Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned after facing criticism for not activating disaster sirens during last week's deadly wildfires that killed at least 111 people.

Locals get help directly to Maui by creating donation list

Bailey Honda says his family lost their home in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years

Washington, D.c. (cnn) — Us mortgage rates soared this week, rising to their highest level in 21 years. The 30-year

Killin' cousins: 'Murder hornet' kin found in US for first time

Georgia agricultural officials report a close cousin of the notorious Asian "murder hornet" has been found in the U.S. for the first time and the newly discovered yellow-leg hornet, while much smaller than its well-known relative, poses an equally serious threat to honey bee populations and the crops that rely on bees for pollination.

Hawaiian Electric shares continue slide amid scrutiny over Maui wildfires

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares continued their record slump, shedding nearly 31% in premarket trading on Thursday, as the electric utility faces increased scrutiny over whether its equipment might have played any role in the deadly Maui wildfires.

US House Republicans seek Joe Biden's emails from National Archives

A Republican U.S. lawmaker heading a congressional probe into Hunter Biden's business dealings asked the National Archives on Thursday for emails between President Joe Biden and his 53-year-old son.

Average mortgage rate climbs to 7.09%, highest level in 20 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years. That's grim news for would-be homebuyers already facing high home prices caused by a lack of supply.

Who has benefited most from a long-running research pact between China and the US?

Theft of U.S. intellectual property by China-backed state actors is a political and economic strategy that's been in play for years. It's a strategy Chinese government leaders have as much as admitted.

Hilary strengthens to a hurricane, could bring heavy rain to Southern California, Southwest this weekend

Los Angeles (cnn) — Hilary strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico on Thursday and is on

Jewish families fight California ban on special education funds for religious schools

Three orthodox Jewish families and two orthodox Jewish schools in California who sued the state over a law they say discriminates against children with disabilities have appealed a federal judge's dismissal of their lawsuit.

Lee condemns Trump indictments, but once questioned 2020 election strategies

Utah Sen. Mike Lee condemns Donald Trump's latest indictment, calling it "political weaponization of criminal law." But he once questioned some of Trump's allies' 2020 election strategies.

Hawaii vows to protect landowners on Maui from pressure to sell after wildfires

Hawaii's governor has vowed to protect local landowners from being "victimized" by opportunistic buyers when Maui rebuilds from deadly wildfires that incinerated a historic island community and killed at least 110 people.