The Atlanta zoo is mourning the loss of a Sumatran orangutan named Biji whose medical condition helped her species throughout the U.S.
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Historic town of Lahaina leveled after a fast-moving wildfire
The historic town of Lahaina was leveled after what could be Hawaii’s worst wildfire since becoming a state in 1959.
US judge clears Nevada mustang roundup to continue despite deaths of 31 wild horses
U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks denied Wild Horse Education’s bid for an emergency order to halt the roundup the group argued is inhumane and illegal.
Dengue outbreak kills hundreds in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is struggling to deal with higher casualties and infections from dengue this year, with officials warning that the death toll this month could break records. (August 11)
Wild elephant killed by speeding train in India
A wild elephant succumbed to injuries after being hit by a speeding train in Northeastern Assam state on Thursday. (August 11)
Quad naval ships sail into Sydney for exercises
Naval ships from Quad Australia, the United States, India and Japan have sailed into Sydney Harbor ahead of the Exercise Malabar military drills.
Behind the deadlock with the junta, AP explains
Behind the deadlock with the junta, AP explains
Jewish kids of color attend inclusive summer camp
In California, a summer sleepaway camp serves as a haven for Jewish children of color. These campers have the shared experience of often being seen as outliers. But at Camp Be’chol Lashon, they celebrate their differences together. (Aug. 11) (AP Video:…
Travelers evacuated out of Maui
A steady stream of buses and shuttles dropped off travelers evacuated from western Maui at the airport Thursday after a wildfire killed dozens of people and leveled a historic town on the Hawaiian island. (Aug. 11)
US probing Virginia fatal crash involving Tesla suspected of running on automated driving system
Safety regulators are investigating a fatal crash in Virginia involving a Tesla suspected of running on a partially automated driving system.