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Maui’s emergency services chief abruptly resigns amid criticism for not activating sirens
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency resigned abruptly Thursday, a day after saying he had no regret about not using sirens to warn residents of wildfires that devastated the historic seaside community of Lahaina and killed at least 111 people.
Justice Department seeks 33 years in prison for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case
The Justice Department is seeking 33 years in prison for Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy in one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents filed Thursday.
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Authorities investigating threats to grand jurors who indicted Trump in Georgia
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North Carolina’s governor visits rural areas to promote Medicaid expansion delayed by budget wait
With a Medicaid expansion kickoff likely delayed further in North Carolina as General Assembly budget negotiations drag on, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper wrapped up a week of rural travel Thursday to attempt to build pressure upon Republicans to hustle on an agreement.
Suspect in New Jersey councilwoman’s slaying indicted on murder, weapons charges
A church associate charged with gunning down a New Jersey councilwoman has been indicted on murder and weapons charges.
2 Florida men sentenced to federal prison for participating in U.S. Capitol riot
Two Florida men have been sentenced on felony charges related to storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.
Dramatic video footage shows shooting ambush in Fargo that killed an officer last month
Dramatic body camera footage of a shooting ambush last month in Fargo shows the surprise nature of the chaotic attack along a busy street that left one police officer dead and others wounded, as the only officer left standing called for help and engaged the heavily armed shooter.
Couscous ‘risotto’ with asparagus: Treat couscous like risotto for a creamy, fresh meal
The wheaty flavor of pearl couscous, which sometimes is labeled Israeli couscous, is nicely complemented by the salty, nutty notes of Parmesan cheese and the grassiness of fresh parsley.
Nigeria says 36 soldiers killed in an ambush by an armed group and a related helicopter crash
At least 36 Nigerian soldiers were killed in the country's northcentral region this week during an ambush by armed gangs and in the crash of a helicopter sent to the scene, the nation's military said Thursday.
Connecticut official continues mayoral campaign despite facing charges in Jan. 6 case
A Connecticut alderman and mayoral candidate is pressing ahead with his campaign after being charged this week by federal prosecutors with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Feds raise concerns about long call center wait times as millions dropped from Medicaid
As millions of Medicaid recipients face the potential loss of health coverage for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, state call centers are getting inundated with questions from people needing help. In some cases, federal officials say, it's taking too long to get answers.
