Oregon braces for "mass fatality incident" as wildfires rage
More than half a million people — 12% of the state's population — have fled their homes in Oregon.
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10,000 North Carolinians vote absentee in first week
Democrats accounted for more than half of the over 750,000 absentee ballots requested so far, according to the state.
Professor on leave after video showed him using N-word during class
Video appears to show the professor telling his educational psychology students they could use the N-word because it would be in a "pedagogical sense."
Electrician helps woman repair her home — for free
Any electrician can flip a switch — but only John Kinney of Woburn, Massachusetts, can make a customer light up like this.
Dak Prescott reveals he got help for depression: "It saves lives"
"I think it's huge to get help and it saves lives," Prescott said.
Florida bars to reopen even as state battles coronavirus
Move to lift restrictions on drinking establishments comes as college students return for in-person classes.
U.S. budget deficit hits all-time high of $3 trillion
That's more than double previous record of $1.4 billion set in 2009 during the Great Recession.
Trump praises resolve of Flight 93 passengers and crew on 9/11 anniversary
"The only thing that stood between the enemy and a deadly strike at the heart of American democracy was the courage and resolve of 40 men and women, the amazing passengers and crew of Flight 93," he said.
How to help victims of the West Coast's apocalyptic wildfires
Millions of evacuees, firefighters and animals are facing unprecedented blazes in California, Oregon and Washington.
Columbia under investigation for its handling of sex assault allegations
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has described the investigation as "intensely active."
Prosecutors in Floyd case say ex-cop had used excessive force before
The new details were outlined in a prosecution filing before the four former Minneapolis police officers appeared in court Friday.
Durham aide resigns from Justice Dept amid Russia probe
Nora Dannehy, the top aide to the U.S. attorney probing the origins of the Russia investigation, has resigned from the Justice Department.
8,800 migrant kids have been expelled under pandemic border policy
Seven thousand members of migrant families have also been expelled under the policy, which officials say is designed to contain the coronavirus.
Ex-felons in Florida can't vote until they pay fines, court rules
Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implications for the November elections.
Why many parents may have to quit working as school resumes
A year on the sidelines can result in a six-figure loss in long-term pay and retirement savings, one expert warns.
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital on Saturday, Vatican says
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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to prison in Pennsylvania
