Whitney Durfee has been a crossing guard for two years at a Utah elementary school, but close calls with cars resulted in an idea to make them safer.
Author: Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY
How did the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight get their names? The origins of the March Madness phrases
The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight have long been associated with March Madness, but who came up with those catchy names? Here’s the history of the terms.
How did the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight get their names? The origins of the March Madness phrases
The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight have long been associated with March Madness, but who came up with those catchy names? Here’s the history of the terms.
National Weather Service confirms tornado hits Southern California city of Montebello
The National Weather Service confirmed a rarity: a tornado hit the city of Montebello, California Wednesday as severe weather continues in the state.
California power outage tracker: Over 109,000 homes and businesses remain in the dark
Over 126,000 customers in California are without power as strong winds and flood watches are in effect.
Asteroid as large as 300 feet wide due to pass between Earth and the moon Saturday afternoon
Asteroid 2023 DZ2, which is estimated to be 210 feet in diameter, will be closer to Earth than the moon when it zooms past our planet on Saturday.
Cuban bullpen catcher Ivan Prieto Gonzalez defects following World Baseball Classic loss to USA
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez was the bullpen catcher for the Cuban baseball team during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Living on the moon? Rolls-Royce secures funding to develop nuclear reactor on the moon
Car manufacturer Rolls-Royce announced it received funding from the UK Space Agency to develop a nuclear reactor to sustain life on the moon.
Houston Texans reach extension with Laremy Tunsil, make him highest-paid offensive tackle, per reports
Laremy Tunsil signed a three-year, $75 million extension with the Texas, which includes $50 million guaranteed, reports say.
5 horses fatally shot, 3 others wounded in Virginia; juvenile facing animal cruelty charges
The Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia said the eight horses were found with gunshot wounds Tuesday. Five died, authorities said.