What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4
With wildfires raging across the western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for…
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Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN HQ
NEW YORK — A man holding a Tibetan flag in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York set…
Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules
STUART, Fla. — Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ‘ March vehicle crash and subsequent…
Massachusetts city with large Cape Verdean community sets curfew ahead of World Cup match
BOSTON — A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew…
Maine couple spots a bear chasing a moose calf and helps it escape
A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: A…
Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness
TACOMA, Wash. — Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in…
Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case still being investigated as legitimate, FBI says
FILE – A banner with notes from hundreds of well-wishers for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host…
The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court just wrapped up a term that yielded significant rulings in cases involving race and discrimination…
Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand,…
Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday’s report will help illustrate trends
WASHINGTON — Is the U.S. economy emerging from a period of sluggish hiring to something more dynamic? Thursday’s report from…