Whirl-spawning wildfire in California and Nevada challenges firefighters and threatens ecosystem
Firefighters battling a large whirl-spawning wildfire in California and southern Nevada are facing challenging conditions as the blaze spreads and threatens iconic desert Joshua trees.
2023-08-02 13:45
Asian markets tumble after Fitch downgrades US debt
Asian markets fell broadly Wednesday after ratings agency Fitch downgraded its US debt credit rating from the highest level, citing "a steady deterioration in standards of governance."
2023-08-02 12:56
Minnesota officials investigating fatal officer-involved shooting of a man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis
Three Minnesota State Patrol troopers are on leave after one of them fatally shot a man during a traffic stop early Monday in Minneapolis, and the state is investigating the shooting, authorities say.
2023-08-02 12:48
More teachers are quitting their jobs. Educators of color often are more likely to leave
Teachers are leaving jobs in growing numbers, state reports show
2023-08-02 12:20
As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace
During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week
2023-08-02 12:16
Why Trump's latest indictment will reverberate for years to come
"The United States of America v. Donald J. Trump" instantly became one of the most consequential documents in American history.
2023-08-02 12:15
Takeaways from the indictment of Donald Trump for efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat
Special counsel Jack Smith unveiled his case alleging that former President Donald Trump broke several laws in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, with a grand jury indictment returned Tuesday that illustrated the depth and breadth of the federal criminal investigation.
2023-08-02 10:58
Could Donald Trump serve as president if convicted?
Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges related to 2020 election subversion, a stunning third time this year that the former president has faced criminal charges.
2023-08-02 10:55
Projected Iowa State starting QB accused of betting on Cyclones sports, including football
Hunter Dekkers, the expected Iowa State starting quarterback, is facing allegations of breaking NCAA regulations by placing bets.There is less than one month until the college football season gets underway, and Iowa State is already facing immediate scrutiny over who its starting quarterback mig...
2023-08-02 10:22
Judge assigned to Trump case previously said 'the country is watching to see what the consequences are' for January 6
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, the judge assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump's criminal case in Washington, DC, has repeatedly spoken out in very strong terms against the efforts to overturn the election and disrupt the transfer of power.
2023-08-02 09:28
Toyota unveils the retro-styled return of the Land Cruiser
Just three years after being discontinued in North America, the Toyota Land Cruiser is coming back — with an all-new, retro-styled design. Besides the classic looks, the new Land Cruiser will also have a more accessible price than before.
2023-08-02 09:15
1 person was killed and over 50 injured after a bus rolled over near the Grand Canyon
One person died and more than 50 people were injured after a bus rolled over at the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Tuesday morning, local emergency officials said.
2023-08-02 08:49