“This case should never have been brought,” U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks said under a 46-page order on Thursday
Author: Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY
California ‘not done’ as more rain, snow pummel storm-battered state; relief may arrive Tuesday: Updates
Dry conditions are forecast for the state starting on Tuesday. The frequency of the storms is expected to slow down as the week progresses. Updates.
Elementary school to install metal detectors where 6-year-old shot Virginia teacher
The shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old last week pushed school officials to implement metal detectors in every school across the Virginia city.
New guidelines for early childhood obesity treatment include use of drugs, surgery
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ guideline — the first in 15 years — said childhood obesity should be treated early with aggressive treatments.
6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher used gun legally purchased by his mother, police say
Abby Zwerner, 25, was able to guide her students to safety after the shooting before she sought medical help for herself, according to authorities.
Wave of migrants off Florida coast prompts closure of national park, officials say
About 300 migrants had arrived in small boats at the Dry Tortugas National Park — about 70 miles west of Key West — over the New Year’s Day weekend.
Coast Guard suspends search for 4 people after helicopter crash in Gulf of Mexico
The helicopter was in the process of departing an oil platform in the Gulf when it crashed on Thursday, the Coast Guard’s 8th District announced.
‘A very wet system’: West Coast drenched by atmospheric rivers, raising flood risks
Atmospheric rivers are drenching the West Coast with heavy rain, winds and snow throughout the week and into the weekend, experts say.
Power restored to thousands of homes in Washington state following damage at power substations
Power is back on in thousands of homes that were left in the dark after four electrical substations in western Washington were vandalized.
Hawaii volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kilauea have stopped erupting, USGS says
“Is this a coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not. The volcanoes are not directly connected, but might ‘feel’ one another via stress effects,” the USGS said.