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TSA may change how much liquid is allowed in carry-on luggage

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Trump diagnosed with common vein condition after ‘mild swelling’ in legs

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Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

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Rescuers find mom, son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on remote road

The Associated Press

August 13, 2018 - 5:07 am

BOGOTA, N.J. — Police came to the rescue when heavy downpours flooded a street, trapping a bride, groom and their wedding party in a car.

It happened Saturday in Bogota as storms spread across northern New Jersey.

Video posted by police on Facebook shows the bride in her gown on the roof of the car, which had water midway up its grill. Police used a Humvee to make the rescue.

Officers posted that while the couple got off to a rough start, the department wished them a lifetime of “love and adventure.”

TSA may change how much liquid is allowed in carry-on luggage

By Rebecca Santana Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 12:56 pm

Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry.

Trump diagnosed with common vein condition after ‘mild swelling’ in legs

By Darlene Superville and Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 7:24 pm

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated by the White House medical unit.

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

By Kimberly Kindy and Amanda Seitz The Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 10:52 am

Such disclosures, even if not acted upon, could cause widespread alarm among people seeking emergency medical help for themselves or their children.

Rescuers find mom, son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on remote road

By John Seewer Associated Press

July 17, 2025 - 9:40 am

A mother and her 9-year-old-son who got lost in a California forest while on their way to a Boy Scouts camp were rescued after a search crew found notes the pair had left behind.

A visitor walks amid giant trees in Sequoia National Park. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Teacher found dead in Sequoia National Park after being reported missing

Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times

July 16, 2025 - 7:56 am

A teacher was found dead in Sequoia National Park a day after being reported missing, according to the National Park Service.

Agency defends handling of blaze that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge

By Ross D. Franklin, Susan Montoya Bryan and John Seewer The Associated Press

July 16, 2025 - 12:11 am

The National Park Service is defending its handling of a lightning-sparked wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of historic cabins.

Vehicle fire temporarily closes I-15 in California desert

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 9:59 pm

A commercial vehicle caught fire on Interstate 15, causing all northbound lanes to close just south of Baker, Calif., according to the CHP.

Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim, Monday, July 1 ...

Wildfire that destroyed North Rim lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

By Felicia Fonseca, Jaimie Ding and John Seewer The Associated Press

July 14, 2025 - 3:41 pm

A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend.

This photo shows the charred remains of a building at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Pa ...

‘Heartbreaking’: Wildfire destroys a Grand Canyon lodge, North Rim buildings — PHOTOS

By Felicia Fonseca and Jaimie Ding The Associated Press

July 14, 2025 - 7:58 am

A wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said.

A sign warning of bubonic plague is displayed at a parking lot near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal ...

Northern Arizona resident dies from pneumonic plague

The Associated Press

July 11, 2025 - 5:06 pm

A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said.