Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY

Ashley R. Williams

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  • El Paso Times
  • Enquirer
  • Courier-Post
  • DelmarvaNow!
  • Alamogordo DailyNews
  • The Intelligencer
  • Bucks County Courier Times
  • WSAV News 3

Past articles by Ashley:

An Arkansas man returned a lost wallet to a grandmother. His kind act sparked an unexpected friendship.

A 19-year-old Arkansas man's random act of kindness has sparked an unexpected friendship between him and the recipient of his generosity. → Read More

'Dangerously cold' Arctic blast coming for Northeast; wind chills as low as 40 below zero: Friday updates

A dangerous Arctic blast began its sweep over the Northeast, bringing wind chill warnings and record-breaking cold temperatures. → Read More

Names of victims in Monterey Park mass shooting emerge: 'Mymy was our biggest cheerleader.'

Information was emerging Monday about the victims of a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, that left ten people dead over the weekend. → Read More

Pre-Christmas blizzard expected to wallop northern US could strengthen into a bomb cyclone

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch Tuesday for over 40 million people in the North Central U.S., including Chicago. → Read More

In the spirit of giving? What to know about the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaign

This year, Salvation Army expects to surpass $3 billion in donations since its first National Red Kettle Kickoff with the Dallas Cowboys in 1997. → Read More

It was just one random act of kindness. But it sparked a family's decade of giving.

Seven days of kind acts every December blossomed into the New Hampshire-based Butts family’s month-long annual Christmas Kindness Project. → Read More

15-year-old arrested after 5 killed in North Carolina shooting; Raleigh officer among victims

Police in North Carolina continued to investigate a gunman’s motive Friday following a deadly Raleigh shooting that left five people dead. → Read More

What is the future of daylight saving time? Year-round change depends on federal vote.

Daylight saving time starts annually in the U.S. on the second Sunday in March. It ends in November, with clocks "falling back" one hour. → Read More

Hurricane Orlene makes landfall in Mexico as Category 1 storm with heavy rain, storm surge

Mexico will experience hurricane- and tropical storm-force conditions Monday as Hurricane Orlene slams the southwestern coast. What to know. → Read More

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina; 'Herculean' rescue effort ongoing in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis says: Live updates

Hurricane Ian made its second U.S. landfall Friday in South Carolina. It's the first landfalling hurricane in the state since Matthew in 2016 → Read More

Why did water leave Tampa Bay during Hurricane Ian? What to know about reverse storm surge

Hurricane Ian's powerful winds appeared to draw water away from the Florida coastline, exposing the floor typically covered by about 12 feet of water. → Read More

There's not enough water in Jackson 'to fight fires, flush toilets,' Mississippi governor says

A state of emergency was declared Monday night in Jackson, where the water was unsafe to drink amid Mississippi's ongoing water crisis. → Read More

Suspect in Albuquerque Muslim killings told police he was fleeing city over violence, denied crimes

The suspect in a string of killings targeting Muslim men in Albuquerque. New Mexico denied having involvement when questioned by police, records show → Read More

Oak Fire threatening Yosemite grows to California's largest wildfire this year: What we know

The Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park has become the largest wildfire in the state of California this year. Here's the latest. → Read More

Woman fires gun at Dallas airport, taken to hospital after being shot by police, chief says

A woman fired a handgun at Dallas Love Field Airport on Monday. She was shot by police and taken to the hospital. No other injuries were reported. → Read More

K2, the brightest comet in our solar system, will swing by Earth. Here's when to see it.

The bright K2 comet — previously the farthest active comet ever spotted — approaches the Earth on July 13 and 14. Here's what it is and how to see it. → Read More

July Fourth shooting at Minneapolis park sends 8 people to hospital

An unidentified person fired shots into the crowd at Boom Island Park in northeast Minneapolis, police said. No one has been arrested. → Read More

Fourth person dies after Amtrak train crash, derailment in Missouri: What we know

Authorities said Tuesday that a fourth person died after an Amtrak train crashed into a dump truck and derailed in Mendon, Missouri. → Read More

At least 3 dead, 40 injured after Amtrak train hits dump truck in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities said 3 people were killed and multiple others were injured after an Amtrak train derailed in rural Missouri on Monday afternoon. → Read More

A strawberry supermoon will illuminate the skies this week. Here's what to know.

The second supermoon of 2022 comes this week when June's strawberry moon peaks on Tuesday. Here's when you can see it the best. → Read More