Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY

Forecasts of strong winds this week bring concerns that California’s wildfire season, off to a slow start, could become dangerous.

Hurricane Dorian continues its destructive path along the East Coast, making an impact on several states.

Arrests for making mass killing threats have proliferated since the shootings in El Paso and Dayton this month, with more than 25 so far.

California OKs law to raise standard for police use of deadly force, hoping to deter officer-involved shootings like the one that killed Stephon Clark.

The country’s Northeast is in line for a few sweltering days, but nowhere near as hot or long a stretch as awaits the Southwest, forecasters say.

As the U.S. grapples with a rash of mass shootings, families are left to wonder what prompted the violence. But many times there are no clear answers.

Puerto Rico’s political turmoil culminated with a stretch when it had three governors in less than a week. Where does the U.S. territory stand now?

Puerto Ricans wait for Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s reported resignation on Wednesday night in the streets of Old San Juan.

Puerto Ricans celebrate early Thursday in Old San Juan following Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation, effective Aug. 2.