The wildfire, which started on private land within the Mojave National Preserve, quickly became California’s largest wildfire this season.
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Multiple dogs euthanized in Alabama after fatally attacking 27-year-old man
Demarcus “Sam” McKenzie II, 27, of Skipperville, died after at least a half-dozen dogs attacked him at an acquaintance’s home.
Indigenous rally for land and rights in Argentina
Indigenous communities from northern Argentina demonstrated Tuesday in Buenos Aires to claim their lands and natural resources. (August 2) (AP video/Victor R. Caivano)
Typhoon Khanun slams Japan’s southern islands
Powerful typhoon Khanun packed winds up to 111 mph as it hit Okinawa and other islands in southwestern Japan, injuring more than 20 people. (August 2)
European evacuees from Niger arrive in France
Passengers on an evacuation flight from Niamey have arrived in Paris, a week after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s president in a coup. (August 2) (AP Video/Nicolas Garriga)
Tensions high near Indian capital after deadly clashes
Indian authorities imposed a curfew and suspended internet services in parts of Haryana state following communal clashes between Hindus and Muslims that left at least 5 people dead. (August 2) (AP video / Piyush Nagpal)
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What we know about Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment
Donald Trump has been charged by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government and witness tampering. (Aug. 1)
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OceanGate co-founder says he wants humans on Venus in face of Titan implosion: Report
OceanGate co-founder Guillermo Söhnlein told Business Insider ‘forget Titan,’ he wants to put a colony in the atmosphere of Venus.
Gay NYC dancer fatally stabbed while voguing at gas station; hate crime investigation launched
O’Shae Sibley was reportedly voguing to a BeyoncĂ© song at a gas station when a group of men approached him and one fatally stabbed him, police said.
Texas police mistakenly hold family at gunpoint
A Texas police department is reviewing errors made by officers who pulled over what they wrongly suspected was a stolen car and then held an innocent Black family at gunpoint. (Aug. 1)