The death toll from the Maui wildfires has now risen to at least 114, with countless more people unaccounted for. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green promised a full investigation into the cause of the wildfires and a review of the government response. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
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Russian missile strike kills 7 in Ukrainian city of Chernihiv
A 6-year-old child was among seven people killing in a missile strike in the city center of Chernihiv Saturday. The attack occurred as many families were on their way to church to mark an Orthodox religious festival. Over a dozen children were also wounded in the blast. Debora Patta reports from Kyiv. Source
Ohio seniors come together to write murder mystery novel
A group of seniors at an Ohio senior living facility joined together to write a murder mystery novel as a way to stay engaged during the pandemic. Adriana Diaz has their story. Source
Rivals call on Trump to take part in first GOP debate
Several of former President Donald Trump’s Republican rivals in the 2024 race are calling on him to take part in next week’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Beloved orca Lolita dies after spending over a half-century in captivity
Lolita, a beloved killer orca whale who spent over 50 years in captivity, died this week at the Miami Seaquarium. Source
French general in charge of Notre Dame restoration dies at 74
Soon after the 2019 fire that toppled the spire of Notre Dame and consumed its timber-and-lead roof, French President Emmanuel Macron named Georgelin to lead the restoration work. Source
About 30,000 people ordered to evacuate as wildfires rage in Canada
Canada has seen a record number of wildfires this year — contributing to choking smoke in parts of the U.S. Source
8 shot, 1 fatally, at party in West Philadelphia: police
One person was killed and eight people were wounded in a mass shooting in West Philadelphia early Saturday. Source
Ecuadorians head to the polls weeks after candidate assassinated
Sunday’s ballot has the names of eight candidates, including Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption crusader who was killed Aug. 9 while leaving a campaign rally. Source
2 Israelis killed at West Bank car wash
The deaths are part of a relentless spiral of violence that has fueled the worst fighting between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank in nearly two decades. Source