Winter's first big snowstorm hits the Northeast as schools close and traffic slows PORTLAND, Maine — The first major snowstorm of the winter arrived in the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday. Winter's first b»»»

Some parts of northern New England were expecting up to 10 inches of snow. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday. Some parts of n»»»

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparked a fashion sensation with his burgundy sweater during his court appearance. Social media quickly sold out the $89.50 Nordstrom sweater, likened to infamous outfits of past high-profile trials. Experts warn against glam»»»

The teenage boy accused of shooting two people dead on Halloween has refused to show up to court - but his mom took his place instead. Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, 17, who allegedly killed two men and injured eight other people in downtown Orlando, failed to show up to court Saturday morning. Instead, his »»»

A once-in-221-year convergence of two broods of periodical cicadas are emerging at the same time in the United States. The big effect of the cicadas is the sheer numbers. Trillions are expected to populate 16 states by mid to late June. They can be overwhelming, messy and loud. But individually, up»»»

Disruptive and dangerous thunderstorms will erupt and advance from the central United States to the East Coast during the Memorial Day weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. "We are entering a very stormy period that coincides with the first unofficial holiday weekend of the summer," AccuWeather»»»