Military Collection Up in Flames, But it’s Being Rebuilt November 2, 2020 By Nick Vlahos HANNA CITY, Ill. — This all started, this passion for collecting U.S. military-related memorabilia, when Jerry Lance was 6. That...
Businesses Splurge on Insurance to Protect Against Post-Election Chaos October 28, 2020 By Suzanne Barlyn Retailers, pharmacies, liquor stores and other merchants across the United States are gobbling up insurance that protects buildings from damage...
At Least 5 Injured in Blast, Fire at Virginia Strip Mall October 19, 2020 HARRISONBURG, Va. — An investigation was underway into the cause of an explosion and large fire at a shopping center...
Southern California Edison Focus of Wildfire Probe October 14, 2020 SAN FRANCISCO — Investigators are looking into the possibility that tree branches hitting Southern California Edison electrical equipment may have...
In Hurricane-Ravaged Louisiana, Residents Dig Out, Again October 12, 2020 By Rebecca Santana, Stacey Plaisance and Alanna Durkin Richer LAKE CHARLES, La. — First, Hurricane Laura roared ashore with its staggering, 150 mph (241 kph) winds. Then Hurricane Delta...
Hurricane Delta Makes Landfall in Mexico, Toppling Trees October 8, 2020 By Luis Andres Henao CANCUN, Mexico — Hurricane Delta made landfall Wednesday just south of the Mexican resort of Cancun as an extremely dangerous...
Few Requests for Help With Graves Damaged by Hurricane Laura October 5, 2020 By Janet McConnaughey NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Laura damaged nearly 1,900 graves in Louisiana, but fewer than 25 families have asked for help...
Recovery From Hurricane Sally Incomplete on Alabama Coast October 5, 2020 GULF SHORES, Ala. — Alabama’s beaches have reopened, but the state’s coast has hardly recovered fully from the effects of...
Arson Closes Wooden Bridge in Mississippi Indefinitely September 25, 2020 TUPELO, Miss. — Folks in one Mississippi county will have to find an alternate route home after a fire on...
Oregon Grieves For Natural Places Wiped Out By Wildfires September 23, 2020 By Gillian Flaccus DETROIT LAKE, Ore. — Oregonians are grieving the loss of some of their most treasured natural places after wildfires wiped...