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Ā» As Hawaii residents mourned those killed in ferocious wildfires, officials warned that the full human and environmental toll was not yet known and the recovery only just beginning from the destruction wrought by flames that galloped a mile every minute.
Ā»Ā Authorities say five people, including an adolescent, were found dead after a house explosion in western Pennsylvania that destroyed three structures and damaged at least a dozen others.
Ā»Ā An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
Ā»Ā Nigerās mutinous soldiers say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for āhigh treasonā and undermining state security.
Ā»Ā Democrats were already concerned about President Joe Bidenās age, his leadership on the economy and his stalled agenda in Congress. And on Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland exposed another significant vulnerability for Bidenās reelection by appointing a special counsel to probe the presidentās son, Hunter Biden.
Ā»Ā U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C. The goal is to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests over the murder of George Floyd.
Ā»Ā Thanks to his victory at the Brickyard 200, a NASCAR driver has qualified for the playoffs, the tight race in the American League West remains the same after the Rangers and Astros each lose, and in basketball, the US World Cup team picks up a nice pre-tournament win.
Ā»Ā āBarbieā is cruising atop the box office. Studio estimates Sunday said director Greta Gerwigās film phenomenon remained a runaway No. 1 in its fourth week, bringing in $33.7 million. The Margot Robbie-led and produced film from Warner Bros. surpassed $500 million in North America overall.
Ā»Ā The organizer of a Malaysian music festival is seeking $2.7 million in losses from British band The 1975 over a breach of contract.
Ā»Ā The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" is credited by hip-hop artists as a major influence as the genre turned 50.
Ā»Ā Tom Jones, the lyricist, director and writer of āThe Fantasticks,ā the longest-running musical in history, has died. He was 95.
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