The historic Dixie Fire has destroyed at least 627 buildings and threatens thousands of others across four Northern California counties. More than 100 major blazes are raging through 15 Western states, authorities say. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/09/smoke-clearing-may-energize-dixie-fire-other-wildfires/5535378001/
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California sheriff’s deputy overdoses, nearly dies after exposure to fentanyl during arrest
Dramatic body camera footage shows that a sheriff’s deputy in California nearly died after being exposed to fentanyl at an arrest last month. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/06/california-deputy-nearly-dies-fentanyl-exposure-arrest/5522180001/
California’s Dixie Fire explodes in size, grows into nation’s largest wildfire
California’s Dixie Fire exploded in size overnight and is now the nation’s largest wildfire, officials said Friday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/06/dixie-fire-explodes-size-nations-largest-wildfire/5512114001/
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Allyson Felix chases history in 400m; US women dominate beach volleyball
It was a A+ effort for the “A Team” as Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman cruised on their way to winning women’s beach volleyball gold against Australia’s Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/08/05/olympics-2021-live-updates-beach-volleyball-womens-basketball/5504531001/
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix police
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday announced a wide-ranging civil rights inquiry into the operations of the Phoenix Police Department to include the agency’s use of deadly force. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/05/doj-opens-civil-rights-inquiry-into-phoenix-police-department/5501334001/