Author: AP

A steady stream of buses and shuttles dropped off travelers evacuated from western Maui at the airport Thursday after a wildfire killed dozens of people and leveled a historic town on the Hawaiian island. (Aug. 11)

Scientists say Maui went into ‘flash drought’ conditions this summer, likely playing a factor in the fire that has caused so much destruction. (Aug. 10) (Produced by Brittany Peterson)

The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui is revealing a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battle the stubborn blaze that has already claimed 36 lives. Whole sections of the historic town…

An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption has been shot and killed at a political rally in Quito. (August 10) (AP video/Cesar Olmos)

Here are the top stories for Wednesday, August 9th: At least six dead in Maui wildfire; Biden talks up Bidenomics in New Mexico speech; Blast in Russia boosts jitters over Ukrainian drone attacks; Winning Mega Millions ticket sold at Florida grocery st…

Abortion wasn’t technically on the ballot in Ohio’s special election. But the overwhelming defeat of a measure that would have made it tougher to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution is the latest indicator that the issue remains a powerf…

Russian cosmonauts venture outside the International Space Station to attach debris shields to the Rassvet module.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has launched his presidential campaign offering an optimistic and compassionate message he’s hoping can serve as a contrast with the political combativeness that has dominated the early GOP primary field. (Aug. 9)
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Iran’s foreign minister says his country is ready to swap prisoners with the United States. (Aug. 8) (AP video: Mohsen Ganji)

Nagasaki has marked the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city, as the Japanese city’s mayor urged the elimination of nuclear weapons. (August 9)