Facebook discovers efforts to interfere with US elections

Facebook said it has uncovered “sophisticated” efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms.

Couple married 78 years die 2 days apart

An upstate New York couple born two years and two days apart and married 78 years has died within two days of each other.

Trump calls Koch brothers ‘total joke’ after trade war criticism

President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at the Koch brothers, tweeting that the billionaire industrialists are a “total joke in real Republican circles” and that he is “a puppet for no one.”

 
Firefighters make progress against Northern California blazes

Firefighters reported progress Tuesday in their battle against the wildfires that have ravaged some of Northern California’s most scenic areas.

Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek hints at retirement

Alex Trebek, the 78-year-0ld game show host, said Monday there is a 50-50 [chance] and a little less” that he will negotiate a new contract when his current one ends in 2020.

California fires blanket Reno area with historic air pollution

A heavy blanket of smoke Monday from large wildfires burning in California and northern Nevada created some of the worst air pollution levels ever recorded in the Reno-Sparks area.