West News People in Maui Flee into Ocean to Escape Wildfires that are Burning a Popular Tourist Town HONOLULU (AP) — Wind-whipped wildfires raced through parts of Hawaii on Wednesday, killing 36 people while burning down businesses in... Read More
Texas / South Central News Hundreds Flee, Building Destroyed as Grass Fire Spreads to Trees Near Texas Apartments CEDAR PARK, Texas (AP) — A grass fire near Austin, Texas, spread into trees near an apartment complex and condominiums,... Read More
International News Swiss Re Says Natural Catastrophe Insured Losses Hit $50B in H1 LONDON —Insured losses stemming from natural catastrophes rose to $50 billion in the first half of 2023, the second highest... Read More
International News Stay Inside as Dangerous Stormy Weather Lashes Northern Europe, Officials Say COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths,... Read More
West News Wildfire Closes Highway Through Washington’s North Cascades National Park NEWHALEM, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire has forced a major cross-state highway to close in Washington’s rugged North Cascades National... Read More
News Bursting Ice Dam in Alaska Highlights Risks of Glacial Flooding Around the Globe JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The gray, two-story home with white trim toppled and slid, crashing into the river below as... Read More
News FAA Warns of Safety Hazard from Overheating Engine Housing on Boeing Max Jets During Anti-Icing U.S. regulators are warning airlines to limit the use of an anti-icing system on Boeing 737 Max jets in dry... Read More
East News Storm-Damaged Eastern US Communities Clear Downed Trees and Race to Restore Power Communities across the eastern United States were clearing away downed trees and power lines Tuesday after severe storms killed at... Read More
News Judge Rules that Southwest Failed to Follow His Order in Flight Attendant’s Free-Speech Case DALLAS (AP) — A judge has sanctioned Southwest Airlines, writing that the airline twisted his words and disregarded his order... Read More
News Attacks Show Why Health Care is One of the Nation’s Most Violent Fields Word spread through an Oregon hospital last month that a visitor was causing trouble in the maternity ward, and nurses... Read More