Japan opens part of last town off-limits since nuclear leaks

Japan's government on Wednesday opened part of the last town that had been off-limits due to radiation since the Fukushima nuclear disaster nine years ago, in a symbolic move showing the region's recovery ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. virus death toll rises to 11 with California victim

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 11 on Wednesday with a victim succumbing in California.

NJ dads join cheerleading squad to bond with daughters

A group of fathers from Camden County who wanted nothing more than to support their daughters came up with an unconventional bonding opportunity.

Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24

Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.

US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal

The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.

Super Tuesday: What to watch as 14 states vote in pivotal primaries

While Super Tuesday won't necessarily determine who wins the nomination, it has historically been difficult for a candidate who performs poorly on the day to recover.

Early voting begins in Georgia

Early voting has started for the March 24 presidential primary. 

Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones

iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.

Ex-guard frees dozens of hostages in Manila mall, is subdued

A recently dismissed security guard freed his hostages and walked out of a shopping mall in the Philippine capital on Monday, ending a daylong hostage crisis in an upscale commercial district near the police and military headquarters, officials said.

Walmart confirms it will launch a rival to Amazon's Prime

Walmart is confirming that it’s developing a competitor to Amazon’s juggernaut Prime membership program.

Panera Bread adding new coffee subscription

Panera Bread is taking on its competition with a new coffee subscription. 

Trump urges calm even as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

Shortly after a presidential news conference Wednesday, the government announced a worrisome development — a new U.S. case that hasn't been linked to travel abroad.

February 26, 2020 is Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, Feb. 26, marks Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40-day period of lent before Easter. 

Lady Gaga announces new solo single

Lady Gaga has announced her first new solo single in three years.

Trump says coronavirus 'very well under control' in US

President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to minimize fears about coronavirus spreading rampantly throughout the U.S., saying the situation is "very well under control in our country.”