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Three innocent lives snuffed out in a racially-motivated mass shooting in a Florida dollar store—a stark reminder of the brutality of racism.

Growing from a tropical storm into a formidable hurricane, Idalia makes its ominous approach to Florida with potential for severe winds and life-threatening storm surges.

Lawsuit filed by California's Attorney General targets Chino Valley's new policy that necessitates parental notification if a child wants to be recognized by a different gender or pronoun.

New DNA findings suggest a shocking twist in the 1997 murder case of a Pennsylvania woman; the men convicted may be innocent.

Mexico confronts the U.S. over giant, anti-migrant buoys placed by Texas in the Rio Grande, potentially jeopardizing bilateral agreements.

From scorching heatwaves to catastrophic landslides, California faces its worst onslaught ever due to tropical storm Hillary. Record-breaking rains and unforeseen quakes displace thousands.

A wet winter and diligent conservation efforts provide relief to the Colorado River, reducing water shortage levels for next year.

In the aftermath of the most disastrous fire in modern Hawaiian history, ordinary locals are providing vital aid to their community while they navigate mounting frustrations and challenges.

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, dubbed "The Goon Squad", face state charges related to the horrific abuse and torture of two Black men.

James "Jimmy" Hendricks embarked on a poignant voyage carrying his late father's ashes across the American West when tragedy struck.

Wildfires in Maui become deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii's history, as death toll mounts to 80 with huge monetary fallout anticipated.

As a lethal inferno blazes through Maui, a community-led initiative is reuniting families, using an old-school method — Post-It notes.

Three friends experience a terrifying otter attack while leisurely tubing down the Jefferson River; recounts near death experience on social media.

Popular vacation hotspot in Hawaii sees the historic town of Lahaina reduced to ruins as wildfires rage, sparking tales of desperate survival and a future of uncertainty.