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Oregon firefighters put out embers in Mill City, Ore., on Sept. 10, 2020, as they battle the Santiam Fire. As fires ravage the Pacific Northwest, fear and rumors have taken hold on social media.

Oregon Officials Warn False Antifa Rumors Waste Precious Resources For Fires

Despite rumors circulating on social media, law enforcement officials say they have seen no evidence of people affiliated with antifa or other political groups starting fires.

Hurricane Paulette is approaching Bermuda and expected to begin dumping rain on the territory late Sunday. Tropical Storm Sally is also threatening the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Sally Moves Toward Gulf Coast As Bermuda Braces For Hurricane Paulette

Residents of Bermuda are being urged to protect life and property ahead of Paulette, while on the Gulf Coast, forecasters are warning of potentially life-threatening storm surge from Sally.

KPCC Journalist Tackled, Arrested While Trying To Cover L.A. Protest

Police say reporter Josie Huang didn't identify herself as a reporter, and was interfering with a lawful arrest. KPCC says Huang was just documenting the arrest on video when police tackled her.

United Auto Workers members leave the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Warren Truck Assembly plant after a shift in May in Warren, Mich. Car sales are picking up again, but automakers face a problem: getting enough workers.

As Auto Industry Roars Back, Worker Shortages Throw Up Roadblocks

The U.S. auto industry has an absenteeism problem. The word might bring to mind people playing hooky, but during a pandemic there are lots of good reasons people might not show up to work.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has vowed to roll back many of President Trump's immigrations policies — but he faces obstacles.

Biden Pledges To Dismantle Trump's Sweeping Immigration Changes — But Can He Do That?

The Trump administration has undertaken more than 400 executive actions on immigration, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Biden has vowed to roll back many policies — but faces obstacles.

Map: Mail-In Voting Rules By State — And The Deadlines You Need

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, dozens of states have modified their rules for absentee voting in November's elections.

Ella 100: Live At The Apollo

This live performance recorded for Concord Jazz at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theatre is the perfect setting to commemorate the 100th Birthday of the one…

A man stops on his bike Saturday along the Willamette River as smoke from wildfires partially obscures the Tilikum Crossing Bridge in Portland, Ore.

'It's A Bit Surreal': Oregon's Air Quality Suffers As Fires Complicate COVID-19 Fight

The air quality in Portland, Ore., ranks among the world's worst. The Environmental Protection Agency forecasts "very unhealthy" air quality.

A firefighter sprays water on a controlled burn Sunday while fighting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif. Millions of acres have burned in California and neighboring states this year.

At Least 35 Dead As Wildfires Rampage Along The West Coast

In addition to dangerous smoke and fog, there is now concern that two of the biggest fires threatening cities and towns near Portland, Ore., might combine.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be dedicated on Thursday. A stainless steel, woven "tapestry" made by artist Tomas Osinski stands behind the statues and depicts the cliffs at Normandy. Memorial design by Gehry Partners, sculpture by Sergey Eylanbekov and inscriptions by Nick Benson.

For 'Ike,' A Monument Unlike Any Other: Eisenhower Memorial Is Dedicated In D.C.

A new memorial to President Dwight D. Eisenhower will be dedicated just off the National Mall on Thursday. It was designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry but faced an uphill battle for approval.

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