Canadian wildfire smoke continues to worsen air quality in several US states
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues to bring dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States, with hazy and smoky skies also possible for the East and South.
Teen identified as killer in decades-old murder of teacher
A June 1978 sketch of the suspect accused of killing San Jose schoolteacher Diane Peterson, left, compared to then-student Harry Nickerson, now identified as her killer, in an undated photo, right. Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office
Inmate admits writing Trump threat letters to frame migrant, court filing says
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ramon Morales-Reyes, the man Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly accused of writing letters threatening President Donald Trump, was framed by another inmate who wanted Morales-Reyes to be deported so he would
The disaster sessions: As climate-fueled disasters increase, mental health focuses on trauma
Jennifer Silverstein had a thriving therapy business helping at-risk foster children recover from trauma when she and her family were forced to flee their home in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, at the time the most destructive wildfire
Senate considers Michael Boren to lead Forest Service, despite clashing with agency
Penny Collins/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the U.S. Forest Service has a history of clashing with the very agency that he soon could be leading. On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate
Passengers stranded for 7 hours after Norwegian Epic breaks moorings in heavy winds
AFP via Getty Images, FILE (CANTANIA, ITALY) — A routine port stop turned chaotic for thousands of passengers aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic last Friday when severe winds caused the ship to break free from its
Colorado attack comes amid record incidents of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes
Eli Imadali/AFP via Getty Images (BOULDER, Co) — As law enforcement agents investigate Sunday’s fiery attack on a group of pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, crime data shows the rampage came amid a dramatic increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic
Boulder group leader recounts 'panic' as attack unfolded: 'They're literally on fire'
Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images (BOULDER, CO) — As his friends caught fire in front of his eyes in Boulder, Colorado, Omer Shachar felt “panic right away” and said he knew he had
Protests erupt after Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE
Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images (MILFORD, MA) — Protests have erupted over the arrest of an 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student who state officials say was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the
Woman arrested for leaving dog outside in crate during extreme heat
(LAS VEGAS) — A Nevada woman was arrested after her dog was trapped outside in a crate and died due to the extreme heat, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 2:02 p.m. on