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Over 746K homes across US without electricity/ AC as widespread heatwave taxes power grids
Temperatures in New York City are forecast to reach 101 degrees and 104 in Washington, D.C., central to the country's July 4 and 250 birthday celebrations.
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California bans 'sell by' labels on perishable food, in attempt to cut down on waste
State and federal officials have long said the labels confuse consumers about when to throw away aging food products
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Swimmer bitten off Long Island beach in suspected shark attack
The incident occurred at Jones Beach State Park, which is on a barrier island in New York's Nassau County, about 30 miles from Manhattan.
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Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake is back at work and will not face discipline
"Although this incident has been reviewed at multiple levels, I know that some will not be pleased with the outcome; however, given the facts, the only lawful and appropriate decision was made," City of Kenosha Police Department Chief Daniel Miskinis said in a statement.
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Officer in Minneapolis-area shooting fired fatal shot after mistaking gun for Taser, police say
Police body camera footage from the shooting was release Monday, a day after shooting.
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People set fires at Portland, Oregon ICE building: Reports
Authorities have not arrested anyone, the Portland Police Bureau said.
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San Francisco school board postpones plan to rename 44 schools over social issues
Parents, students, even the mayor was outraged over the focus on renaming schools as classrooms remain locked because of COVID.
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New Utah law requires biological fathers to share pregnancy costs
The bill intends to hold men accountable for half of the pregnancy medical costs women face.
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Florida races to prevent wastewater pond collapse and accompanying flood
Hundreds of local homes have been evacuated, and portions of roads have been closed.
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San Diego teachers can voluntarily teach migrant kids in-person, district's students still at home
"It's great that there's in-person learning for those unaccompanied minors from Central America, but I wish every child in San Diego County was allowed the same opportunity for in-person teaching," San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond remarked.
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Torrential rains flood Tennessee, killing four in Nashville
Four bodies found after two days, seven inches of rain.
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Multiple deaths, injuries reported in Virginia Beach shootings
Coastal city was site of major mass shooting in 2019.
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TN governor signs transgender sports bill, will require students to prove their sex before playing
Bill is one of many currently at play in states across the country.