Human connections bring hope in North Carolina after devastation of Helene
In the midst of the devastating destruction left by the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina, human connections are giving the survivors hope in western North Carolina.
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Nebraska officer followed policy when he fatally shot a fleeing man 8 times, police chief says
Omaha’s police chief says an officer followed protocol when he shot a fleeing armed man eight times, killing him.
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US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
The action broadens the scope of the U.S. effort to counter products from entering the country that the government says are tied to human rights abuses.
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A private island for $1,000 per night — for those who are willing to get there
Pinang Island is a rustic eco-resort that opened two years ago in Indonesia. But traveling to the remote island often requires three flights and a boat ride.
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Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze caused by downed power lines, investigation finds
The Aug. 8, 2023, blaze — the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century — emerged in the afternoon in the same area as the blaze that began early that morning.
