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‘Enormous’ mountain on Pacific seafloor rivals Rocky Mountain peaks, NOAA says

‘Enormous’ mountain on Pacific seafloor rivals Rocky Mountain peaks, NOAA says

The mountain is 2.6 miles high, mapping showed.

Updated September 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM

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Placer district launches 3rd-party probe into school trustee’s athletics role

February 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM

Bodies of all 9 avalanche victims safely recovered, CA authorities say

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM

Kings vs. Spurs: De’Aaron Fox offers harsh reminder for struggling Sacramento

February 21, 2026 at 12:41 PM

In Tahoe avalanche victims, skiers see moms who loved a risky sport

Updated February 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM

Placer judge says no new trial for ex-MLB player convicted of shooting in-laws

February 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Bodies of all 9 avalanche victims safely recovered, CA authorities say

Bodies of all 9 avalanche victims safely recovered, CA authorities say

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM

2 skiers dead at Heavenly Mountain, 4th and 5th deaths this month at Tahoe resorts

2 skiers dead at Heavenly Mountain, 4th and 5th deaths this month at Tahoe resorts

Updated February 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM

Bodies of all 9 skiers killed in Tahoe-area avalanche retrieved, as slide risk lowered slightly

Bodies of all 9 skiers killed in Tahoe-area avalanche retrieved, as slide risk lowered slightly

Updated February 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Democrats' fear rising that too many candidates in California governor's race could lead to a Republican victory

Democrats' fear rising that too many candidates in California governor's race could lead to a Republican victory

Updated February 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM

French far-right protest over activist death ends peacefully

French far-right protest over activist death ends peacefully

Updated February 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM

France braces for rallies after beating death of Quentin Deranque

France braces for rallies after beating death of Quentin Deranque

Updated February 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM

Searches continue at Andrew's former home in Windsor

Searches continue at Andrew's former home in Windsor

Updated February 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM

In Gorsuch's homage to legislative power, a subtle reproach of a neutered Congress

In Gorsuch's homage to legislative power, a subtle reproach of a neutered Congress

February 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Spanberger signs bill that approves congressional redistricting map

Spanberger signs bill that approves congressional redistricting map

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Rev. Jesse Jackson was a ‘giant figure in the world,' but he stayed rooted in Illinois

Rev. Jesse Jackson was a ‘giant figure in the world,' but he stayed rooted in Illinois

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:43 PM

Nor'easter threatens 12 states, 80M people with blizzard conditions

Nor'easter threatens 12 states, 80M people with blizzard conditions

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM

Winter storm watch for Baltimore area: 4 to 8 inches possible

Winter storm watch for Baltimore area: 4 to 8 inches possible

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM

NATO allies agree to manufacture low-cost drones to counter Russia

NATO allies agree to manufacture low-cost drones to counter Russia

February 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Philly forecast calls for a foot or more of snow to fall Sunday into Monday

Philly forecast calls for a foot or more of snow to fall Sunday into Monday

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM

NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch

NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch

February 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Desperate for reelection, Hungary's Orban latches on to war fears

Desperate for reelection, Hungary's Orban latches on to war fears

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM

Conan O'Brien breaks silence over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner after his holiday party

Conan O'Brien breaks silence over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner after his holiday party

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:31 PM

North Carolina Mother is Found Alive 24 Years After Vanishing

North Carolina Mother is Found Alive 24 Years After Vanishing

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:21 PM

A Somber Perspective From Skiers Who Got Out as a Doomed Group Arrived

A Somber Perspective From Skiers Who Got Out as a Doomed Group Arrived

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:19 PM

A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn't It Stopped Noem?

A Post-Katrina Law Guards FEMA Resources. Why Hasn't It Stopped Noem?

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM

Trump's treasured negotiating edge dulled by tariff defeat

Trump's treasured negotiating edge dulled by tariff defeat

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%

Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%

Updated February 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM

US accepted Iran's bid to maintain uranium enrichment, ISNA says

US accepted Iran's bid to maintain uranium enrichment, ISNA says

Updated February 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM

Ambulance EMTs are routine today. These Black medics helped pave the way.

Ambulance EMTs are routine today. These Black medics helped pave the way.

February 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM