North America

Donald Trump March 21

Trump downplays Canada’s liberal lean from Oval Office, calls border an 'artificial line'

President Donald Trump called the U.S.-Canada border an “artificial line" while also declining to say whether Canada would lean right or left if it were to become a state.

VIDEO January 31

Boy, 5, dies after oxygen therapy chamber explodes

A 5-year-old boy is dead after an oxygen therapy chamber he was inside exploded at a medical facility Michigan. (Credit: WJBK)

Politics January 7

Trump trolling Canada as 51st state could boost Democrats with 'blue-state behemoth'

President-elect Donald Trump keeps up his taunts of referring to Canada as America's 51st state. However, if it actually happened, it could be a major political gift to Democrats at the expense of Republicans.

Mexico December 14

American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck: officials

Two Americans from California are dead after being found shot in a pickup truck while on vacation in Mexico, officials said.

Canada December 5

Canada bans more assault firearms, suggests donating guns to Ukraine

Top leaders in Canada announced that they had banned an additional 324 assault-style firearms in a continued effort for more stringent gun control.

VIDEO October 8

Mexican mayor assassinated, severed head placed on top of pick-up truck

The mayor of a city in Mexico was assassinated days after taking office with his severed head placed atop his puck-up truck.

Mexico October 3

Shooting near luxury Mexico resort leaves 1 dead, suspects flee on jet skis

A Mexican national was shot and killed Wednesday near a ritzy resort in Cancun before two suspects fled on jet skis, according to a local report.

TRAVEL September 15

Catch the Northern Lights in the US and around the world with these viewing tips

In the U.S., Idaho, Alaska and Michigan are examples of places where the Northern Lights could be observed, while Iceland and Norway are among the international destinations.

Canada September 11

Canada's Poilievre signals plans for no-confidence vote against Trudeau government

Canada's Conservative Party is planning a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday.

LIFESTYLE August 5

Safety tips to know as Hurricane Debby downgraded to tropical storm

Here are storm safety precautions from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Weather Service following Hurricane Debby making landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida.

Soccer July 26

NWSL's Gotham FC signs 13-year-old, making her youngest signing in league history

The NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC, the league's reigning champion, has signed 13-year-old Mak Whitham to a three-year contract, making her the youngest signing in league history.

Mexico July 24

Death toll reaches 6 in Mexican tequila distillery blast

A sixth body has been found at the site of a Jose Cuervo-owned tequila distillery in Tequila, Mexico, that exploded and caught fire on Tuesday.

VIDEO July 18

Brian Kilmeade tours Wisconsin breweries

'Fox & Friends' co-host goes behind the scenes at Sprecher Brewing Co. to learn about the brewing process and sits down with Rebellion Brewing Company to talk patriotism and the small business climate.

Transportation July 6

Train hauling hazardous material derails, catches fire in North Dakota

Rail cars carrying hazardous materials derailed in North Dakota Friday and caught fire, the latest train derailment in the U.S. as concerns over railroads remain high.

LIFESTYLE July 4

3 popular expressions about the 4th of July and American history go far back in time

Sayings associated with the 4th of July are deeply rooted in American history — but what are their origins and why do we say them today? Here are three expressions and their stories.

Mexico June 20

Heat wave leaves at least 125 dead in Mexico

At least 125 Mexicans have been reported dead in the nation's latest heat wave, with over 2,300 more suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn.

Mexico June 10

Explosion injures 9 in Acapulco, Mexico's main square

Nine people were injured late Sunday after an explosion rocked the main square of Acapulco, a major resort community on Mexico's Pacific coast.

Mammals June 7

New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, new research shows.

Mexico June 5

WHO confirms first human death from A(H5N2) bird flu

A 59-year-old Mexican national has reportedly died from the first lab-confirmed human case of A(H5N2) bird flu, the World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday.

North America June 2

'Garfield,' 'Furiosa' continue topping box office charts amid slow summer start

"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" continued their reign as box office toppers this weekend amid an underwhelming start to Hollywood's summer season.

Alaska May 20

Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.

Mexico May 8

3-digit temperatures trigger rolling blackouts in Mexico

Hourslong rolling blackouts hit Mexico late Tuesday as high temperatures and brief drops in power generation took their toll on the Latin American country.

Canada May 8

64 charged in Canadian child sex abuse probes

64 people were arrested and charged with a total of 348 offenses amid a series of investigations into child sexual abuse in Canada's most populous province.

Canada May 7

2 of 3 suspects in Canadian Sikh separatist leader's killing appear in court

Two of the three suspects in the June killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader Singh Nijjar briefly appeared in court for the first time Tuesday morning.

Mexico May 1

Mexican police say 5 dead after consuming toxic substance in Santeria 'power' ritual

Five people were found dead in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state after consuming a lethal combination of unspecified substances, police said Wednesday.

Mexico April 30

Armed men kill patient at Mexican hospital

Armed men reportedly killed a 23-year-old patient at a hospital in central Mexico on Tuesday, prosecutors in the state of Morelos confirmed.

Canada April 30

Infant, grandparents among those killed by wrong-way police chase crash in Canada

Two grandparents, alongside their infant grandchild, were killed in a six-vehicle collision involving a vehicle being chased by police in eastern Canada.

Mexico April 25, 2024

AMLO calls gangs, cartels 'respectful people' who 'respect the citizenry'

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Thursday that the country's gangs and cartels generally "respect the citizenry" in favor of killing each other.

Fish April 22, 2024

Prehistoric lake sturgeon denied endangered species status, US wildlife officials say

Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, allowing annual spearing seasons in some states to continue.

Mexico April 12, 2024

Mexico faces dire medical fentanyl shortage despite being world's top illegal producer

Mexico is reporting a dire shortage of fentanyl for medical use, despite the overwhelming amounts of the drug being illegally produced by the country's cartels.