Massive Northern California wildfires rage on; 1 man dead
Three massive wildfires chewed through parched Northern California landscape Sunday as firefighters raced to dig breaks and make other preparations ahead of a frightening weather system packing high winds and more of the lightning that sparked the huge blazes and scores of other fires around the state, putting nearly a quarter-million people under evacuation orders and warnings.
1 injured after big fire rips through Philadelphia warehouse
Several hundred firefighters battled a massive fire at a large warehouse in north Philadelphia early Sunday, and one firefighter was reported injured.
Police: 12 arrested, 1 officer hurt during riot in Denver
Dozens of armed "anarchists" descended on the Denver Police Headquarters late Saturday and damaged buildings, set fires and injured an officer, city officials said Sunday. A dozen people were arrested.
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Miami ICU nurse: I have never in my life seen so many deaths
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Despite pandemic, University of Minnesota seeks property
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the University of Minnesota's continued land purchases in Stadium Village.
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As virus rages, working parents face tough choices
After a spring of pandemic lockdowns and a summer of uncertainty as coronavirus infections surged, working parents with school-age children now face what could be a year of online schooling, presenting a buffet of bad options.
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3 years after Harvey, some in Houston still waiting for help
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Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic
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President Donald Trump will try to reintroduce himself — and his party — to voters this week at the Republican National Convention.
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Operation Legend puts focus on violent crime, not politics
At the small apartment where 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro was shot dead in his sleep, the sliding glass door is riddled with bullet holes. Glass is still strewn on the patio outside, the shards crunching under the feet of Attorney General William Barr and Police Chief Rick Smith as they visit the crime scene.
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump's baseless claim of 'deep state' at FDA
President Donald Trump is leveling unfounded attacks on his Food and Drug Administration and distorting the science on effective treatments for COVID-19.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Badger 5' game
MADISON, Wis. _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:01-02-05-21-31(one, two, five, twenty-one, thirty-one)Estimated jackpot: $10,000¶ Maximum…
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Kentucky police: 3 shot inside Lexington mall, 1 killed
Three people were shot inside a Kentucky mall Sunday, and one of them was later pronounced dead, police said.
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Residents flee as Gulf Coast sees possible tandem hurricanes
The Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a potentially devastating hit from twin hurricanes as two dangerous storms swirled toward the U.S from the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Officials feared a history-making onslaught of life-threatening winds and flooding along the coast, stretching from Texas to Alabama.
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National Zoo welcomes giant panda cub
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 3' game
MADISON, Wis. _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:7-1-3(seven, one, three)¶ Maximum prize: $500
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Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Evening' game
MADISON, Wis. _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:01-02-04-07-10-12-13-14-18-21-22(one, two, four, seven, ten, twelve,…
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 4' game
MADISON, Wis. _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:0-7-6-7(zero, seven, six, seven)¶ Maximum prize: $500
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Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperCash' game
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Aunt, grandmother came on fatal shooting scene by chance
An aunt and the grandmother of a Black man who was shot by police in Louisiana arrived on the scene by chance, as they drove home from a day out.
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Police: 3 officers shot in Maryland were 'ambushed'
Three police officers who were shot while responding to a call Sunday evening in Maryland were ambushed, authorities said.
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The Latest: As virus spikes, S. Korea tightens restrictions
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