Tropical Storm Amanda, the first named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific season, formed far from land and is forecast to strengthen modestly.

Eleven people died after a chemical tank rupture at a Longview paper mill, prompting recovery operations and federal review.

Tom Barrack now holds new envoy titles for Syria and Iraq, adding to his US ambassador role in Turkey under the Trump administration.

California state and local teams respond in Orange County as hazardous materials crews work at the Garden Grove chemical tank site.

Southern California crews battled the Sandy Fire after wind-driven flames threatened homes and prompted evacuations.

Washington says Lebanon and Israel agreed to extend the ceasefire by 45 days and continue political and security talks in coming weeks.