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Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn

Conservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks

Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and...

America's official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country's 250th birthday

The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America's 250th birthday celebration

The Latest: Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t open Strait of Hormuz

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball

The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 12-28-36-41-59, Powerball: 2

How the Supreme Court Could Change Voting by Mail

NICK CORASANITI, GILAD THALER, LÉO HAMELIN, JUNE KIM, CHRISTINE ZHANG AND COLEMAN LOWNDES

The Supreme Court is ruling on whether ballots received after Election Day should be disqualified. Our national politics reporter Nick Corasaniti explains how a Supreme Court ruling could affect hundreds of thousands of Americans in rural and urban areas.

Colorado River management plans to be determined by government after negotiations stall

The federal government is moving forward with plans on how to manage the Colorado River after negotiations on access stalled between seven Western states and 30 tribal nations.

Jewish security organization working to keep its community safe amid elevated terror threat

Jewish security organizations, like Magen Am, are working to train volunteers on how to respond to an attack as the potential threat rises amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Barabak: California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here's how.

MARK Z. BARABAK

The lag time between election day and final tabulations creates a vacuum filled by unwarranted fraud claims. A reformer offers steps to speed the count while preserving the ease of casting a ballot.

Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas

Spiking gas prices in the U.S. are on track to eat up tax refunds this year, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend

Nancy Guthrie’s family urges renewed attention, won't cease until she's 'brought to a final place of rest'

The family of missing Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, pleads for community help as the search enters its seventh week.

Former FBI agent Robert Levinson’s disappearance still unsolved as bureau presses for new tips

FBI renews appeal for missing former agent Robert Levinson who disappeared in Iran nearly 20 years ago. $5 million reward offered for information.

Chicago residents unionize to fight possible displacement, rent hikes over Obama Presidential Center

Woodlawn tenants at Chaney Braggs Apartments have formed a union to fight displacement they say is driven by the Obama Presidential Center's arrival.

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

SAMANTHA MASUNAGA, MARK OLSEN

Border advisor Tom Homan says a 'work-in-progress' plan is underway to deploy ICE agents in an effort to ease long lines at TSA checkpoints around the country.

'It's the people who are suffering.' How Cuba is struggling under U.S. oil blockade

KATE LINTHICUM

People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government.