A fast-moving wildfire sweeping through Los Angeles County prompted mandatory evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people.
Author: David Baratz, USA TODAY
California power outages aim to reduce risk of wildfires caused by dry and windy weather
On Oct. 9, 2019, California’s leading utility began shutting off power to more than 800,000 subscribers in bid to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Hong Kong leader bans masks at protests
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Oct. 4, 2019 that her government would ban face masks in public in a bid to end the city’s protests.
Vintage WWII B-17 bomber plane crashes in Connecticut
The FAA said that a vintage Boeing B-17 bomber crashed while attempting to land at Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Conn. on Oct. 2, 2019.
Hong Kong protesters clash with riot police as China marks 70 years of Communist Party rule
Hong Kong protesters clash with riot police on China’s National Day marking 70 years of Communist Party rule
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a tough re-election campaign
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized after a 2001 brownface photo from a school yearbook surfaced taken when he was a 29-year-old teacher
2019 Tony Awards: Best images from the show
Broadway came to TV Sunday, when the Tony Awards were broadcast from Radio City Music Hall. Theater’s biggest night was filled with showy moments.
Tony Awards 2019: Broadway stars shine on the red carpet
Stars turned out for Broadway’s biggest night Sunday, as Radio City Music Hall hosted the 2019 Tony Awards. See who was on the red carpet.
Memorable moments: See a photo from each day of 2019
We capture the memorable moments of 2019 with a photo from each day. Follow along for daily updates!
D-Day commemorations mark 75th anniversary of WWII Normandy landings.
D-Day commemorations mark the 75th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy.