Tropical Storm Bertha forms, threatening Gulf Coast. See a forecast map and its path.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast with heavy rain as it became the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The storm was located south of the Florida Panhandle, packing maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service. It was moving west-northwest at about 3 mph. … Read more

Louisiana attorney general accused of threatening local officials in criminal indictment

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A New Orleans grand jury on Thursday indicted Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing the state’s top law enforcement officer of threatening local officials during a high-profile political dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk’s office. The 16-count indictment … Read more

Shock poll: Talarico ties Paxton in Texas Senate race, threatening GOP stronghold

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s been nearly four decades since a Democrat won a U.S. Senate election in reliably red Texas. But a new poll suggests that Democrats have a good shot this year of breaking their long losing streak. Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and Republican nominee Ken Paxton, the … Read more

Threatening war, predicting peace: Are Trump’s comments part of a strategy?

So is a peace deal with Iran just around the corner – or is President Donald Trump on the verge of restarting the war? Given his statements of just the past few days, it’s hard to say. On Monday, Mr. Trump struck a familiar chord, telling reporters that negotiations to end the Iran war were … Read more

The growing list of controversies threatening Democrat Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has emerged as one of the party’s fastest-rising political figures, drawing national attention for his populist message and outsider image. But as his profile has grown, so has scrutiny of his past conduct, with controversies ranging from sexually explicit messages and … Read more

Flesh-eating screwworm returns to U.S. after 60 years, threatening cattle herd

A flesh-eating parasite that had been kept out of U.S. livestock for decades has been detected in Texas, threatening the nation’s cattle industry and food supply at a time when prices are already high. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The case of New World screwworm … Read more

Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ’s case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump by posting “86 47” in seashells

The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as “86 47” is no longer on the case, according to court papers filed late Friday. Comey — a frequent Trump critic — was charged in North Carolina last month. The … Read more

Russia pressures U.S., Ukraine’s allies to flee Kyiv, threatening ‘systematic strikes’

Moscow says more attacks like it could be coming. Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Monday that it would conduct “systematic strikes” against military targets in Kyiv, including what it called “decision-making centers.” It said this would be in retaliation for a drone attack last week that authorities said killed 21 people including students at a college … Read more

Inside the teen takeovers threatening to explode this summer as cities remain on edge: ‘Very worried’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A wave of social media-fueled teen takeovers in cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., is putting officials on alert for a potentially volatile summer as experts warn the large youth gatherings could strain police, fuel violence and threaten recent public-safety gains. “It usually increases during the summer,” … Read more