" to the victims and families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

House makes lynching a federal crime

Here are the top stories for Wednesday, Feb. 26th: Biden gets key endorsement in S.C.; Sanders pushes universal child care, cancelling student debt; Virus debate hits Capitol Hill; Pope Francis holds Ash Wednesday mass, while some masses cancelled.

Milwaukee police are responding to what they are calling a "critical incident" on the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus amid reports of a possible shooting. Local media are reporting fatalities.

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has won the endorsement of Rep. Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking black member of Congress and the kingmaker of South Carolina's Democratic political orbit.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged party unity amid Bernie Sanders’ surge in the presidential race, even as some House Democrats worry about a volatile election that could put a self-described democratic socialist atop the ticket.

During the 2016 Democratic presidential race, when Bernie Sanders pushed making college free, it was seen as a radical idea from a fringe candidate. Now, he has returned with the same idea in 2020. Only this time, it's helped propel him to the fro...

House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy says the challenge for the United States when it comes to coronavirus is "the lack of accountability coming from China."

Early risers in Arizona were treated to a meteor streaking across the sky Wednesday. The meteor was seen to the north of Phoenix about 5:33 a.m.

Michael Sheen has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for recovery efforts from Storm Dennis in the UK. The storm brought a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours and South Wales received the brunt of the storm.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar faced questions about the COVID-19 virus during his testimony before Congress about appropriations for his department.

The president and CEO of one of the nation's largest marathons says a late University of Michigan doctor assaulted him during a medical examination in the 1970s.

Rev. Al Sharpton is reminding black voters in South Carolina that civil rights leaders faced the same political flak for being alleged socialists that Democratic 2020 candidate Bernie Sanders faces today and he urged them to ignore the label.

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking black member of Congress and the kingmaker of South Carolina's Democratic political orbit, has endorsed Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

Singer Duffy says rape, captivity, led to her public retreat; Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down in surprise announcement; The Duke of Sussex has asked that people refer to him simply as "Harry."

Here's the latest for Wednesday February 26th: Democrats aim at Sanders in South Carolina debate; Pompeo says Afghanistan truce is holding; More coronavirus cases in South Korea; Oil refinery fire in California.

Senator and Democratic presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders was the target of persistent attacks in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate, both from his more moderate rivals and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

While Democrats sparred on stage during South Carolina debate, voters expressed disappointment in the aggressive attacks between the candidates.

In an interview with the Associated Press, two opera singers react to Placido Domingo's apology following allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power.

Highlights of this day in history: The 1993 bombing of New York's World Trade Center; President Ronald Reagan rebuked over Iran-Contra; France's Napoleon Bonaparte escapes exile on Elba; Singers Fats Domino and Johnny Cash born.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is enrolling adults diagnosed with the coronavirus for a new clinical drug trial to treat the disease

Here's the latest for Tuesday, February 25th: Italy sees spike in coronavirus cases; US markets tank amid virus fears; Weinstein accusers hold news conference Los Angeles following NY verdict; Revelers gather for Fat Tuesday celebrations in New Or...

The party is on in New Orleans where thousands of people are in the streets, reaching for beads, shimmying to the music of marching bands, and celebrating the end of a Carnival season.

Senate GOP and Democratic leaders voiced opposite views Tuesday on whether the White House is prepared for a possible coronavirus outbreak in the United States.

Stocks slumped again on Wall Street Tuesday, piling on losses a day after the market's biggest drop in two years as fears spread that the growing virus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy.

Health officials are delivering mixed messages about the likelihood of a serious coronavirus outbreak within the U.S. The CDC's Anne Schuchat says it's not a matter of "if" but "when," while HHS Secretary Alex Azar says the virus is contained.