After extreme fires last year that claimed 102 lives, Maui is trying to tackle the invasive grasses that pose a big wildfire risk. That could mean restoring the land to what it once was.
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The Pentagon is reinvestigating if troops killed civilians in its 2019 Baghdadi raid
A prior investigation rejected claims that civilians were killed and wounded in the raid targeting ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The Pentagon says it’s reinvestigating after an NPR report.
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Olympians at the Paris Games want to cheer on the Olympians, too
Olympians are just as excited as the public to witness the athleticism at the Paris Games — especially if it’s not their own sport. Here are some of your favorite Olympians’ favorite Olympians.
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Takeaways from Tim Walz’s introduction to the national stage
The Minnesota governor spoke alongside Vice President Harris Tuesday night for the first time as her running mate, and made clear what he brings to the campaign.
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Taylor Swift is back at No. 1, for her lucky 13th week
After a short vacation from the pinnacle of the albums chart, Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department reclaims the throne in a week filled with names and sounds that are awfully familiar.
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A man has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill U.S. leaders
Asif Merchant allegedly paid undercover officers $5,000 as an advance to execute his plan, the Justice Department said.
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A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland’s ban on assault-style weapons
The law, which was passed after the Sandy Hook school shooting, bans dozens of firearms — including AR-15s, AK-47s and the Barrett .50-caliber sniper rifle — and puts a 10-round limit on magazines.
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Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60
Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.
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Harris introduces her running mate, ‘Coach Walz,’ at an energetic Philly rally
In Philadelphia, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris introduced her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ticking through his varied resume.
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Imane Khelif, the Algerian snared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold
A boxing federation claims Khelif failed two unspecified gender tests, but Olympic officials say those tests were illegitimate. The gold medal match will be held Friday.
