Firefighting crews make progress against Maui wildfires that killed at least 80 people, but flare-ups continue
Firefighters battling Maui's ferocious wildfires that killed at least 80 people and leveled entire communities have made some progress in containing the blazes, while search and rescue crews continue efforts to recover more bodies Saturday as the death toll is expected to climb.
2023-08-12 17:24
Wildfires in Maui have killed at least 53 people, displaced thousands and demolished many homes. The death toll is expected to rise
The dayslong wildfires ravaging Hawaii's Maui island have killed at least 53 people but the toll is expected to rise, officials said Thursday, warning the number of missing is unclear in a natural disaster the governor said could be the largest in state history.
2023-08-11 15:29
U.S. forecasters raise 2023 hurricane forecast
By Erwin Seba HOUSTON (Reuters) -U.S. government forecasters on Thursday said they expect a more dangerous Atlantic storm season than
2023-08-11 00:52
Deadly wildfires devastating Maui force harrowing escapes as homes and landmarks burn
As deadly wildfires devastating parts of Maui approach their third day, residents and visitors are recalling harrowing escapes by car or boat, taking stock of the homes and landmarks they've lost and wondering what to do next.
2023-08-10 14:27
'It's apocalyptic': People jumped into the ocean off Maui to flee wildfires Hurricane Dora helped fuel
The wildfires raging out of control in Maui are so catastrophic, Hawaiians are hurling themselves into the ocean to escape the flames.
2023-08-09 20:52
Leah Remini sues the Church of Scientology and its leader, alleging harassment, stalking and defamation
The actress Leah Remini has filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, claiming she has suffered years of harassment, intimidation and defamation as part of an organized campaign of retaliation for her criticism of the church since leaving it a decade ago.
2023-08-04 06:15
Pope meets victims of clerical sexual abuse in Portugal
A report this year said at least 4,815 children in Portugal were abused by members of the clergy.
2023-08-03 11:47
Dagestan profile
Provides an overview of Dagestan, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
2023-08-02 22:56
Patriots’ Plan B for DeAndre Hopkins retires days after signing
Wideout Jalen Hurd signed with the Patriots a week ago, but he recently changed his mind and decided to retire.A week is all it took for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to run the newly signed Jalen Hurd out of town.Hurd, an ex-49ers draft pick, agreed to terms with New England on July 24, at...
2023-08-02 21:20
5 wild lineups we can't wait to see in the 2023-24 NBA season
The NBA offseason is far from over, but there are still plenty of potential on-court lineups that are tantalizing. Here are five we can't wait to see.While many NBA teams are clearly far from their final product, plenty of teams seem to be content with what they've done — or have...
2023-08-01 21:55
First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana's coast
Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.
2023-08-01 08:48
Recruits take note: Alabama stars are cashing in in the NFL
What's the secret to getting a huge payday in the NFL? Getting recruited to Alabama's football team is a good start.There's no secret recipe to becoming a financially successful NFL player, but if history is any indication, playing ball at Alabama will probably increase any recrui...
2023-07-31 08:46