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NOAA says contiguous U.S. set record in July for hottest month ever

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.

Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn across western U.S. and Canada

By Jamie Stengle, Vincent Yu, Associated Press

Wildfires are burning across the western U.S. and Canada, leaving some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders.

Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing

By Jessica Hill, Associated Press

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder. People who will testify include those who saw Shakur moments before he was shot, as well as people who were affiliated with rival record labels.

Washington grapples with a $1.4 billion National Guard deployment extension until 2029

By Gary Fields, Associated Press

Residents and a new cadre of local officials see in it an unacceptable attempt by the federal government to restrict the heavily Democratic city's autonomy.

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

By Savannah Peters, Associated Press

Tribal gambling brought in a record $46 billion in 2025, nearly triple the annual casino revenue of gambling powerhouse Nevada.

Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections

By Associated Press

Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state's health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died.

Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting wildfire in Utah are dead, officials say

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.

ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August

By Associated Press

The agency defended its body-worn camera policy amid questions about provisions allowing ICE leadership to withhold or indefinitely delay footage after serious injuries or deaths in custody.

A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow

By Kaitlyn Huamani, Mikella Schuettler, Associated Press

The judge’s order showed a possible path forward for other court fights around the country as Meta faces mounting legal, regulatory and public pressure to do more to protect young people.