Statewide, nearly 14,000 firefighters are contending with 25 major wildfires.
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House Democrats investigate postal chief for alleged campaign law violations
President Trump says Louis DeJoy, a major donor, should lose his job if irregularities are uncovered.
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Seven killings investigated at illegal pot grow in California
The fatal shootings in Aguanga, north of San Diego, show the violence that often permeates the state’s illegal marijuana market.
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Trump expands ban on new offshore drilling sites in Atlantic
He is seeking to claim the mantle of environmental steward as he highlights conservation projects in Florida.
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Computer glitches disrupt classes as schools return online
Headaches have plagued remote learning since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amid virus surge, South Dakota governor pushes tourism with CARES Act funds
Republican Kristi Noem’s administration is using federal coronavirus relief money to pay for a $5 million ad campaign aimed at drawing people to the state.
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Rochester police leaders retire in wake of Black man’s suffocation death
The sudden announcements come more than 5 months after the death of 41-year-old Daniel Prude.
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Naked protesters demand action after Black man’s killing
Daniel Prude died after Rochester police put a hood over his head to stop him from spitting, then held him down for about two minutes.
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California sets record with 2 million acres burned so far this year
Dry, hot winds are predicted to raise fire danger to critical levels in the coming days.
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Summer of COVID-19 ends with health officials worried
U.S. deaths from the virus more than doubled over the summer, to nearly 190,000.