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August 25, 2023

Hawaii releases names of 388 people still missing from Maui fire

Hundreds of people are still missing in Maui following America’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century, which caused 115 deaths and destroyed the historic community of Lahaina.

August 25, 2023

Hawaiian business goes viral for sign slamming Biden's kitchen fire comments: 'not always about you'

A Hawaiian rental business blasted President Biden after his recent comments comparing the deadly Maui wildfires to a fire in his kitchen.

August 25, 2023

California doctor praised for his pandemic response pleads guilty to selling misbranded cosmetic drugs

Dr. Tien Tan Vo, a doctor lauded for his work on containing the spread of COVID-19 in a badly stricken California community, has pleaded guilty to selling non-FDA-approved lip fillers.

August 25, 2023

Bryan Kohberger secretly alleges 24 flaws in Idaho murders indictment in latest motion to dismiss

Bryan Kohberger has waived his right to a speedy trial, but his defense continues to fight the evidence used in his arrest in the Idaho student murders case.

August 25, 2023

Freedom caucus lawmaker warns Trump: Tell supporters to 'stand down'

Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck said Thursday that former President Donald Trump should urge his supporters to "stand down" and refrain from violence.

August 25, 2023

LA plague of 'flash mob' robberies sends police scrambling

The LAPD is combating a spike in flash-mob robberies with a dedicated task force to counter the phenomenon, which is often organized via social media.

August 25, 2023

Former bishop who was cleared by Vatican of multiple sexual assault allegations dies at age of 91

Retired Wyoming Bishop Joseph Hart, who was cleared by the Vatican after being accused of abusing multiple minors, has died at the age of 91.

August 25, 2023

3 lawsuits filed in Washington following 2022 seaplane crash that killed 10

A pilot and nine passengers died in a seaplane crash in Washington on Sept. 4, 2023. Three lawsuits have been filed against the responsible companies.

August 25, 2023

Yellowstone tourist faces federal charges after burning himself in thermal area

A Michigan man is facing federal charges after allegedly wandering off a trail in Yellowstone National Park and sustaining thermal burns.

August 25, 2023

Meet the American who brought Barbie to life, Ruth Handler, fierce testament to girl power

Meet Ruth Handler, the American who co-founded toy-industry giant Mattel; she was also the creator of Barbie, introduced at the International Toy Fair in New York in 1959.