Waters and Sherman introduce bill to address gaps in wildfire insurance coverage
Reps. Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman reintroduce legislation that would require a study assessing the danger wildfires pose ...
How to Help Those Affected by the Wildfires in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation supports over 3,000 local firefighters and paramedics. It accepts donations to buy the proper equipment and tools for firefighters to effectively battle ...
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Prison staff face lawsuit over fatal beating. But firing officers guilty of abuse is difficult
Robert Brooks was fatally beaten at a NYS prison near Utica. His family is suing, but investigations show it's incredibly ...
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Fire claims life in Richwood
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — One person is dead following a fire in Richwood. Richwood police said It happened Wednesday night at a ...
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Untold stories of LA fires: Incarcerated firefighters, Black Altadena and Octavia Butler’s warning
We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40, ...
Letters to the Editor: We rely on incarcerated firefighters. That highlights our hypocrisy on public safety
Up to 30% of California's firefighters are prisoners. That's exploitative, and it shows our public safety priorities are ...
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Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds
A surging death toll is accompanying a slight break in the weather as firefighters in Los Angeles cast a wary eye on a forecast for yet more wind ...
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Former inmate's goal to have firefighting career
A former inmate participated in a firefighting program, and now hopes to have a career in protecting his community.
Men get federal prison for Ohio crime spree, interstate shootout
Two men sentenced to federal prison for 2023 crime spree involving stolen vehicles, wounded officer, 125 mph chase.
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Sentencing handed down after DNA match cracks 2007 sexual assault cold case
A sexual assault case at a college went unsolved for many years until officers received a DNA hit, finally leading to an arrest in September 2024. Now, the suspect has been sentenced to prison.
The Incarcerated Firefighters Battling the L.A. Wildfires
California’s incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires for minimal pay. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon joins one crew on the Los ...
The Incarcerated Firefighters on the Frontlines of L.A. Wildfires
California’s incarcerated firefighters battle wildfires for minimal pay. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon joins one crew on the Los Angeles fire line, showing their critical role in protecting communities.