Canadian wildfires are causing poor air quality across parts of the U.S., posing a health danger to millions of people. Experts say the air is especially harmful for more vulnerable populations, including older people and those with lung or heart issues. The best thing to do to protect yourself? Stay …

Washington — The head of the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday that the panel is discussing “next steps” to force GOP megadonor Harlan Crow to provide information about his ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, including through a subpoena, after Crow again rebuffed requests for an accounting of the …

A teenager in western Iowa was arrested and charged last week with solicitation to commit murder after allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill a young child, CBS affiliate KCCI-TV and the Des Moines Register reported, citing local authorities. The accused teen, who is 17 years old, apparently submitted a …

A Texas judge has ordered attorneys to attest that they will not use ChatGPT or other generative artificial intelligence technology to write legal briefs because the AI tool can invent facts. U.S. District Judge Brantley Starr of the Northern District of Texas is specifically requiring that attorneys file a certificate …

Police are investigating a shooting that left three people dead and five others injured at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico.  On Saturday at about 5 p.m., gunshots were fired at the 2023 Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety said in …

Credit bureau Fitch Ratings said the AAA rating of the U.S. — the highest available — is at risk because of the “brinkmanship over the debt ceiling,” which is increasing the likelihood that the nation could default on some of its debt and other obligations.  Late Wednesday, Fitch said it …

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile now has a new name for the first time in its nearly 100-year history. The iconic hot dog-shaped vehicle will henceforth be known as the Frankmobile, the Kraft Heinz Company in a statement. While not much is different on the Frankmobile itself — aside from the new …

A Florida man was accused of fatally shooting a dune buggy driver in a confrontation over a beer can, according to court records. Wallace Mannin Kirkland, 59, allegedly shot the unidentified male driver after he said something similar to “I’m going to kill you” during the incident last week, a …

The frequent moves required of U.S. servicemembers can often put a strain on military spouses, especially those with occupational licenses. Earlier this year, President Biden signed a bill into law designed to cut through red tape when it comes to transferring those licenses to a new state, but many military …

Athens, Ga. — Georgia’s national championship football team is declining an invitation to visit the White House. According to a statement released by the Georgia athletic association on Tuesday, the Bulldogs won’t be able to attend a June 12 event with other college teams at the White House. The event …