How to stay safe from the smoke that's spreading from the Canadian wildfires
From particulate matter to the AQI, here's what you need to know to protect yourself as the smoky haze settles over much of the East Coast.
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Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable
Police body cameras have increased accountability for K-9 units, making it easier for defendants to claim unconstitutional searches. A federal lawsuit in Texas illustrates the new dynamic.
Hawaii's Mount Kilauea volcano has erupted again. Watch it live
Lava began erupting at the Halemaʻumaʻu crater and reached heights of 13 to 30 feet and covered an area of approximately 370 acres. The biggest threat to those in the area is volcanic gas.
Supreme Court justices, minus Thomas, and Alito, file financial disclosure reports
Justice Clarence Thomas' disclosure form had been eagerly awaited in the wake of news reports that he accepted luxury trips worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.
A wolverine was spotted in California. Here's what happens next
Though unconfirmed, he's thought to be a young creature roaming in search of a partner. Relatable!
Puerto Rico lost its only elephant — and cracked open a well of emotions
Mundi the African elephant was the pride of Puerto Rico's only zoo. But her fate became entangled in the island's recent struggles with natural disasters and a debilitating debt crisis.
A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires
Some of the worst air quality was recorded in the Great Lakes region and in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Soccer shocker: Lionel Messi says he will join Miami's MLS team
After months of speculation, Messi announced his decision Wednesday to join Inter Miami, a franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces presidential bid
The two-term Republican governor has made news over the past year for championing far-right conservative policies aimed at curbing abortion access and transgender rights.
Photos: Extreme Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds parts of U.S.
Unhealthy air quality grips the East Coast reaching as far south as North and South Carolina.