From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July. When it does, ...

More than 500 people arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel on Friday, as small boat crossings reached record levels. Overall, 517 people arrived in eight boats on Friday, taking the annual ...

At least 27 campers and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods. Some are still missing.

Someone else who was able to survive the deadly floods is Devyn Smith, who was swept away by the waters when she was camping ...

As the search for missing people entered its fifth day, officials turned some attention to how to prevent future catastrophes.

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A beach day is a rite of passage during the summer months. While it’s wonderful to lie out in the sun with a cold beverage and a new book, or cool off in the ocean, beaches come with some surprising ...

"I don't think I knew right away that I got injured. ... I started to get up, and I looked down and said, 'Oh, I ain't going ...

"For the kids and adults that don’t have access to dental care for whatever reason, this is going to be devastating. It hurts ...

Ten campers and their 19-year-old counselor are among those still missing from Camp Mystic, where 27 died in one of the ...

Flash flooding in Texas led to a devastating disaster, leaving many dead and missing. Search and rescue efforts continue in ...