Twin wildfires threatening 10,000 California homes
Twin wildfires tearing through vineyards and brushy hills threatened some 10,000 homes in Northern California Tuesday — yet another front in the seemingly endless summer of wildfires that have ravaged some of the most scenic areas of the state.
Grandfather recounts frantic phone call from grandson as California wildfire closed in
A California man who lost his wife and two grandchildren in California’s destructive Carr Fire revealed Monday the final phone call he received from them before they perished in the flames.
After delays, former Iraqi translator is becoming US citizen
An Iraqi former translator for U.S. troops is finally becoming a U.S. citizen a year after officials abruptly removed him from a naturalization ceremony, prompting him to sue the government and charge it was targeting people from Muslim-majority countries.
Levi's, Yelp join coalition pledging not to discriminate
Levi Strauss, Yelp and Lyft are leading a coalition of 1,200 businesses and cities that are pledging not to discriminate against employees or customers based on race, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
LeBron James opens school for challenged youth in hometown
There is no doubt about what LeBron James can do with a basketball in his hand – racking up NBA championships and MVP accolades over the years – but it’s off the court where he experienced what he described as the most meaningful moment of his career.
Threats aside, Trump says he's willing to meet with Iranians
President Donald Trump said that he'd "certainly meet" with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and without preconditions, if the Iranian leader were willing.
Penn State frat member learns sentence in pledge death case
The first member of a Penn State University fraternity to plead guilty in connection with the death of a pledge last year after a night of drinking and hazing is set to learn his sentence.
Uber will stop developing self-driving trucks that have been hauling cargo on U.S. highways, the ride-hailing company said on Monday, seeking to focus its autonomous-vehicle technology solely on cars.
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