Police in Franklin North Carolina say Margaret Frances Elizabeth “Maggie” Sweeney was arrested for allegedly making false reports that she had been murdered.
Author: Terry Collins, USA TODAY
‘The next Maui could be anywhere’: Hawaii tragedy points to US wildfire vulnerability
Maui disaster shows America’s high risk for devastation from wildfires as communities lack plans, cash to keep citizens safe from blazes.
FEMA pledges nearly $5.6 million in aid to Maui survivors; agency promises more relief
FEMA said it has already given Maui wildfire survivors more than $5.6 million in aid as more federal relief is anticipated.
What went wrong in Maui? As ‘cataclysmic’ fires grew, many heard no warnings
Many residents in Maui said they were awakened by smoke and flames, not sirens, to evacuate during the deadly wildfires. Did something go wrong?
Minister vows to rebuild historic Waiola Church after Hawaii wildfires: ‘Strength lies in our people’
Raging Maui wildfires destroyed beloved and historic Waiola Church just months after the congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary.
Sacramento mayor trades barbs with DA over ‘unprecedented’ homeless crisis
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho and Mayor Darrell Steinberg are at odds on solving homelessness as Ho threatens to take legal action.
Thousands of Los Angeles city workers stage 24-hour strike. Here’s what they want.
More than 11,000 city workers in Los Angeles stage a 24-hour strike, citing unfair labor practices and city leaders not negotiating in good faith.
Weeks after a dam was blown up in Ukraine, the collapse continues to cause strife
A major dam explosion has Ukrainians searching for clean water as concerns over diseases loom. The Red Cross is among aid groups seeking solutions.
Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys hint alibi defense in Idaho slayings
Defense attorneys for Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger suggest in latest court filing that he wasn’t at house where victims were killed.
‘Stop scam calls:’ What the federal government is doing to halt illegal robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission announced a nationwide crackdown to stop companies from flooding Americans with unwanted, illegal robocalls.