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Utility to pay $360 million for major Southern California wildfires
Southern California Edison has agreed to pay $360 million to local governments to settle lawsuits over deadly wildfires sparked by its equipment during the last two years, including one blamed...

2 new California fires burn homes, send residents fleeing
Strong winds fanned new Southern California wildfires on Thursday, burning homes and forcing residents to flee their homes in a repeat of the frightening scenario already faced by tens of...

U.S. West struggles to hit goals of fighting fire with fire
The thick scent of smoke hung in the midday air when a trail along the Kings River opened up to an ominous scene: flames in the trees and thick gray...

U.S. fighter jet crashes in Death Valley, injuring seven visitors
A U.S. Navy fighter jet crashed Wednesday in Death Valley National Park, injuring seven people who were at a scenic overlook where aviation enthusiasts routinely watch military pilots speeding low...

Navy SEAL acquitted of murder in killing of captive in Iraq
A decorated Navy SEAL was acquitted Tuesday of murder in the killing of a wounded Islamic State captive under his care in Iraq in 2017.

Fellow SEALs say chief shot girl and old man in Iraq
Two Navy SEALs testified Friday that their platoon leader gunned down a young girl and an old man in Iraq in 2017 from his sniper's perch, though neither witnessed him...

Witness at Navy SEAL trial says he killed victim out of mercy
A Navy SEAL called by prosecutors to testify at the murder trial of a decorated comrade dropped a bombshell Thursday when he acknowledged killing the victim in what he described...

Army veteran’s plan to bomb Nazi rally stopped, U.S. officials say
An Army veteran who converted to Islam and discussed launching various terror attacks throughout Southern California was arrested as he plotted to bomb a white supremacist rally as retribution for...

Avenatti charged with embezzlement, fraud, cheating on taxes
Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged in a 36-count federal indictment alleging he stole millions of dollars from clients, did not pay his taxes, committed bank fraud and lied in...

Michael Avenatti charged with fraud as he testified in related case
Even before federal prosecutors unsealed charges against Michael Avenatti, the lawyer best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in legal battles against President Donald Trump was facing legal scrutiny...