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First reported Maui fire may have been caused by damaged power lines, independent report claims

First reported Maui fire may have been caused by damaged power lines, independent report claims

Whisker Labs CEO Bob Marshall (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Maui’s first reported wildfire last week may have been caused by damaged power lines, according to newly released research conducted by a power monitoring company. On Aug. 7, more than an hour before Maui authorities said the first fire erupted […]

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Cost of security prompted by Idaho college killings tops $1.2M for university

Cost of security prompted by Idaho college killings tops $1.2M for university

Heather Roberts/ABC News (MOSCOW, Idaho) — The financial costs to the community continue to climb in the aftermath of the killing of four Idaho college students last fall. Nine months after the King Road quadruple homicide rocked North Idaho, the University of Idaho has already blown through the $1 million […]

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Lake Mead sees ‘significant improvement’ in water levels after drought led to disturbing discoveries

Lake Mead sees ‘significant improvement’ in water levels after drought led to disturbing discoveries

Ashley Cooper/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Investments to enhance system conservation and improved hydrology have led to “significant improvements” for Lake Mead this year, the federal government announced Tuesday, after the lake hit historic lows last year and the remains of several bodies were found. Lake Mead, located in the […]

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Two new lawsuits seek accountability in Buffalo mass shooting

Two new lawsuits seek accountability in Buffalo mass shooting

Courtesy of Wayne Jones (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — Two new civil lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of loved ones of those killed and more than a dozen grocery store employees and customers who survived the 2022 racially motivated mass shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuits […]

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Family of two children allegedly assaulted at NC pool files a federal lawsuit

Family of two children allegedly assaulted at NC pool files a federal lawsuit

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (GREENSBORO, N.C.) — The family of two Black children who were allegedly assaulted at a pool by an apartment complex manager in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 2 filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the woman who was charged in the alleged assault, and the apartment complex. […]

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6th victim dies in Pennsylvania house explosion: Officials

6th victim dies in Pennsylvania house explosion: Officials

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (PLUM, Pa.) — A sixth person has died days after a house exploded in Pennsylvania, officials said. Paul Oravitz, 56, died earlier Wednesday at a local hospital, Plum Borough officials and the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner said. Four adults and one adolescent were also recovered […]

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Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on small Kansas newspaper

Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on small Kansas newspaper

Luke Nozicka/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (MARION, Kan.) — Marion County, Kansas, has said it will return evidence seized in a controversial police raid of a local newspaper after an attorney review. A search warrant for the newspaper’s offices had been acquired based on a probable cause […]

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Michael Oher says ‘he got absolutely nothing’ from ‘Blind Side’ movie deal, ESPN writer says

Michael Oher says ‘he got absolutely nothing’ from ‘Blind Side’ movie deal, ESPN writer says

Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — “The Blind Side,” the critically acclaimed movie released in 2009, chronicled the inspirational story of now-retired NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher, who overcame homelessness as a child and went on to become a top draft pick after a supportive white couple took him under their […]

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Small Minnesota city soon to be without police force after officers resign en masse

Small Minnesota city soon to be without police force after officers resign en masse

KSTP (GOODHUE, Minn.) — A small Minnesota city will soon be without its police force after the chief and several other officers all resigned, officials said. The Goodhue City Council approved the resignations of the chief, a full-time officer and five part-time officers during a special meeting on Monday that was […]

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Father arrested after handgun found in 3-year-old’s backpack at school

Father arrested after handgun found in 3-year-old’s backpack at school

Google Maps Street View (SAN ANTONIO) — San Antonio police have arrested a 35-year-old father after his 3-year-old child showed up at pre-K with a handgun in his backpack. Pete Robles has been arrested on charges of felony child endangerment, police said. The child has been placed in protective custody with […]

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