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Tom Moore, who served as an army captain in World War II, had originally aimed to raise $1,250 before his 100th birthday on April 30. More than 347,000 people have donated so far to his effort.

New York City's battle with COVID-19. We’ll look back at the trajectory of the disease and what lessons can be gleaned for other cities facing outbreaks.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani now says he will free 1,500 Taliban prisoners starting this week and 3,500 more during yet-to-start peace talks with the Taliban.

Cuyahoga County is giving its employees 80 more hours of paid leave if they exhaust their sick time during the coronavirus pandemic. Council voted 10-1 to approve the “emergency administrative leave” measure at a special meeting Monday afternoon. Employees who feel sick should stay at home, County Executive Armond Budish said, and those who can work from home should do so. “We don’t want people coming in to infect others if they’re still sick,” Budish said.

The potential for life on Mars? We've heard stranger things.

Hawaii is heavily Democratic and the primary is the most competitive election. Hawaii Gov. David Ige appeared to hold onto his job, while former Rep. Ed Case looks set to return to Washington.

The Mendocino Complex Fire, the biggest in the state's history, now covers 457 square miles. Officials previously estimated Aug. 15 for its containment, but now say it won't be until Sept. 1.

More than 8,400 outstanding ballots are giving the Danny O’Connor campaign a tiny glimmer of hope in the race to represent Ohio’s 12th congressional…

As of Monday morning, 584 sick and dead sea turtles had been recovered near Cape Cod, Mass., this year. One official says that total might reach 1,000 by Christmas.

Wildlife officials in India are trying to catch a tiger thought to be responsible for the deaths of several people. So far, no luck. But could the secret to success be under their noses?