The fires first began Tuesday and have spread since, leaving at least 36 people dead, hundreds of structures burned and thousands without power.
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Newly-hired instructor crashes car into Colorado driving school; 1 person injured
One person was injured after a driving instructor crashed into the front of a Lakewood, Colorado, driving school with several people inside.
Minister vows to rebuild historic Waiola Church after Hawaii wildfires: ‘Strength lies in our people’
Raging Maui wildfires destroyed beloved and historic Waiola Church just months after the congregation celebrated its 200th anniversary.
Dam in Norway partially bursts due to floods
A dam in southern Norway partially burst Wednesday following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous region and forced downstream communities to evacuate. (August 10)
Ecuador presidential candidate slain
An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption has been shot and killed at a political rally in Quito. (August 10) (AP video/Cesar Olmos)
Khanun hits South Korea with heavy rain and wind
Thousands of coastal residents in South Korea have been evacuated as a powerful storm started to pummel the country’s southern regions. (August 10)
‘Oh my God’: Woman finds slimy surprise in prepackaged spinach container
Amber Worrick of Southfield, Michigan was shocked to find a frog in a prepackaged Earthbound Farms spinach container purchased from her grocery store.
Utah man suspected of threatening President Biden is killed
Authorities say an armed Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state Wednesday. (August 9)
Concorde supersonic jet takes barge ride to Brooklyn for facelift
The Concorde supersonic jet that has been parked along Manhattan’s west side since retiring from commercial air travel took a slow boat to Brooklyn on Wednesday for a facelift that will take several months. (aUG. 9)
Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, Monique Worrell, saying she had neglected her duty to prosecute criminals. Worrell says the decision was politically motivated. (August 9)
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