Hawaii power utility takes responsibility for first fire on Maui, but faults county firefighters
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged Sunday night its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century
1970-01-01 08:00
Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49
The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died
1970-01-01 08:00
Convicted ex-Ohio House speaker moved to Oklahoma prison to begin his 20-year sentence
Convicted former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder has been transferred to Oklahoma to begin his time in federal prison
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden to observe 9/11 anniversary in Alaska, missing NYC, Virginia and Pennsylvania observances
The White House says President Joe Biden will observe next month's 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil at an Alaska military base with service members and their families
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece reinforces firefighting forces to tackle massive blaze in the country's northeast
Greek authorities have reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden traveling to Vietnam following G-20 summit next month
President Joe Biden will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 following the Group of 20 summit in India to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders, according to the White House.
1970-01-01 08:00
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie” after all
1970-01-01 08:00
France's education minister bans long robes in classrooms worn mainly by Muslims
France’s education minister has announced a ban on long robes in classrooms starting with the new school year, saying the garments worn mainly by Muslims are testing secularism in the nation’s schools
1970-01-01 08:00
FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund
In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.
1970-01-01 08:00
EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line
The European Council president says the European Union should make a “bold move” in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine and accept new members by 2030
1970-01-01 08:00
Factbox-Most powerful hurricanes in US history
Florida was preparing on Monday for the arrival of a major hurricane expected to make landfall early on
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