Watch: Hurricane Erin produces dangerous surf conditions along East Coast

Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene

National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the city’s police force.

The 2025 wildfire season has become the second-worst on record, surpassing the 2023 season.

The explosion cut power in the area and caused the motorway to close for several hours.

Historic levels of rainfall in Wisconsin over the weekend led to power outages and the annual state fair's last day being cancelled.

A pair of armed carjackers stole at least three vehicles, including a truck, that led to a police pursuit.

The US military is preparing to activate troops as part of Trump's crackdown on street crime.

No one was injured and no inmates escaped as the storm hit Nebraska State Penitentiary, the prison said.

Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.

An interview between a US journalist and an AI clone of a teenager who was killed during shooting at his school has prompted criticism online.

The wildfire is moving east into LA County with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate.

The dog's owner wrote on TikTok that the bear broke into her home and was eating her dog's food before Scout discovered the intruder.

The air quality in places like New York and Chicago has prompted warnings for sensitive groups including children and the elderly.

The Seattle Kraken mascot, who was filming a promotional video with team forward John Hayden, safely escaped the encounter.

Texas Republicans have proposed a controversial redistricting plan. The BBC's Bernd Debusmann explains gerrymandering... in just 60 seconds.

The Nebraska representative faced backlash over President Trump’s tax and spending bill, which was signed into law in July.

Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry".

Several people were treated for smoke inhalation.

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.