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Wildfire Sparked by Burning Car Triples in Size in a Day

Wildfire in California and Pacific Northwest has tripled in size in one day, and was started by a burning car, authorities said.

Wildfire Brings Evacuation in California, Crews Battle Flames in Idaho, Oregon

Rapidly growing wildfires on Thursday prompted evacuation in Northern California, a day after powerful wind and lightning strikes in Idaho and Oregon cut power and stoked flames.

Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of Detroit-Area Police Officer

A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a Detroit-area police officer.

Alaska Police and Coast Guard Searching for Missing Plane with Three Onboard

The single-propeller, 1948 Beach Craft Bonanza was flying near Mount Crillon in Southeast Alaska with a pilot and two passengers.

Ex-Uvalde School Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Charges from 2022 Shooting

A former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer who responded to the 2022 Robb Elementary School mass shooting pleaded not guilty during a court appearance on Thursday.

Melania Trump's Memoir Due This Fall

The former first lady's book will share her personal journey.

Homes Burn in Southern California as Wildfires Plague West Amid Heat Wave

Three homes were destroyed Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a scorching heat wave.

At Least 36 Deaths in Texas Connected With Beryl Power Outages

The number of deaths in Texas after Hurricane Beryl came ashore climbed to at least 36 on Thursday.

Tourist Suffers Third-Degree Burns to Feet After Losing Shoes While Walking in Death Valley

A visitor suffered third-degree burns on his feet while briefly walking barefoot on the sand dunes in California’s Death Valley National Park over the weekend, park rangers said Thursday.

15-Year-Old Charged in Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Rally Shooting to Serve Sentence in Youth Detention Center

A 15-year-old who was among those charged with opening fire during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally has been sentenced to a state facility for youths.

Dispute Over Origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Winds Up in Court

The man who says he invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos has filed a lawsuit against his former employers, alleging defamation, fraud and other violations.

Trump, Netanyahu to Reconnect at Mar-a-Lago

On Friday, Donald Trump and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet for the first time in nearly four years.

Site of 3 Killings During 1967 Detroit Riot to Get Historical Marker

The site of motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed during a race riot in 1967 is receiving a historic marker.

Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Still on Despite Rail Attack, Rainy Weather

The 2024 Paris Olympics face a tough start with suspected acts of sabotage of France's high-speed rail network and cloudy and forecast rains ahead of its opening ceremony.

Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Rises to 6.78%

Mortgage rates inched higher this week, keeping the average on a 30-year mortgage essentially flat and near the 7% range it has been for most of 2024.