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Critics Question Old Policy Revived to Stomp Out Wildfires Quickly
The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration's creation of a new federal fire service and its revival of a previously ...
Ford Recall Covers 741,000 U.S. Vehicles Due to Potential Park System Defect
Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the U.S. National Highway Traffic ...
NY Man Sentenced for Fencing Organized Crime Ring’s $4.4M Jewelry Theft
A Brooklyn, New York, man was sentenced last week for fencing stolen jewelry taken from stores and kiosks across the country, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of ...
Recreational Marijuana Can Be Sold in Virginia Retail Stores Beginning in 2027
Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday ...
U.S. House Passes Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop Through 2034
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation to extend the public-private partnership to insure terrorism risk though 2034. The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (HR ...
Agency Reminds Drivers to Be Safe During July 4 Holiday
The National Safety Council urges drivers to remain cautious this Fourth of July by driving sober, buckling up and observing speed limits. NSC analysis estimates 410 people may die in motor vehicle ...
Second U.S. Safety Agency Investigates Fatal Texas Tesla Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it will investigate last week's crash of a Tesla Model 3 that struck a home at high speed in Katy, Texas, fatally injuring a 76-year-old ...
More Americans Expected to Travel Over July 4th Holiday
Nearly 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. This year's domestic travel forecast surpasses last year's ...