International News Hurricane Iota’s Destruction Coming into Focus in Nicaragua MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Piles of wind-tossed lumber used to be homes. Concrete walls have been pounded into painted chunks. Colorful... Read More
West News Northern California Agencies Sue PG&E Over 2019 Wildfire SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Sonoma County and several Northern California agencies sued Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on Tuesday over... Read More
West News Wildfire Destroys Multiple Reno Homes; Hundreds Threatened RENO, Nev. — A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds destroyed or damaged about 20 homes in two Reno foothills... Read More
News U.S. Upgrades Safety Probe Into Nearly 159,000 Tesla Vehicles WASHINGTON — The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it was expanding a probe into nearly... Read More
International News Lloyd’s of London Sees Global Pandemic Insurance Losses Above Previous Estimate Global insurance losses from the COVID-19 pandemic will be higher this year than the $107 billion Lloyd’s of London had... Read More
News Boy Scouts Aim to Settle 95,000 Abuse Claims Before Cash Crunch More than 95,000 victims have filed sexual-abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America, and the organization risks running out... Read More
News General Motors Launches Use-Based Auto Insurance With OnStar Vehicle Data General Motors Co. on Wednesday launched an auto insurance program with the help of its OnStar subsidiary, joining a growing... Read More
News US Ends Boeing 737 MAX Flight Ban After Crash Probes WASHINGTON/SEATTLE — Boeing Co won approval on Wednesday from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to fly its 737 MAX jet... Read More
News Regulator Votes to Shift Some Auto Safety Spectrum to Wi-Fi Use WASHINGTON — The U.S. communications regulator on Wednesday approved a plan to allow a growing number of wireless devices to... Read More
East News Thousands Without Power a Day After Strong Storms and Wind HARTFORD, Conn. — Thousands of Connecticut residents remained without power Monday, a day after strong storms moved through the state.... Read More