Southeastern United States News & Breaking Stories

Tornado watch issued for eastern Nebraska until 7 p.m. Severe weather expected, including large hail, strong tornadoes, and flash flooding.

Sen. Murkowski opposes effort to list Alaska king salmon as endangered. She says it's wrong and threatens state's fisheries.

Severe storms and heavy rain expected in Atlanta on Tuesday. Wind advisory, potential flooding, and risk of tornadoes. Stay updated and prepared.

Iowa State's success in close games, and Chase Contreraz's potential game-winning field goal, makes the Liberty Bowl a must-watch game.

Zombie deer disease could spread to humans after the first-ever case was detected in Yellowstone National Park last month.

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the East Coast, advising residents to prepare for heavy rain and high winds.

Heat wave with potentially record-breaking temperatures to continue in Central to Southeast U.S. with heat indices reaching 120 degrees.

Leprosy cases have unexpectedly emerged in central Florida, with experts suggesting the disease may be endemic to the region. The majority of cases in the US were reported in central Florida, and 34% of new patients appeared to have acquired the disease locally. Efforts to stop the spread of leprosy have been hindered by its rarity and slow-spreading nature. Physicians can aid in identifying and reducing transmission by reporting cases and supporting efforts to identify routes of transmission. Subscribe to receive breaking news alerts for free.

Kevin Hart and Reese Witherspoon show support for Jamie Foxx.

Max Verstappen wins 7th straight race at Hungarian Grand Prix.

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.