A devastating 2018 California wildfire killed 85 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings. Now, as the town of Paradise rebuilds, it is installing and testing new wildfire warning sirens. (Aug. 17) (AP Video: Haven Daley)
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Recreation and diplomacy meet at Camp David
President Joe Biden’s meeting with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on August 18 will join a long list of historic, diplomatic visits to the presidential camp. (Aug. 16)
Oklahoma Supreme Court will consider Tulsa Race Massacre reparations case
The Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed to consider a reparations case regarding the Tulsa Race Massacre after a district judge dismissed it last month.
Maui authorities defend not using sirens for wildfire
The head of the Maui’s emergency agency said on Wednesday he had “no regret” that sirens weren’t sounded to warn people about encroaching wildfires. (Aug 16) (AP video/Mike Householder)
‘The Blind Side’ movie controversy explained: Who profited from Michael Oher’s life story?
As controversy swirls around 2009’s “The Blind Side,” who made the money from the film? Is there any chance Sandra Bullock would give up her Oscar?
Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis vs. Donald Trump: His defense? Suggest she is racist
Fulton County DA Fani Willis is the most recent example of a Black judge, district attorney or prosecutor bearing the brunt of Trump’s verbal attacks.
Tropical Storm Hilary forecast to reach Southern California, ‘significant’ rainfall possible
Tropical Storm Hilary, which is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday, is expected to head toward the Baja California peninsula this week.
Britney Spears’ husband Sam Asghari files for divorce: ‘I wish her the best always’
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari, who were married in June 2022, have broken up after 14 months of marriage. Asghari filed for divorce late Wednesday.
Kansas prosecutor says police should return materials seized in raid on newspaper
A Kansas prosecutor says that he found insufficient evidence to support the police raid of a newspaper and that all seized material should be returned. (Aug. 16)
Appeals court backs limits on access to abortion pill mifepristone, ruling against Biden’s FDA
The 5th Circuit ruling was only the latest step in what has turned into a months long legal drama over access to the abortion pill mifepristone.