How the Maui wildfires are affecting people's physical and mental health
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The aftermath of the Maui wildfires may have a significant mental and physical health toll. Dangerous wildfires — fueled by dry conditions and strong winds — are
2024 candidates react to Hunter Biden special counsel, and more takeaways from the trail
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As Republicans gathered Friday for Day 2 of the Iowa State Fair, news broke in Washington that the U.S. attorney investigating Hunter Biden was being elevated to special counsel. Several candidates in
Judge revokes bail for disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has had his bail revoked and he has been immediately remanded to custody of the U.S. Marshals. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made the ruling to
Alabama high school basketball standout dies following medical emergency
Thomas Northcut/Getty Images (PINSON, Ala.) — A star Alabama high school basketball player died after suffering a medical emergency at his school, officials said. Caleb White, a senior at Pinson Valley High School, was pronounced dead after
Ferry prices going up 4.25% in October and again next year
Ferry prices will increase starting in October. Thursday morning, the Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously to increase fares for the next two years. Prices will go up 4.25% in October, then again in 2024. For instance, to
Health Officer is not expecting a big uptick in Covid cases here, despite trend elsewhere
By Pepper Fisher PORT ANGELES – Health officials are beginning to see signs of a possible late-summer COVID-19 surge in Washington after months of low transmission rates. But health officials say it’s a little early yet to
Special counsel appointed in Hunter Biden case as plea deal reaches 'impasse'
Julia Nikhinson/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss as a special counsel in his investigation of President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden, Garland announced on Friday. The
Trump's first amendment rights are 'not absolute,' judge says in hearing on proposed protective order
ftwitty/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The judge overseeing special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 case against former President Donald Trump says Trump has a right to free speech — but it’s not absolute. Judge Tanya Chutkan is hearing
“Pretty Little Liars” star talks weight gain, experience with PCOS
Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Actress Sasha Pieterse is sharing more details of a health issue she faced while starring on the hit TV show Pretty Little Liars as a teen. Pieterse, now 27,
Biden campaign makes case for Kamala Harris three years after picking her for VP
Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden’s campaign is making the case for Vice President Kamala Harris’ spot on the Democratic ticket in a strategic memo to donors, supporters and political strategists obtained exclusively