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Maui wildfires live updates: 111 deaths confirmed, 38% of impact zone searched

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

Officials say the wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history.The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds. Much of the historic... Read More.

Maui wildfires live updates: Death toll climbs as at least 55 confirmed dead

Friday, August 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous wildfires are spreading rapidly on Maui due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful trade winds being squeezed across Hawaii.At least 55 people have died from the wildfires on Maui and much of the historic town... Read More.

Maui wildfires live updates: Death toll climbs as at least 53 confirmed dead

Thursday, August 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous wildfires are spreading rapidly on Maui due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful trade winds being squeezed across Hawaii.At least 36 people have died from the wildfires on Maui and much of the coastal town... Read More.

7 more heat-related deaths confirmed in Arizona, California

Wednesday, July 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A swath of the United States is facing a dangerous combination of extreme heat and wildfire smoke this week.More than 85 million Americans across 15 states -- from California to Florida -- are under heat alerts for Wednesday, according to the National... Read More.

6 more heat-related deaths confirmed in Maricopa County, Arizona

Wednesday, July 19 by ABC News

Fatality confirmed in Vermont flooding amid extreme weather nationwide

Thursday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities in Vermont announced Thursday that one person was killed during this week's flooding.Stephen Davoll, 63, from Barre City, died Wednesday as a result of a drowning accident in his home, the Vermont Department of Health said. Davoll is the first... Read More.

Marine Corps without confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator’s blockade

Monday, July 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant of the Marine Corps Monday, but had no permanent successor to hand off to, leaving the service without a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time since 1910.The lapse in command is because Republican Sen. Tommy... Read More.

Multiple tornadoes confirmed as severe weather threats continue for much of the country

Sunday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The pattern of severe weather is continuing over the next couple of days, threatening tens of millions of Americans on Sunday and even more on Monday.A large swath of the U.S. -- from the Canadian border to the north down to the... Read More.

Foo Fighters confirmed for surprise Glastonbury set

Friday, June 23 by ABC News

Foo Fighters are confirmed to play a surprise set at Glastonbury.Dave Grohl and company had been heavily rumored as the true identity of The Churnups, a mystery band scheduled to perform Friday, June 23, on the famed English festival's main Pyramid Stage ahead of... Read More.

‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado confirmed in Florida amid severe weather threat

Thursday, April 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A large and "extremely dangerous" tornado was confirmed in Florida Thursday amid a severe weather threat across much of the state.The tornado was located nine miles south of Greensboro at 4:09 p.m. ET, moving northeast at 20 mph, according to the... Read More.

Dead bodies line the streets amid fighting in Sudan; American confirmed among fatalities

Thursday, April 20 by ABC News

(KHARTOUM, Sudan) -- Dead bodies lined the streets of the Sudan capital of Khartoum, as intense fighting between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces continued for a sixth day. The fighting has caused thousands in Khartoum and across the country to shelter in place... Read More.

Trump indictment: Pence, DeSantis and more confirmed or potential 2024 rivals react

Friday, March 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump's indictment by a New York City grand jury was historic -- and quickly dismissed by him as politically motivated persecution -- and now opponents in his party are weighing in.Trump was indicted and is expected to surrender... Read More.