Search efforts covered more than 1,000 square miles in 24 hours, but officials said that six of the seven crewmembers were never recovered.

Jos Hernndez, the first migrant farm worker to travel to space, served as an engineer on the Space Shuttle mission STS-128 in 2009 and attributes his success to his second-grade teacher, who encouraged his education.

A federal judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.

According to fire officials, the resident told crews he was awakened by his dog, Red, as smoke began filling the home. He said Reds warning gave him enough time to escape.

"He's my living lifesaver, my living angel," said Michelle Hunt, whose grandson saved her life by performing CPR when she stopped breathing at home.

It's the second federal funding lapse in less than three months, but this one may be short-lived.

Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 29 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the war.

"It was laughable, if there was something to laugh about," said one of the nurses. "There was no way this person ran headfirst into a wall."

After a frigid start, sunshine will help temperatures to climb a bit more compared to yesterday, but still cold this afternoon ahead of snow chances Sunday.

Mino Ohye served in the military of two countries.

A Central Iowa woman is using her addiction recovery experiences to help other women by opening a transitional recovery home for women in Des Moines.

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Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.

The ARL is calling on lawmakers to advance a bill to change the punishment for torturing an animal.

KCCI-TV partners with Variety for the 52nd annual Variety Telethon, bringing viewers a day of inspiring stories that highlight community, inclusion, and hope.

Even with all eyes on Punxsutawney Phil, the infamous rodent has an accuracy rating of about 35%, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Yuengling will be available in Iowa starting Feb. 2, with a launch party planned in Des Moines.

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to award more than $78.6 million in federal funds to transform rural health care.

An Iowa DOT crew found a grooming kit containing syringes and methamphetamine during routine maintenance on Iowa Highway 21 in Tama County.

Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodrguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.

The Senate voted Friday night to keep the government funded, but a partial shutdown is still set to take effect at midnight as the House remains out of session until Monday.

Robert Pratt, a retired federal district court judge from Iowa, passed away at the age of 78, as announced by The Harkin Institute.

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Is VEISHEA making a comeback? Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would explore its return.

Work requirements are kicking in for many older adults and parents of teenagers to continue receiving benefits from the biggest U.S. food aid program.