Sep 29 California's wine country residents face fire fatigue By Olga R. Rodriguez, Terry Chea, Associated Press The Glass Fire has scorched more than 66 square miles (170 square kilometers) and destroyed about 95 structures. It's the fourth major fire in three years in the Napa-Sonoma area. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 4:38 News Wrap: Wildfires prompt state of emergency in Northern California In our news wrap Tuesday, part of Northern California is under a state of emergency after wildfires killed three people and burned nearly 100 buildings. The wind-blown flames spread across Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, prompting evacuation orders for 70,000… Continue watching
Sep 29 WATCH: What voters think of Trump and Biden's first debate By Rebecca Newman Watch Amna Nawaz’s discussion with voters from across the country from 11 to 11:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 7:37 What did the Mueller report leave out? A member of the team shares an inside look Robert Mueller’s name is at the heart of a major investigation into Russia and President Trump that roiled the first two years of Trump’s presidency. Although he rarely makes public statements, Mueller is now speaking out about a new book… Continue watching
Sep 29 House approves bill to combat doping in horse racing By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The House has approved a bill to create national medication and safety standards for the horse racing industry to discourage use of performance-enhancing drugs that can lead to horse injuries and deaths. Continue reading
Sep 29 Biden, Harris release 2019 tax returns ahead of debate By Associated Press Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, have released more of their personal tax returns ahead of the first presidential debate. Continue reading
Sep 29 llinois Gov. Pritzker will quarantine 2 weeks By Associated Press Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks after a member of his administration tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Sep 29 Airline workers brace for mass layoffs By Tom Krisher, Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press About 40,000 workers in the airline industry are facing layoffs on Thursday unless Congress comes up with another aid package. Many are worried about how they'll pay for rents, mortgages and food, or for health insurance. Continue reading
Sep 29 Tennessee Titans have NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak, with 8 positive cases By Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press The Tennessee Titans have suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five other personnel tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Sep 29 EPA administrator ridicules California's proposed ban of new gas cars By Adam Beam, Associated Press Andrew Wheeler said the proposal raises significant legal questions and would increase electricity demand in a state. A spokesman for Newsom said California is leading the fight against climate change while the Trump administration tries to drive the country off… Continue reading