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Photos: Peak bloom in D.C. draws cherry blossom fans from near and far

Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation's capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.

This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn't

While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.

Jesse Eisenberg isn't ambitious — but he does worry about failing

Actor, writer and director Jesse Eisenberg says he has had more failures than successes. In this week's Wild Card, he opens up about ambition and his his defense against despair.

Justin Stievenart, right, uses his son, Jayson, 11, for balance while switching shoes outside of his destroyed home in Harmony Hills trailer park on Saturday in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Justin was alone at home when the tornado came through and only suffered bumps and bruises. Many homes throughout Harmony Hills were damaged by the severe weather on Friday night that left one person dead in Butler County, Mo.

Severe weather sparks tornadoes and wind-fueled fires, with Southern U.S. on alert

The most fatalities were in Missouri. Forecasters warned that tornadoes, hail and violent winds continue to threaten states in the Deep South, from Louisiana to Georgia.

Insurance market problems highlighted by the Los Angeles-area fires have legislators rushing to offer up possible solutions. A house burned by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Jan. 26, 2025.

California lawmakers propose fixes for ‘insurance industry in shambles’

From pushing for oversight of the FAIR Plan to providing tax breaks for premiums, California lawmakers try to fix insurance market problems.

A cyclist rides down new protected bike lanes on 30th Street in North Park, July 23, 2021.

San Diego cargo bike riders organize to help community when disasters hit

San Diego cargo bike riders are organizing to provide community support during disasters, offering a nimble and eco-friendly solution for delivering supplies and aid.

Fireworks are shown being shot off over Mission Bay in this undated photo.

SeaWorld fireworks shows spark noise worries and calls for change

The San Diego City Council president said he has gotten complaints about the noise and possible environmental issues.

Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1986.

Gene Hackman's pacemaker activity suggests he died several days before he was found

Hackman's pacemaker was last active on Feb. 17, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. He said Friday it is "a very good assumption" that was his death date.

Look at these stamps. Now imagine nearly 162,000 of them.

Thousands of counterfeit Forever postage stamps are seized in Chicago

Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago seized nearly 162,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps this past week which the agency said were shipped from China.

A man smokes out of a dab rig at The Farmers Cup in this undated photo.

How Vista became the first San Diego city to host a public cannabis festival

Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre usually hosts concerts, plays and holiday light shows.

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