The threat of flames from the Washburn Fire led to the closing of the grove Friday and to the evacuation of hundreds of people nearby.
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988 becomes the new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline on July 16: What to know
On July 16, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will switch to 988, similar to how people can call 911 for emergencies. What to know.
Tropical Storm Colin brings heavy rain to North, South Carolina over Fourth of July weekend
Colin is expected to continue to produce heavy rainfall and maximum sustained winds of about 40 miles per hour in North Carolina over the weekend.
Death toll rises to 51 after abandoned trailer found in San Antonio. Here’s what we know.
The passengers of the truck were suffering from heat stroke and heat exhaustion, San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood said.
Shooting at WeatherTech facility in Chicago suburb leaves 1 dead, 2 injured; suspect arrested
Of the victims who were injured, one is in critical condition while the other has been released from the hospital, police said.
6 people dead after Vietnam War-era helicopter crashes in West Virginia
The helicopter crashed around 4 p.m. local time Wednesday in Logan County, local authorities said. Crews found the helicopter in flames.
Man hailed as hero after subduing gunman in Alabama church shooting that killed 3 people
The Rev. Doug Carpenter, a former pastor at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, said witnesses recounted to him details of the shooting.
‘A sad day’: Philadelphia firefighter dies after building collapse traps 6 people
Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, officials said.
Uvalde school police chief defends shooting response, says he didn’t know he was in charge
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo has been at the center of backlash over delayed police response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
‘Stay home’: Tropical storm expected to form in Atlantic after storm soaks Miami, swamps cars
The storm system, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone One by the National Hurricane Center, would be named Alex if it becomes a tropical storm.