Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
PHELAN, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of California residents chased from their mountain and desert homes are slowly beginning to take stock of their losses from the wildfire that erupted 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Firefighters now have the fire 40 percent contained and more people are being allowed to return home. Plans are underway to demobilize some of the nearly 1,600 firefighters. At least 96 homes and 213 outbuildings were destroyed.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A parasite believed responsible for a huge fish kill has prompted Montana wildlife officials to indefinitely close a 183-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River and hundreds of miles of other waterways. All fishing, rafting and other activities in the closed area have been banned to prevent the spread of the parasite. The closure could devastate businesses. The parasite is not a danger to humans.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A decision is expected Saturday on the U.S. appeal of its disqualification in the men's 4x100 relay where Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay, Tyson Bromell and Mike Rodgers finished third, which would have been a bronze medal. But they were cited for an improper baton exchange. In the same race, Usain Bolt bid goodbye with another gold medal, leading his Jamaican team. Ryan Lochte apologized on Instagram for his behavior surrounding an early-morning incident at a gas station.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A death penalty case that has captured attention across the U.S. is now on hold. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled 7-2 to stop Jeffery Wood's execution. The case hinges on the fact he wasn't the person who pulled the trigger and criticism of the original trial which included testimony from a since-discredited psychiatrist. Even some Republican lawmakers have rallied behind Wood.
DIMONDALE, Michigan (AP) — "What do you have to lose?" That's part of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's latest pitch to black voters. Speaking in an overwhelmingly white suburb of Lansing, Michigan, Friday, Trump argued that Democrats, including his rival Hillary Clinton, have taken advantage of African-American voters and taken their votes for granted. Trump trails significantly among black voters.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.