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Column: If the Maui fires don't wake up Americans to the climate emergency, nothing will

That fantasy of Hawaii as an 'escape from it all' should be forever punctured — a reminder that no place is safe from the damage humans have done to the atmosphere.

Child dies aboard asylum-seekers bus en route to Chicago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began authorizing migrants to be sent from Texas last year. Other cities across the U.S. have also sent buses with migrants to Chicago.

Oprah Winfrey donates supplies to Maui residents affected by 'overwhelming' wildfires

Oprah Winfrey, who lives part-time in Maui, arrived at a shelter there with pillows, shampoo and other supplies in tow for residents displaced by wildfires.

Judge says Trump's free speech rights 'not absolute' in 2020 election trial

Judge Tanya Chutkan said she will not consider the 2024 campaign in making decisions during the trial tied to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Chaos and terror: Failed communications left Maui residents trapped by fire. Scores died

A windswept fire invaded a historic town in Maui this week, setting in motion a familiar and terrifying chain of events.

Photos: Maui devastated by deadly wildfire

A Maui tourist hub looks like a wasteland, with homes and entire blocks reduced to ashes in one of the deadliest U.S. blazes in recent years.

How to adjust your travel plans for Hawaii during the wildfires

What to do if you had a vacation to Maui planned before the wildfires: Can you get a refund? Might you still be able to go?

What makes for a transgender safe haven? California, other blue states are figuring it out

Transgender rights advocates say new laws can do only so much if they aren't properly implemented and funded, and designed to help the community's most vulnerable members.

Column: As Lahaina mourns tragedy, another crisis is coming

Maui faced a housing shortage before a fire destroyed Lahaina. Though its tourist facade may be rebuilt, bringing back its thriving local community will be a challenge in an era of climate disasters.

How a perfect storm of climate and weather led to catastrophic Maui fire

The Hawaiian Islands do see wildfire from time to time, but the catastrophic Maui fires were spawned by a striking mix of factors, including climate change.

Opinion: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' corruption is intolerable. Here's what we can do about it

A new ProPublica report reveals the jurist's pattern of secretly accepting luxury private jet and yacht travel from a cadre of conservative billionaire donors.

How to help Maui residents displaced by the devastating wildfires

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed at least 36 people, displaced thousands of residents and destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, businesses and a school, prompting President Biden to declare a "major disaster."

Special counsel Jack Smith proposes Jan. 2 trial date for Trump's 2020 election case

Special counsel Jack Smith proposes a Jan. 2 start date for former President Trump's federal felony trial over alleged efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss.

Five U.S. citizens 'wrongfully detained' in Iran now out of prison, under house arrest

Five Americans are now out of prison in Iran in what the U.S. hopes is a first step toward their full freedom. Iran will get access to frozen funds in 'delicate deal.'

Why California officials traveled to Kenya to find solutions to poverty

Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Assemblymember Matt Haney of San Francisco visited Kenya to study basic income. They came away with ideas for California.