California's Saddleridge Fire Claims Its First Fatality
The Saddleridge Fire, which has burned about 4,700 acres of northern Los Angeles since Thursday evening, claimed its first fatality Friday morning.
Response
10-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Off Ride At South Jersey Festival
A 10-year-old girl has died after being ejected from a ride at a long-running South Jersey festival, New Jersey State Police said Sunday.
California Wildfires: Evacuations and Proactive Power Cuts
California wildfires: More than 1,600 homes in Los Angeles were evacuated Friday as various wildfires erupted and spread throughout San Fernando Valley.
9-Year-Old Charged With Murder in 5 Illinois Fire Deaths
A 9-year-old child accused of causing a mobile home fire that killed three children and two adults in central Illinois has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder.
Power Outages Begin In California Amid Hot, Windy Weather
California's biggest utility shut off electricity to more than a million people Wednesday for what could be days on end.
Illegal Vape Name Draws Scrutiny As Illness Spreads
It's a widely known vape cartridge in the marijuana economy, but it’s not a licensed brand. And it’s got the kind of market buzz no legitimate company would want.
World War II-Era Bomber Crashes And Burns; Deaths Reported
A World War II-era B-17 bomber carrying 13 people crashed and burned at the Hartford airport in an aborted takeoff attempt Wednesday, killing an undetermined number of those aboard.
NYPD Officer Shot And Killed During Struggle With Suspect
A New York City police officer grappling with an armed man died early Sunday in the Bronx after being shot three times, possibly with his own gun.
Don't Make The Vaping "Crisis" Worse With Hasty New Regulations
Vaping scare: In the rush to enact new restrictions, it may be worth asking whether lawmakers and regulators are targeting the correct problem.
Record-Breaking Snowstorm Buries Parts of Western Montana
While the southeast U.S. basked in summer-like weather this past weekend, Missoula, Montana, broke an 85-year-old record for September snowfall on Sept. 29.