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August 4

Hikers rescued by helicopter from remote beach after rising tides cut off their only way out

Dramatic helicopter rescue saves two hikers stranded near Elephant Rock when rising tides cut off their escape route at Point Reyes National Seashore.

August 4

Gov. Newsom vows to fight fire with fire if Texas lawmakers pass legislation regarding redistricting

Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to fight fire with fire if Texas lawmakers pass legislation regarding redistricting.

August 4

Cries for help lead rescuers to injured hiker after terrifying 25-foot plunge at popular waterfall

Emergency crews airlifted injured hiker from Big Falls waterfall after he slipped on wet rocks and fell into rocky basin, requiring helicopter rescue operation.

August 4

Former CNBC analyst who betrayed investors sentenced in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

James McDonald Jr., ex-TV financial analyst, receives five-year prison sentence and must pay restitution for securities fraud scheme affecting 23 investors.

August 4

Montana manhunt expands for ex-soldier suspect seen with stolen survival gear after bar massacre

Montana authorities expand manhunt for Michael Paul Brown, 45, accused of killing four people at Owl Bar Friday night, with suspect still at large Monday.

August 4

Major business group intervenes to blunt Newsom lawsuit attempting to reinstate EV mandates

California faces intervention from trade organizations as it sues over Congressional Review Act blocking state electric vehicle mandates, citing constitutional issues.

August 4

Sha'Carri Richardson's boyfriend defends her after arrest for alleged assault against him

Christian Coleman, Sha'Carri Richardson's boyfriend, spoke about the 2024 gold medalist's arrest from an alleged assault on him at an airport.

August 4

GOP governor greenlights state troopers to join ICE in immigration crackdown

Wyoming Highway Patrol in Laramie, Carbon, Sweetwater, Campbell and Natrona counties will assist ICE with immigration enforcement under new state agreement.

August 4

New York Post expands west with California edition planned for early 2026

The California Post will launch in early 2026 from Los Angeles headquarters, offering entertainment news and sports reporting with a west coast perspective.

August 4

Montana bar shooting suspect could return to town, state AG says, citing 'concern for the public'

Fugitive Army veteran Michael Brown remains at large after allegedly shooting four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, prompting a massive manhunt.