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Lahaina’s Historic Banyan Tree Is Scarred, but Standing

Planted in 1873, the tree has grown to cover more than half an acre. County officials said it “looks burned” after the Maui fires, but...

A Deadly Summer for Hikers in the Southwest

At least seven heat-related deaths are suspected in state and national parks during a record-breaking heat wave.

Teen and Stepfather Die on Hike in Near-Record Texas Heat

A 14-year-old boy lost consciousness in Big Bend National Park as temperatures reached 119 degrees, officials said, and his stepfather crashed his vehicle while seeking...

At Titanic Site, the Grim Job Now Is Assessing the Submersible’s Debris

With hopes for rescue dashed, searchers are turning to documenting and perhaps retrieving parts of the imploded vessel, as an investigation of the disaster gets...

Mother of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher in Virginia Pleads Guilty to Gun Charges

The mother pleaded guilty to breaking federal law by using marijuana while owning a firearm and making false statements about drug use when she bought...

Mike Johnston Declares Victory in Denver’s Mayoral Election

Mr. Johnston, a former Colorado state senator, benefited from far more outside spending than his opponent, who conceded on Tuesday night.

The Bible and Book of Mormon Challenged Under Utah Book Ban Law

In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.”

Abbott Signs Bill Banning Transgender Care for Minors in Texas

The measure makes Texas the largest state to ban transition medical treatment for people under 18.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules New Abortion Bans Unconstitutional

An older law still prohibits most abortions in the state, but it is less strict about exceptions for medical emergencies.

Judge Rejects Zooey Zephyr’s Effort to Return to Montana House Floor

Representative Zooey Zephyr sued after being barred from the chamber in a standoff that started over her comments on transgender legislation.
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