California’s Thomas Fire 45 Percent Contained
Firefighters battling the massive Thomas Fire northwest of Los Angeles were working against another round of high winds to prevent its spread to homes in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
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Too Soon To Pass Sexual Harassment Policies? Some Legislators Think So
Illinois lawmakers acted quickly last month in response to sexual harassment allegations at the statehouse. But several female legislators say this isn't a quick fix. They say the process was rushed and not enough thought was given to explore alternative options.
3 Ways Trump Or His Allies Might Try To Disrupt The Mueller Russia Probe
From the airwaves of conservative media to the hearing rooms of the House of Representatives, Republican allies of the White House are attacking the Department of Justice investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Southern California Fire Forces New Evacuations, Threatens Coastal Communities
The Thomas Fire in Southern California has raged for nearly two weeks, and on Saturday new evacuation orders were issued in Santa Barbara County as a local zoo made preparations to move some of its animals out of the danger zone.
New Mexico State Rallies For 74-69 Win Over Illini Men
AJ Harris had the game-winning 3-point play, Zach Lofton scored 23 points and New Mexico State rallied late for a 74-69 win over Illinois after losing a 15-point lead.