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What to Know About Wildfires in Colorado and Other Western States

MAIA SPOTO

Thousands of acres in Utah and other Western states have burned. Here is what to know about the firefighters who have died, the destruction so far and the spreading smoke.

$22,000 Per Hour: Assistants Use a Legislative Loophole to Outearn Surgeons

MARGOT SANGER-KATZ AND SARAH KLIFF

A law meant to end surprise medical billing has led to large paydays for some surgical assistants, who can earn far more than the doctors they help.

Why Maine Has Turned Into Such a Tight Race

NATE COHN

A Times/Siena poll reveals several crosscurrents in a key contest for Senate control.

WATCH: Rescuers work to find survivors after Venezuela earthquakes

Katie Susman, head of the Latin American region at the International Rescue Committee, discusses day five of search and rescue crews' work to find survivors trapped in the rubble.

'It's a yawn': Trump downplays bipartisan landmark housing bill

President Donald Trump downplayed the importance of a bipartisan housing bill in the Oval Office on Monday.

What to expect as dangerous heat wave hits Midwest, Northeast

A dangerous heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to the Midwest and the East Coast this week.

WATCH: Saks exits bankruptcy with $500M financing and luxury-focused pivot

ABC News' Michelle Franzen and retail analyst Hitha Herzog break down Saks Global's restructuring, including store closures, workforce cuts and a strategic shift toward luxury retail and service.

California Hopes to Speed Up Election Results With $40 Million Infusion

LAUREL ROSENHALL

It took six days to determine the outcome of the primary for Los Angeles mayor, and seven for the governor’s race.

The Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power

MATTHEW CULLEN

Also, NASA plans to catch a falling space telescope and nudge it up. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Efforts to Rescue Venezuela Quake Victims Grow More Desperate

ISAYEN HERRERA, FABIOLA FERRERO, LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ AND LEO SANDS

The death toll has risen to over 1,700, which is likely an undercount.

How the Wildfires in Colorado and Utah Were Poised to Spark

JUDSON JONES

Since last week, meteorologists issued a series of increasingly dire warnings about extremely critical weather conditions.

Judge Orders Trump to End Efforts to Kill Hudson Tunnel Funding

PATRICK MCGEEHAN

A federal judge says that the administration’s attempts to block money for the $16 billion rail project were “flagrantly” illegal.

Trump on Legislation to Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: ‘It’s a Yawn’

SHAWN MCCREESH

Time and again, President Trump has brushed off Americans’ concerns about the economy and their financial situations.

Tesla crashes into cafe in Simi Valley, killing 1 and injuring 5

One person was killed and five others were injured after a Tesla crashed into a cafe.

Hotel with over 100 recently deported Venezuelans collapsed in deadly earthquakes

The group of Venezuelans, which included several families, was sent to the Hotel Santuario La Llanada, family members of those impacted said.