A grand jury in Georgia that has been investigating former President Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 election results in that state returned at least one indictment Monday, though it was not immediately clear against whom. (Aug 14)
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Wisconsin man missing 9 months since attempted traffic stop found dead in abandoned home
Christopher Miller Jr. was last seen running from a Wisconsin traffic stop in November. His body was found in an abandoned home, police said.
A Kansas police force comes under constitutional criticism after raiding a newspaper
A small central Kansas police department is facing a torrent of criticism after it raided the offices of a local newspaper and the home of its publisher and owner. (Aug. 14) (
‘Nothing can prepare you for what I saw,’ FEMA Director admits after seeing Hawaii fire damage
‘Nothing can prepare you for what I saw,’ FEMA Director admits after seeing Hawaii fire damage
A landmark case: In first-of-its-kind Montana climate trial, judge rules for youth activists
District Court Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the policy the state uses in evaluating requests for fossil fuel permits is unconstitutional.
Maui fires live updates: Fire ‘deemed to be out’ roared back to life, fueling tragedy
Over 2700 structures were destroyed in Lahiaina and an estimated value of $5.6 billion “has gone away,” Gov. Josh Green said.
21-year-old woman dies after falling 300 feet at Rocky Mountain National Park
A 21-year-old woman died after falling 300 feet at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. A 25-year-old man was critically injured in the fall.
Marine charged with sexual assault after 14-year-old found in California barracks
A U.S. Marine has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl found earlier this summer in his barracks at his Southern California base.
16 people injured after boat explodes at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri
Missouri troopers are investigating after 16 people were injured following a boat explosion at Millstone Marina in the Lake of the Ozarks.
‘No time to grieve’: Maui death count could skyrocket, leaving many survivors traumatized
As officials continue to find new bodies in Maui, mental health professionals are preparing to meet the longer-term needs of wildfire survivors.