States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
Critics note existing rules were shaped by past tragedies and aim to prevent future harm.
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Native Americans commemorate victory at Little Bighorn with horse races, dance and song
The battle is one of the most famous and symbolically charged events in American history.
New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pills to reach the streets.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
It targets companies like Marathon and Circle K for allegedly violating antitrust laws with Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software.
Man rescued after falling into vault toilet at California campground
He underwent decontamination after being stuck for about 15 minutes.
AI is an energy and water hog, here’s what you can do to counter that
Generative AI tools consume massive energy and water. Discover how to reduce your digital footprint and opt out of AI-powered searches.
A member of the cultlike Zizians group is charged in the killings of her parents in Pennsylvania
A member of the Zizians group has been charged with murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of her parents, Rita and Richard Zajko, in Pennsylvania.
Federal agents excavate California rescue after 700 animals vanish
Humboldt County officials are excavating a Fortuna animal rescue after receiving reports of potential large-scale animal cruelty and fraud.
Army sergeant gets life sentence for shootings that wounded 5 at Georgia base
A military judge sentenced an Army sergeant to life in prison for the shooting of five people at Fort Stewart in Georgia last summer.
Police: Northern California library shooter influenced by Columbine massacre
Chico man, 18, arrested in connection with Chico library killings; Bradley Scott Sayer’s motivation was ‘a Columbine High School massacre type shooting,’ police say