Lake Tahoe wildfire seemed controllable, then it wasn’t
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Just last week, managers overseeing the fight against the massive wildfire scorching California's Lake Tahoe region thought they could have it...
Changing winds provide hope in California wildfire battle
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that...
Biden to survey Ida’s storm damage in Louisiana on Friday
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana on Friday to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and speak with local and state leaders,...
AP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally
WASHINGTON — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the...
After voters embraced mail ballots, GOP states tighten rules
A monthslong campaign by the Republican Party, fueled in part by the false narrative of widespread fraud in last year's presidential election, has led...
Divided Supreme Court leaves Texas abortion law in place
WASHINGTON — A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of...
Rainy season unleashes with fury, beauty in US Southwest
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — After two bone-dry years that sank the U.S. Southwest deeper into drought, this summer's rainy season unleashed with fury.
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‘Lean In’ circles help women in construction face bias
NEW YORK — Bethany Mayer didn't want to go back to work after learning that a fellow ironworker insinuated that women like her didn't...
Officer sues Kauai police chief for racial discrimination
HONOLULU — A police captain on the Hawaii island of Kauai has filed a lawsuit alleging his police chief discriminated against him for being...
Couple convicted in $18M COVID-19 relief scam now on the run
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles couple who were convicted of helping steal $18 million in COVID-19 relief funds are on the lam after...