Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80 David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.

David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.

These states have redrawn political maps to influence midterm elections Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.

Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 81 latest updates Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies at 67: Report Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.

Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.

Chemical leak at West Virginia plant kills 2, hospitalizes dozens A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.

A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.

Gun used to kill 8 kids in Shreveport was stolen from truck: court documents A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.

A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.

Memphis Police: Remains of 3 children found in drainage area Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.

Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s cause of death released New gruesome forensic details have been released in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd’s defense team maintains his innocence as the trial looms.

New gruesome forensic details have been released in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd’s defense team maintains his innocence as the trial looms.

US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

California claims Amazon pressured sellers to boost prices on their sites California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.

California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.

Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as next CEO, Corie Barry to step down in October Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.

Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.

State seeks death penalty for Florida man accused of killing girlfriend's 3-year-old child The state is seeking the death penalty for the Marion County man who is accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.

The state is seeking the death penalty for the Marion County man who is accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.

Man accused of impersonating firefighter at Ocoee fire scene A man accused of impersonating a firefighter at the scene of a fire in Ocoee was arrested on Wednesday, according to police.

A man accused of impersonating a firefighter at the scene of a fire in Ocoee was arrested on Wednesday, according to police.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Dave Mason, songwriter known as a co-founder of Traffic, has died at the age of 79 Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.

Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.

Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state | See how your state ranks Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.

Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state | See how your state ranks

NASA's new spacesuits could delay moon landing, report warns A NASA inspector general report warns that the new spacesuits being developed for Artemis missions may not be ready in time for the planned moon landing in 2028.

A NASA inspector general report warns that the new spacesuits being developed for Artemis missions may not be ready in time for the planned moon landing in 2028.

Iran latest: Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.

President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.

Kissimmee mayor, commissioner face investigation after ethics complaints Kissimmee city commissioners moved forward with a formal request for an independent investigation into Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez after ethics complaints were filed.

Kissimmee city commissioners moved forward with a formal request for an independent investigation into Mayor Jackie Espinosa and Commissioner Janette Martinez after ethics complaints were filed.

$800 utility bill stuns Orange County homeowner: 'I don't have a water park' An Orange County homeowner was shocked when her latest statement from Orlando Utilities Commission was an $800 bill.

An Orange County homeowner was shocked when her latest statement from Orlando Utilities Commission was an $800 bill.

Uber found liable in another case where a driver was accused of sexual assault A federal jury found rideshare giant Uber liable for a driver accused of grabbing the inner thigh of a passenger getting out of the front seat of his car and asking if he could “keep it with him."

A federal jury found rideshare giant Uber liable for a driver accused of grabbing the inner thigh of a passenger getting out of the front seat of his car and asking if he could “keep it with him."

FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.

Florida parents suing over IVF mix-up: Genetic parents of Baby Shea have been found, parents say The Florida couple who filed a lawsuit against an Orlando fertility clinic, alleging a doctor implanted someone else's embryo during their own IVF procedure, has found the baby's genetic parents.

The Florida couple who filed a lawsuit against an Orlando fertility clinic, alleging a doctor implanted someone else's embryo during their own IVF procedure, has found the baby's genetic parents.

World's top condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.

The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Social Security office visits halted at several locations - See where and how to get help The list of Social Security Administration (SSA) offices that will not be offering in-person service, at least temporarily, is growing a little longer in the coming weeks.

The list of Social Security Administration (SSA) offices that will not be offering in-person service, at least temporarily, is growing a little longer in the coming weeks.

Bear Grylls takes celebrities off the grid in new FOX series: ‘You get to see the real people’ "Bear Grylls is Running Wild" reveals a raw side of celebrities as they battle harsh wilderness conditions. The premiere, airing Tuesday, features Matthew McConaughey taking on the challenge.

"Bear Grylls is Running Wild" reveals a raw side of celebrities as they battle harsh wilderness conditions. The premiere, airing Tuesday, features Matthew McConaughey taking on the challenge.

Southern Poverty Law Center accused of paying $3M to extremists The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.

Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.

Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."