Author: AP

A devastating 2018 California wildfire killed 85 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings. Now, as the town of Paradise rebuilds, it is installing and testing new wildfire warning sirens. (Aug. 17) (AP Video: Haven Daley)
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A Kansas prosecutor says that he found insufficient evidence to support the police raid of a newspaper and that all seized material should be returned. (Aug. 16)

A lawyer for a prominent Memphis couple with a longstanding relationship to former NFL player Michael Oher says that they want to end a conservatorship that he’s challenging in court. (August 16)

Here’s the latest for Wednesday August 16th: More than 100 confirmed dead in Hawaii fire; Maui residents struggle with power and cellphone service; North Korea claims soldier who crossed border was disillusioned with US; California judge accused of kil…

Hidetora Hanada, Colorado State’s newest defensive lineman, was an amateur sumo wrestler back in Japan. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose up the ranks to become a Yokozuna, or grand champion. Instead of developing the career in what is considered Jap…

Footage has emerged as key evidence pointing to fallen utility lines as the possible cause of the deadly Maui wildfire. (August 15)(AP video/Haven Daley)

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Donald Trump and 18 allies have been indicted in Georgia over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. There is no shortage of logistical challenges raised by the sprawling racketeering indictment. (August 15)
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The “Barbie” trend has reached Russia, despite the movie not being available in the cinemas due to the sanctions imposed by the West as a reaction to Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. (Aug. 15)

The devastating fires on the Hawaiian island have left many traumatized and in need of mental health care.