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The Dixie Fire, the second-largest wildfire in California's history, was sparked when power lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) came into contact with a tree, fire officials said.

For many people, buying a home just wasn't in the cards this year. There were too few homes for sale that were too expensive to buy.

A federal judge set the foreign lobbying trial for Tom Barrack, a former adviser to then-President Donald Trump, for September.

Educator Keyonna Payton said she wants Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to implement an "opt out" instead of "opt in" strategy for student testing. TC 8:19:30

Four people have been cleared of causing criminal damage to a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston, which was pulled down and thrown into England's River Avon, PA Media news agency reports.

A bipartisan group of Senate lawmakers discussed the possibility of another economic stimulus package last year amid the Omicron wave of coronavirus, but talks failed to move forward.

Walmart is expanding its push to deliver groceries straight into customers' kitchen fridges, even when they aren't home.

Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has informed owners of its luxury cars of a technical defect that could spark a fire, adding a recall was not possible because parts needed to fix the problem are not available.

Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan announced on Tuesday that she will not seek reelection to the House this year after four terms representing Michigan's 14th District, becoming the 25th House Democrat to announce they're leaving at the end of this term. "Today, after reflecting on my journey -- and oh, my goodness, what a journey -- and having conversations with my family, I am announcing that I will not be seeking reelection to Congress," Lawrence said in a video posted to Twitter. "I'm incredibly grateful for the people of Michigan's 14th Congressional District who have placed their trust and vote in me -- in me, just a little Black girl from the east side of Detroit, you made me your congresswoman."

A news anchor in Missouri was deeply hurt when a viewer criticized her for being "very Asian" but within hours, Asian Americans across the country stood up for her.

A North Carolina State trooper and a driver were killed during a traffic stop when the trooper's brother, the officer coming to aid, accidentally crashed into them, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP).