Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire

PORTLAND, Ore. — Part of a major interstate highway in Oregon was closed Monday due to a wildfire that forced a small town to evacuate, one of dozens of blazes burning across the state. The Fox Fire forced the closure of Interstate 84 for some 70 miles (113 kilometers) between Baker City and Ontario near … Read more

Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed clinics owned by midwife accused of performing abortions

An injunction that stopped a Texas midwife charged with performing illegal abortions from operating her Houston-area clinics was reversed Thursday, but her attorney says the “damage is done.”  The 15th Court of Appeals determined the state did not provide sufficient evidence for the injunction issued in Waller County, Texas, in March 2025 against Maria Rojas. … Read more

Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast

Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast distributed sandbags and closed beaches as Tropical Storm Bertha threatened to bring flooding and strong winds Wednesday from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. Bertha was forecast to make landfall Wednesday night in the coastal and lightly populated part of Louisiana southeast of New Orleans, with wind as the biggest … Read more

Top Trump official makes new SAVE Act case to Republicans behind closed doors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s top budget man huddled with House Republicans behind closed doors on Tuesday in a bid to quell a potential conservative mutiny over Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest ploy to pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director … Read more

Todd Blanche says ‘no closed investigations’ in Epstein case, vows DOJ will pursue new suspects

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back Wednesday against claims that the Justice Department has closed the book on Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, insisting prosecutors remain prepared to pursue anyone who can be criminally linked to the late financier’s sex-trafficking operation if new evidence emerges. “There are no … Read more

U.S. insists Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran declaring it closed, as strikes escalate

The United States launched yet another round of strikes on Iran on Sunday, part of an effort it said was to thwart its attacks on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway crucial to the world’s oil supply. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The … Read more

What’s open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.

The July 4th weekend is here, with millions of Americans expected to gather across the country to celebrate at fireworks displays and barbecues. This year marks a special milestone as the U.S. celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Because July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, companies may observe the holiday on July … Read more

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

DORAL, Fla. — Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. The United States government and other countries also pledged aid. Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up … Read more

Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor

WASHINGTON — The delayed opening of a bridge connecting Michigan and Canada is spilling into one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races, as Democratic candidate Mallory McMorrow launches the first major effort to turn the controversy into a political liability for President Donald Trump and Republicans. McMorrow’s new ad, shared first with The … Read more

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Find out if banks, USPS and stores are operating.

Many Americans will have the day off on Friday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. While most stores will remain open, some services will be unavailable. The stock market and most banks will be closed on Friday. While many stores will remain open, make sure to check local … Read more