Jun 10 Watch 4:57 News Wrap: Trump lashes out at Justice Department at GOP convention in Georgia In our news wrap Saturday, Trump spoke on the campaign trail a day after his federal indictment was unsealed, Ted Kaczynski died in federal prison, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his country’s counteroffensive against Russia has begun, skies over the East… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 4:15 Millions of Americans warned to stay inside as wildfire smoke blankets eastern states By Stephanie Sy, Alexis Cox, Jonah Anderson, Courtney Norris, Dorothy Hastings A heavy pall of polluted air still blankets much of the eastern U.S and it may not dissipate for days as fires in Canada send vast curtains of smoke south. The bad air has officials warning that breathing it can… Continue watching
Jun 08 Here’s why there’s so much smoke in the air right now By Kathy McCormack, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The effects reach as far south as North Carolina and west to Ohio, blotting out skylines and irritating throats. Continue reading
Jun 08 Wildfire smoke over U.S. and Canada may last into the weekend By Jennifer Peltz, Rob Gillies, Michael Sisak, Associated Press Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday, extending “Code Red” air quality alerts in some places for a third-straight day as forecasts showed winds continuing to push smoke-filled air… Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 4:05 Canadian wildfires blanket eastern U.S. with smoke, causing poor air quality for millions By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Kyle Midura, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Dorothy Hastings Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across Canada and many of them are out of control. The smoke is putting millions of Americans under air quality alerts, prompting warnings to stay indoors to avoid exposure to pollution. Stephanie Sy reports. Continue watching
Jun 07 How to stay safe when the air outside is toxic By Laura Santhanam Wildfire smoke is estimated to be 10 times more toxic than pollution from burnt fossil fuels. Continue reading
Jun 07 PHOTOS: Skies over Canada and U.S. darkened by hazardous wildfire haze By Jennifer Peltz, Rob Gillies, Associated Press Massive tongues of unhealthy air extended as far as Virginia and Indiana, affecting millions of people. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Trudeau gives update on the wildfires spreading smoke across Canada and U.S. By News Desk Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze. Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: EPA head visits Ohio after toxic train spill, asks residents to ‘trust the government’ By Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press EPA Administrator Michael Regan sought to reassure residents who are skeptical of testing results that say the air is safe to breathe and the water is fit for drinking around East Palestine, where just under 5,000 people live near the… Continue reading
Feb 09 Ohio derailment that released toxic chemicals raises railroad safety questions By Josh Funk, Associated Press Rail unions believe the industry has gotten riskier in recent years after widespread job cuts left workers spread thin. Continue reading