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U.S. strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

By Konstantin Toropin, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

The death toll from the Trump administration’s nearly yearlong campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes.

Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using the supplement glutathione for smoke exposure

By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press

At least two pharmacies recalled glutathione in August due to bacterial contamination.

Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno

By Haven Daley, John Seewer, Associated Press

A wildfire that exploded in size in Reno, Nevada, over the weekend has forced authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their neighborhoods.

He was waiting for his son to return from the USS Lincoln. Then Border Patrol arrested him.

By Safiyah Riddle, Amy Taxin, Jack Brook, Associated Press

Luis Manuel Aviles, 48, was arrested after leaving his house to take his car to the mechanic, according to his wife, Argelia Aviles. She said her husband, a handyman in Key West, Florida, has a permit to work in the…

Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations

By John Raby, Jack Brook, John Seewer, Associated Press

The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.

Tropical Storm Moke set to dump more heavy rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii

By Associated Press

Forecasters expected Moke to produce as much as 10 inches of total rain across the Big Island, and up to 15 inches in some isolated places, enough to cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides for the windward and southeast slopes.

Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Judge Michael Chitty denied the retrial motion in a half-page order following a two-day hearing this week near Dallas, citing a review of the evidence and arguments. He did not elaborate.

Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

By Associated Press

As with Hurricane Lala, the Big Island is expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds as it passes south of a direct hit late Saturday into early Sunday.

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly.

Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge

By Dorany Pineda, Wufei Yu, Associated Press

Under the Bureau of Reclamation's plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet annually for the next two years, with the possibility of larger cuts depending on conditions.