‘Forever chemicals’ found in groundwater near military bases
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — High levels of toxic, widely used “forever chemicals” contaminate groundwater around at least six military sites in the Great Lakes...
Indiana governor talking with hospitals over COVID-19 surge
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor has extended the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency while he is in discussions with health care providers about a new...
Indiana man charged with murder in 11-month-old girl’s death
PLYMOUTH, Ind. — A man charged with neglect in the death of an 11-month-old girl left in his care now faces a murder charge...
Snail darter, humble fish blocked dam, no longer endangered
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The snail darter, a tiny fish that notoriously blocked a federal dam project in Tennessee decades ago, should no longer be...
Ida’s still risky, Kate no threat, Africa could spawn Larry
MIAMI — Hurricane Ida’s remnants dumped rain from Gulf Coast states into New England on Tuesday, while Tropical Storm Kate swirled far from Atlantic...
Wisconsin school board reverses on opting out of free meals
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Wisconsin school district has reversed a decision to leave a federal free meals program following widespread criticism and loud protests...
Mississippi highway collapses, 2 killed, at least 10 injured
LUCEDALE, Miss. — Two people were killed and at least 10 others were injured after a roadway collapsed in Mississippi on Monday night.
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EXPLAINER: Around Tahoe, special places await a fire’s fate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the winds returned this week, the Caldor Fire roared over the Sierra crest and bore down on the southern end...
California fire approaches Lake Tahoe after mass evacuation
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A ferocious wildfire approached Lake Tahoe just hours after roads were clogged with fleeing cars when the entire California...