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Prosecutors expect new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein ahead of November retrial

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Manhattan prosecutors say they intend to bring new sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein as they anticipate a November retrial.

Support for abortion access has risen since Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, poll finds

By Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Christina Fernando, Associated Press

A new poll finds that a solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban and that a rising number appear to support access to abortions for any reason.

Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial for fatal film shooting begins jury selection

By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Jurors will be tasked with deciding whether Baldwin committed a felony when a gun he was pointing at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal for the film "Rust" went off and killed her in 2021.

Nearly 3 million lose power as Beryl barrels through Texas. Officials say it will take days to get it back on

By Mark Vancleave, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the storm toppled 10 transmission lines and that many of the outages were caused by fallen trees.

Maui residents say their ongoing illnesses are connected to the devastating 2023 wildfires

By William Brangham, Maea Lenei Buhre

It’s been almost a year since the nation’s deadliest wildfires devastated the island community of Maui. While much of the debris has been removed, many residents are still dealing with health issues that experts say are connected to the fires.

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4 suspected heat-related deaths reported in Oregon region

By Ty O'Neil, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Authorities in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, reported on Monday four suspected heat-related deaths as the region continued to swelter under an early heat wave.

How discriminatory housing policies of the past are shaping heat waves today in minority and low-income neighborhoods

By Ryan Doan-Nguyen, Associated Press

In big cities, the heat hits hardest for people of color and low-income residents.

Judge rules Alec Baldwin’s co-producer role not relevant in ‘Rust’ shooting case

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press

A judge ruled Alec Baldwin’s role as co-producer isn’t relevant to the involuntary manslaughter trial over a fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.”…

Records continue to tumble as relentless heat wave grips large parts of the country

By Ty O'Neil, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

A visitor to Death Valley National Park died from heat exposure and another person has been hospitalized as the temperature there reached 128 degrees this weekend.

After slamming Texas as a Category 1 hurricane, Beryl is downgraded to a tropical storm

By Mark Vancleave, Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

Police in the Houston suburb of Rosenberg urged residents to stay off the roads, reporting that one of its high-water rescue vehicles had been hit by a falling tree while returning from a rescue.