Surging diesel prices squeeze Maine truckers and loggers, as Iran war rolls on

Prosecutors narrow their case ahead of the retrial of the man accused of setting the Palisades fire

Los Angeles (AP) — Federal prosecutors will pursue fewer charges in their second attempt to convict a man accused of starting the deadly 2025 wildfire that became the most destructive in Los Angeles’ history. A jury deadlocked in June over whether to convict Jonathan Rinderknecht of intentionally sparking the fire that killed 12 people as […]

A federal judge blocks Idaho from prosecuting doctors for health-protecting abortions

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says Idaho can’t prosecute doctors who perform abortions to protect a pregnant person’s health or prevent self-harm. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill made the ruling Thursday, writing that Idaho’s “Defense of Life Act” and “Fetal Heartbeat Act” — which together create a near-total ban on abortion — […]

All Maine ICE officers now have bodycams, Susan Collins says

Acting ICE director David Venturella has said that camera footage would only be released to the public if deemed to be in the “best interests of the agency.”

Maine researchers tag their 1st white shark

The shark’s capture comes amid a shark-spotting frenzy in Maine waters this summer.

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy while also announcing Friday that the city has agreed to pay $4.75 million to the teen’s family. The settlement, which still needs a judge’s approval, came after the family filed a lawsuit against the city. Police […]