Missouri’s top court allows vote on abortion rights
Missouri’s top court on Tuesday ruled that a proposed abortion rights amendment to the state constitution will appear on the ballot in November. The decision will allow voters to decide…
Louisiana braces as Hurricane Francine barrels in
Louisiana is bracing for Hurricane Francine as the storm grows in power over the Gulf of Mexico before its expected landfall on Wednesday. Francine strengthened from a tropical storm into…
The Trade-Off for Mountain Tranquillity in California? Increasing Fire Risk.
Many Southern Californians have moved to San Bernardino County for more affordable homes and calmer lifestyles, but some also face disaster risks.
Wild horses seen escaping wildfires in Nevada
Firefighters in Nevada battled the Davis Fire south of Reno prompting evacuations and damaging structures. Thousands of residents received evacuation notices, and faced power outages to prevent further ignition. The…
Kentucky I-75 shootings: Schools closed amid hunt for gunman
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Schools in several Kentucky counties are closed Monday as the search for a man suspected of shooting into vehicles along a major highway, injuring five people,…
How Felony Convictions Keep People From Voting in Tennessee
The state’s process for restoring voting rights is a master class in undermining democracy.
Trump and Harris Neck and Neck in a New Poll, and a Manhunt in Kentucky
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After Georgia Shooting, a Grief-Stricken City Seeks Solace, and Answers
As residents in Winder, Ga., consoled one another, questions rose about whether more could have been done to prevent the attack.
Georgia shooting suspect’s mother warned school of ’emergency’, US media reports
The mother of the suspect in last week’s Georgia shooting contacted his school to warn of an “extreme emergency” and asked them to check on her son the day of…
Southern California’s Line Fire forces thousands to evacuate
More than 10,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders due to a fast-spreading, uncontrolled wildfire in southern California. The Line Fire also threatens thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings…