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Extremely critical fire danger to impact Four Corners region this weekend

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(LOS ANGELES) -- As several wildfires burn across the West, parts of the Four Corners region will once again see an extremely critical fire weather danger which could help current or new fires rapidly grow and become more dangerous.

The largest wildfire in Utah, the Cottonwood Fire, has burned more than 71,000 acres and remains 0% contained. Meanwhile, the Iron Fire has burned more than ...

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Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper

A small aircraft flew into the tallest building in Beijing on June 26, 2026, sending huge hunks of debris and plane parts plummeting onto the streets below and prompting crowds to flee.

(BEIJING) -- A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper Friday before falling down in front of the building, according to eyewitnesses who spoke with Reuters and the Associated Press and videos po...

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Gavin Newsom proposes national 'billionaires' tax' after opposing state's wealth tax initiative

Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Networth and Chill podcast at the Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Vox Media)

(CALIFORNIA) -- As he gears up for a possible presidential bid, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed a national"billionaires' tax,"--a day after the state wealth tax measure he opposes qualified for t...

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Global oil prices fall to lowest level since before the Iran War

A cargo ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Global oil prices on Wednesday fell to their lowest level since before the outbreak of theIran war.

Brent crude futures, the benchmark index for worldwide trading, dropped to $73.50 a barrel. That figure, which amounted to a nearly 5% decline on Wednesday, mar...

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Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour to reunite in new Netflix spy thriller series

Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour attend the 'Stranger Things' season 5 world premiere at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on Nov. 6, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)

Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour have said goodbye to Hawkins, but they aren't saying goodbye to working together.

The Stranger Things co-stars are teaming up for a brand-new Netflix series.

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Cervical cancer deaths 49% higher for women living in poverty: Report

Female doctor talking with young woman in exam room (MoMo Productions/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) -- Cervical cancer deaths are 49% higher for women living in poverty, a major report released on Thursday finds.

Women living in poverty were also 23% more likely to develop cervical cancer compared to those living in higher-income areas, according to the report from the American Association of Cancer R...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news: Police in Providence are continuing their search for four suspects who were involved in a home invasion. A Cumberland man has been sentenced to spend ...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news: The Rhode Island Attorney General has determined several Providence police officers used necessary force on a man who died in 2021.  A homicide i...

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Rhode Island News Summary

(Undated)  --  Here is the latest news:  Cicilline will leave Congress on June 1st.  Poker returns to Bally's Twin River this week.  A Pawtucket man reported missing has ...

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