Pyrotechnic amusements from sparklers to Roman candles have long been a staple of celebrations in the U.S. and beyond, helping to mark national holidays, sporting events and more.

Record-shattering ocean temperatures have helped Beryl gain strength as it moves through the Caribbean. It is the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded this early in the year.

The National Weather Service says that around 134 million people in the U.S. are under alerts as an extremely dangerous and record-breaking heat wave broils much of the country

Defending champion Miki Sudo wins women's division at annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to co...

US citizen Robert Woodland convicted in Moscow of drug-related charges and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison

Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, has been convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in a maximum security prison

Netanyahu will dispatch negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks, an Israeli official says

Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 homes in West Bank settlements, a settlement monitor says

World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests