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Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify

A firefighter battles a wildfire in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia, earlier this month. This fire season, the country has had an unusually high number of hot spots, according to one estimate.

Dan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in perplexing Alaska Senate race

Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan denies he is a spoiler candidate.

5 people and multiple animals killed on rural Oregon property, with suspect found dead

A man suspected of killing five people and domestic animals in Oregon has been found dead in Washington state.

French tourist dies in Death Valley heat after vehicle gets stuck in mud

High temperatures in Death Valley were expected to remain in the 115- to 118-degree range for the workweek, with the National Weather Service issuing an extreme heat warning for the area.

Father of sailor aboard USS Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says

The USS Abraham Lincoln conducts U.S. blockade operations in the Arabian Sea on April 16.

Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages

Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.(Image credit: ...

Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire explodes outside Reno, Nevada, scorching over 15-thousand acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports.

Sean Grayson, ex-deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey, dies, attorney says

Sangamon County, Ill., Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson killed Sonya Massey after she called to report a prowler outside her home in 2024.

Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals

Smoke rising from the Hawk fire in Reno, Nev., on Saturday.

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

The US Capitol behind vehicles on the track during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race through the capital, revs up ...

CeeDee Lamb’s home burglarized while Dallas Cowboys star was at training camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb at training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, Calif., on Aug. 1, 2026.

Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in downtown D.C. celebrating U.S. 250th birthday

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix was an elaborate 250-mile spectacle with few expenses spared.

Minnesota man charged in death of co-worker crushed by hydraulic grapple in prank gone wrong

Grapple hook on crane picking up logs -storm debris in upscale neighborhood

Learning to live in a post-American world

In a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.

Hayden Panettiere’s Final Battles: Mysterious Pain and Trouble With an Ex

At the end of Hayden Panettiere’s memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” she says she had been trying to embrace “radical acceptance,” a term she learned in mental health and addiction treatment.

What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items.

Buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.

‘Heat Dome’ to Bring Dangerous and Prolonged Heat Wave to Southern States

Even after sunset, there will be little relief, as much of the South is expected to remain above 80 degrees for several nights in a row.

Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm

A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11(Image credit: Scott Olson)

Nonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond

A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.(Image credit: Ysa Mend...

Raman's role in tackling homelessness comes under scrutiny in L.A. mayor's race

Critics say the candidate failed to lead a homelessness committee with the urgency needed to combat L.A.'s enduring crisis. Raman claims that politics were at play.

Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing

Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to subv...

U.S.-Canada Trade War: What to Know About Tariffs and the Negotiations

In a powerful speech on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said the country was under attack by President Trump’s tariffs and “at war” with the United States.

Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala

More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.(Image credit: NOAA)

He Was Wrongly Convicted of Attempted Rape. He’s Suing the DNA Analysts.

The lawsuit comes more than a decade after the New York City medical examiner’s office launched an internal investigation into whether it had mishandled DNA evidence in hundreds of rape cases.

Body cam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says

The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.(Image credit: Luke Sharrett for NP...

Highway 1 and Big Sur businesses reopen, but Timber fire still burns

Big Sur's Highway 1 reopens to travelers after a 12-day closure caused by the Timber fire, which continues to burn in Monterey County.

Trump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules

The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.(Im...

Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital

Looking out across the city of Sapporo, in Hokkaido, Japan.

Opinion: Mr. Rogers keeps finding a new neighborhood

MLB catcher Jake Rogers probably didn't know if he was coming or going the last several weeks: he's been a Detroit Tiger, a Baltimore Oriole, a Boston Red Sox, and now he's a Chicago White Sox.(Image ...

As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Roy Choi

The famous chef would traverse Los Angeles for lobster noodles, spicy tofu and, at the movies, popcorn (buttered on top and in the middle).