Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold.

The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it attempts again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball.

Starting Oct. 1, student meals will be charged based on each family’s approved eligibility status.

Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed and the Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference finals game in 20 years by beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Monday night to stave off elimination.

The NBA Finals still need an Eastern Conference champion.

The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders.

An impactful wintry system looks to take aim at the region by the middle of the week on Wednesday and into Thursday.

Top Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with a union contract set to expire late Monday.

Collect Beer Bar opens in a new location

A new United Nations report says East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.

The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular season.

Metro Detroit weather forecast for March 12, 2024.

NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis had plenty of winners.

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year.

Travelers descend on the Dam Site Inn in Pellston, Michigan, to not just dine on chicken dinners, but view incredible pumpkin designs in the fall.

A National Weather Service team will survey damage in northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.

As Buffalo, New York, marks one year since a racist massacre at a supermarket, many young Black people in the city are grappling with a shaken sense of personal security and complicated feelings about how their community was targeted.

The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set.

The last round of winter weather has moved out of the region, but we do have more winter weather on the way for the second half of next week

After some sunshine and a little snow to end the weekend; more wet weather moves in as we look ahead into the Thanksgiving holiday

What should we expect from the Detroit Pistons this season?

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra have enormous respect for each other and a bond that stems from their shared history in the sport.

The eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference have been set since before the All-Star break.

Udonis Haslem started the Miami Heat postseason with an apology.

The NCAA Frozen Four features a foursome that doesn't include any teams from the East.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are coming out of the All-Star break knowing they've got work ahead just to earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

The NBA’s new play-in tournament begins Tuesday night, and it took until the 146th and final day of this compressed season to determine who is going where for the playoffs.

The play-in field isn’t quite set.

All divisional play through the first two rounds of the playoffs made a major impact at the NHL trade deadline.

A group of Syrian chemical attack survivors and Syrian rights groups said Tuesday they have filed a criminal complaint in France over two August 2013 attacks outside Damascus, pointing to the alleged responsibility of the Syrian government in what would constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)PARIS – A group of Syrian chemical attack survivors and Syrian rights groups said Tuesday they have filed a criminal complaint in France over two August 2013 attacks outside Damascus, pointing to the alleged responsibility of the Syrian government in what would constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. It is the second such effort in Europe in recent months seeking accountability in chemical attacks. In October, human rights groups filed a criminal complaint in Germany asking prosecutors to act over the 2013 sarin attack in Eastern Ghouta and a 2017 attack in the town of Khan Shaykhun. “We urge the French judges to jointly investigate the attacks on Eastern Ghouta with the German prosecutor.

– A semi-truck hauling milk on the Indiana Toll Road crashed and rolled in the median, killing the Michigan driver, police said. The driver was identified as Robert Downs, 61, of Colon, Michigan. Approximately 4,000 gallons of milk spilled from the tanker, along with 100 gallons of diesel fuel. “Extensive damage was sustained to both the tractor and trailer,” state police said. “Due to the damage sustained, it was initially undetermined if Downs was restrained at the time of the crash.

(CNN) - Stormy weather in the East claimed at least two lives Monday night. The elderly Maryland man was standing in his driveway when high winds from a thunderstorm brought down the tree, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said. The soldier was taking part in a training exercise when the tree fell at Fort Pickett, the Virginia National Guard said in a tweet. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of the Soldier who was killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to the Soldiers who were injured," the Virginia National Guard said. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

From the Midwest to the East, a widespread heat wave poses potential dangers for more than 130 million Americans. NEW YORK - The brutal heat wave that engulfed more than half of the country, left tens of thousands without power and resulted in two deaths is finally coming to an end. Excessive heat watchAbout 195.7 million people were under an excessive heat watch or warning or a heat advisory Friday, according to the National Weather Service with alerts stretching from New Mexico to Maine. Buchanan tells CNN his department responded to 64 heat-related calls since the heat wave began on Thursday. Earlier this week Maryland officials announced four heat-related deaths between the July 3 and 15 but these were unrelated to the current heat wave.

From the Midwest to the East, a widespread heat wave poses potential dangers for more than 130 million Americans. The Braintree Police Department asked the community to put a pin in crime until the heat wave passes in a Facebook post Friday. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of the eastern United States, including Braintree in eastern Massachusetts. In the post, the department suggested everyone wait out the heat wave indoors and suspend the illegal stuff until things cool down. According to the post, Braintree police are just finishing up the second season of "Stranger Things."

From the Midwest to the East, a widespread heat wave poses potential dangers for more than 130 million Americans. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved.

It's East vs. West and North vs. South in four games that are in action in the WNBA. Sitting at second in the Eastern Conference behind the Washington Mystics, the Sun need to find a way to win. Phoenix Mercury vs. Washington Mystics Preview (tip-off 11:30 p.m. EST)The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a close win over the Atlanta Dream. A'ja Wilson leads the team in scoring with 16 points per game while Liz Cambage adds 15 points per game. Sitting at fifth in the Eastern Conference and a 6-9, record the Fever are looking to climb the standings.

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The closed bridge along Hines Drive located west of Haggerty Road and East of Riverside Drive opened Friday. The bridges along Hines Drive have been closed for almost a year after routine inspection. Barricades will stay on to keep the last closed Hines Drive Bridge (between Northville Road and N. Mill Street) closed to traffic. The following information and posted detours have been provided for the last remaining closed bridge: If traveling West on Hines Drive, make right at Northville Road reaching E. Hine Drive, make a left and go to your intended destination on Hines Drive. If traveling southbound on Northville Road, at E. Hines Drive, Continue south on Northville road reaching E. Hines Drive intersection, make a left or right based on the intended destinationWayne County has 231 bridges within its 43 communities.

The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets are in a battle for a Wild Card playoff spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference. The Canadiens currently hold the 8th and final spot in the East with 90 points. The Blue Jackets trail them with 88 points. GAME TIME: 7 p.m. in ColumbusTV: FSOH, NHLNAbout the Blue JacketsThe Blue Jackets aer 5-4-1 in their past 10 games. About the CanadiensAt the beginning of the season the Canadiens were expected to be somewhere between mediocre and battling for a playoff spot, at best.