Anguished pleas from parents
Judge to hear arguments on halting ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction over concerns
A federal judge will hear closing arguments in a hearing over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws
Trump will be at the Kennedy Center on the same day recipients of the honors are announced
President Donald Trump will be visiting the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, the same day that recipients of this year's honors are announced
Great white shark seen near popular beaches in Maine
Reports of a large great white shark near popular beaches in Maine have prompted a warning to beachgoers
Judge tosses convictions in 2002 killing of NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather
A North Carolina judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the death of Chris Paul's grandfather over two decades ago
City gets some relief days after water main break caused taps to run low
Water pressure is starting to improve for thousands of frustrated residents in a northern New Jersey city
3 firefighters hurt in blaze at century-old buildings in Salt Lake City’s nightlife hub
Officials in Salt Lake City say three firefighters were hurt after a fire broke out in buildings that date back more than a century in the city’s nightlife hub
Two years after a wildfire took everything, Maui homeowners are facing a new threat: Foreclosure
As a Native Hawaiian teenager growing up in West Maui, Mikey Burke couldn’t wait to leave. “All my life, I thought I was bigger than this town, bigger than the village, and I was going to go somewhere and make something of myself,” she said. Then she went to college...
Illegal price-gouging is rampant after disasters. Can it be stopped?
Last January, a series of massive wildfires broke out across the Los Angeles area, fueled by high winds and dry temperatures. The fires raged for weeks, incinerating entire neighborhoods in the wealthy Pacific Palisades and in middle-class Altadena. They killed at least 30 people and destroyed at least 10,000 homes....
Homeowners affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires: Here’s how to keep and rebuild your home
Two years after the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires, homeowners may be facing the prospect of repaying mortgage loans previously in forbearance. Grist has compiled tips and resources to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Jump to: ↓ Funding for homeowners affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires↓ Tips on dealing with your mortgage...