With temperatures rising again and strong winds in the forecast this week, California’s historic wildfire season may not be over, officials warn.
Author: Jessica Flores, USA TODAY
Donald Trump signs Savanna’s Act, ‘a critical first step’ to address missing and murdered Native Americans
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Utah police officer charged with assault for ordering K9 to bite Black man who was kneeling with his hands up, prosecutors say
Salt Lake City police officer Nickolas Pearce is facing a second-degree felony assault charge after ordering his K9 to bite Jeffery Ryans on April 23.