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Maui wildfires live updates: 111 deaths confirmed, 38% of impact zone searched

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

Officials say the wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history. The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds. Much of the historic... Read More.

Off-duty police officer caught on camera rescuing choking child

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(MELVINDALE, Mich.) -- A Michigan police officer is being hailed as a hero for his quick actions to save the life of a 3-year-old boy who was choking. Mohamed Hacham was getting ready to take a nap Monday before his shift with the Melvindale Police... Read More.

Hilary may become first tropical storm to hit California in 84 years

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Hilary is heading toward Southern California where it is forecast to bring flash flooding, gusty winds and high surf. The greater Southwest area could also see flash flooding from this very rare event. Hilary is gaining strength in the Pacific Ocean and... Read More.

‘Light of hope’ seen in Hawaii recovery efforts, Biden says ahead of Maui visit

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House will be helping Hawaii residents recover from the deadly wildfires for "as long as it takes," President Joe Biden said in a recorded video message aired on ABC News' Good Morning America on Thursday. "Already from the darkness and the... Read More.

Maui wildfires live updates: Death toll rises to 111, officials say

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Officials say the wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history. The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds. Much... Read More.

First reported Maui fire may have been caused by damaged power lines, independent report claims

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Maui's first reported wildfire last week may have been caused by damaged power lines, according to newly released research conducted by a power monitoring company. On Aug. 7, more than an hour before Maui authorities said the first fire erupted according to... Read More.

Texas woman arrested for alleged death threats to DC judge in Trump election interference case

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Texas woman was arrested last week for allegedly threatening to kill the judge assigned to oversee former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington, D.C., according to court records. Abigail Jo Shry allegedly made a call to D.C. District... Read More.

Family of two children allegedly assaulted at NC pool files a federal lawsuit

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(GREENSBORO, N.C.) -- The family of two Black children who were allegedly assaulted at a pool by an apartment complex manager in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 2 filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the woman who was charged in the alleged assault, and... Read More.

Two new lawsuits seek accountability in Buffalo mass shooting

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- Two new civil lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of loved ones of those killed and more than a dozen grocery store employees and customers who survived the 2022 racially motivated mass shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York. The... Read More.

Lake Mead sees ‘significant improvement’ in water levels after drought led to disturbing discoveries

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Investments to enhance system conservation and improved hydrology have led to "significant improvements" for Lake Mead this year, the federal government announced Tuesday, after the lake hit historic lows last year and the remains of several bodies were found. Lake Mead, located... Read More.

Cost of security prompted by Idaho college killings tops $1.2M for university

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- The financial costs to the community continue to climb in the aftermath of the killing of four Idaho college students last fall. Nine months after the King Road quadruple homicide rocked North Idaho, the University of Idaho has already blown through the... Read More.

Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on small Kansas newspaper

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(MARION, Kan.) -- Marion County, Kansas, has said it will return evidence seized in a controversial police raid of a local newspaper after an attorney review. A search warrant for the newspaper's offices had been acquired based on a probable cause affidavit alleging that computer crimes... Read More.

Maui wildfires live updates: 111 deaths confirmed, 38% of impact zone searched

Off-duty police officer caught on camera rescuing choking child

Hilary may become first tropical storm to hit California in 84 years

‘Light of hope’ seen in Hawaii recovery efforts, Biden says ahead of Maui visit

Maui wildfires live updates: Death toll rises to 111, officials say

First reported Maui fire may have been caused by damaged power lines, independent report claims

Texas woman arrested for alleged death threats to DC judge in Trump election interference case

Family of two children allegedly assaulted at NC pool files a federal lawsuit

Two new lawsuits seek accountability in Buffalo mass shooting

Lake Mead sees ‘significant improvement’ in water levels after drought led to disturbing discoveries

Cost of security prompted by Idaho college killings tops $1.2M for university

Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on small Kansas newspaper

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