Hundreds of thousands were still without power in the South as storm cleanup efforts continued.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
‘We lost pretty much everything’: Cleanup continues as death toll rises in Northeast after Ida
President Joe Biden visited hard-hit Louisiana on Friday. Ida has left over 60 people dead across eight states.
‘Battling what we can battle’: Lighter winds expected to aid crews fighting Caldor Fire raging near Lake Tahoe
Lighter winds are forecast for Thursday and Friday, which could help crews battling a blaze within miles of scenic Lake Tahoe.
Faith leaders are encouraging vaccinations, framing the decision as a religious obligation: It’s working
Many faith leaders say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a moral responsibility — and the effort among religious organizations is paying off.
Gunmaker Remington offers $33M settlement to Sandy Hook families, the latest step in yearslong legal battle
The case has the potential to offer a rare glimpse into how a major gunmaker markets its products and may shift conversations about gun violence.
‘Losses will be high’: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Haiti; more than 300 dead
The quake has sparked comparisons to the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti that killed an estimated 300,000 people.
Charred buildings, burned cars and an abandoned town: Haunting photos of California wildfire aftermath
Burned cars, incinerated buildings and heavy smoke are left in the aftermath as California’s Dixie Fire, now the nation’s largest wildfire, rages on.
Army unveils memorial for Black soldier lynched at Georgia military base 80 years ago
Pvt. Felix Hall was last seen alive in an all-white neighborhood in February 1941. He was found hanging from a tree on a segregated military base.
Barbie debuts one-of-a-kind dolls in likeness of six women who are ‘heroes of the pandemic’
The six women are ‘experts in their fields who have shown unprecedented courage during a challenging time,’ according to a Mattel statement.
‘Forever grateful’: Officer dies after being attacked outside Pentagon, officials say
An officer has died after being attacked on Tuesday morning at a transit station just outside the Pentagon, federal officials say.