Hurricane Larry, packing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, was expected to intensify into a major hurricane – Category 3 or stronger – within days.
Author: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
‘Who we are, not what we are’: These trans and nonbinary teens hope their books will enlighten the world during Pride
In a year that has seen a blitz of anti-LGBTQ bills, these teens are thriving and inspiring. And they have written 3 new ‘A Kids Book About’ books.
‘Another horrific act of gun violence’: One dead, officer injured in high school shooting in Knoxville, Tennessee
Police officers were responding to reports of a possible armed man when a confrontation occurred at Austin-East Magnet High School, authorities said.
‘Global responsibility’: Christians mark another pandemic Easter as pope pleads for equity in vaccine rollout
Pandemic protocol was again the unwanted guest at the Easter table across the globe, but this year there was a lining of hope: COVID-19 vaccinations.
‘Society is changing’: A record 5.6% of US adults identify as LGBTQ, poll shows. And young people are driving the numbers.
A new survey by Gallup shows that more adults are identifying as LGBTQ than ever before – an increase driven by Generation Z.
‘Incredible courage’: 3 who fought the military transgender ban took stands that opened eyes, shaped lives
The military transgender ban has left a trail of dreams deferred, lives in limbo. And it has put a spotlight on the grit of those who took a stand.
‘It’s not over’: Trump supporters flock to state capitols after Biden victory is announced
Trump supporters gathered at state capitols in Lansing, Albany and elsewhere after Joe Biden was announced the winner of the presidential election.
Tropical Storm Eta expected to intensify into the season’s 12th hurricane on Monday
Tropical Storm Eta is the 28th named storm of a historic Atlantic hurricane season, which has tied 2005 for most storms on record.
‘Smoke coming from everywhere’: Cameron Peak, Calwood fires continue to rage in Colorado
Colorado crews scrambled to gain ground against two blazes as this year’s historic wildfire season imparted more heartbreak and hardships on the West.
More lightning strikes? ‘Red flag’ warning brings more worry as California wildfires rage amid scorching temperatures; 6 dead
Firefighters are battling more than 600 blazes in California. A shift in the weather with more lightning strikes could make their job much harder.