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New wildfires ravaged bone-dry California during a scorching Labor Day weekend.

Law officers have captured one of two Texas fugitives wanted after a Georgia deputy was shot.

Thousands of absentee ballots get rejected in every presidential election. This year, that problem could be much worse and potentially pivotal in hotly contested battleground states.

It’s part of a study into the impact of social media on political attitudes and behaviors during the upcoming election.

The video was originally livestreamed on Facebook before being circulated on other platforms including TikTok, the company said.

Firefighters rescued two brothers from a fire at their Iowa home, but the younger boy, 1, suffered burns to 60% of his body and a lot of lung damage.

An ambulance service spokesman says the critically injured victim was brought to shore by surfers and was declared dead on the beach.

Police say while trying to restrain the suspect, a 29-year-old firefighter was punched in the eye, causing bruising and swelling.

Residents whose income is affected can apply for help with bills, including rent, mortgage, and utilities.