Nearly 20% of the lower 48 is experiencing drought conditions, with record heat and little rainfall worsening circumstances.
Lynley Price
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MGM Resorts settles Vegas shooting lawsuits for up to $800 million
Victims of the 2017 massacre say the casino giant failed to protect 22,000 people at a concert venue it owns.
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Actor James Franco’s ex-students sue alleging sexual impropriety
Two actresses claim Franco pushed his students into performing in explicit sex scenes on camera, dangling roles in his films for those who participated.
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Uber expands helicopter service in New York
The average cost of a ride will cost $200-225 one-way per person, but flight time between lower Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport is only eight minutes.
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In fiery impeachment row, Trump sees hoax, Democrats a stonewall
The president’s anger spilled out into the open after House Democrats said they would subpoena the White House for documents related to his dealings with Ukraine.
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Israeli prime minister’s legal saga reaches critical stage
Lawyers for Benjamin Netanyahu met with the attorney general for 11 hours to discuss whether criminal charges will be pressed against the cabinet leader in a series of corruption cases.
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9 dead, hundreds wounded as protests escalate in Iraq
Protesters spread across provinces calling for toppling the government, more jobs and an end to corruption.
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Soaring eagle to film crumbling Alpine glaciers as Earth warms
Victor, the white-tailed eagle, will fly through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and end his tour in France.
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Placido Domingo resigns as general director of LA Opera
The legendary tenor, who served as general director from 2003 until now, says the sexual harassment allegations against him have ‘compromised’ his ability to serve the company.
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Youth leaders gather at U.N. to demand bold action on climate change
Activists want money to help poorer nations adapt to rising temperatures and provide green energy.