“I hope God forgives you,” said Steven McGothlin, the brother of Rachel McGlothlin and uncle to Sapphire,. “Because he is the only one.”
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Firefighters in Hawaii fought to save homes while their own houses burned to the ground
Many emergency workers in Hawaii rushed to save others as their own homes burned to the ground during deadly fires in recent days.
16-year-old left Missouri home weeks ago. Her dad is worried she’s in danger.
It’s not the first time Timmy Treon’s daughter has run away, but as the days turn into weeks, his fears grow that the Missouri teen in serious danger.
Remains of Myshonique Maddox, Georgia woman missing since July, found in Alabama woods
Myshonique Shontrell Maddox, 28, was reported missing out of Columbus, Georgia on July 22. Her remains were found in a wooded area in Alabama.
Maui wildfire death toll climbs to 106 as grim search continues
Complicating the recovery efforts was a weather forecast calling for storms with rain and high winds in Maui this weekend.
Florida’s coral reef is in danger. Scientists say rescued corals may aid recovery
Record marine heat wave bakes Florida corals, while scientists nurse rescued coral fragments that could one day aid recovery.
Dottie Fideli went viral when she married herself. There’s much more to her story.
Outwardly vibrant, Dorothy “Dottie” Fideli wasn’t confident until she taught herself to read. Then the Ohio woman celebrated her newfound self-love.
AP Top Stories August 16 A
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…
Denver police officer fatally shot a man she thought held a knife. It was a marker.
Police released body-worn camera footage, which showed an officer fire two shots at Brandon Cole as he ran toward her holding a marker, not a knife.
Japanese sumo champion chases American football dream
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…