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Emergency sirens weren't activated ahead of deadly Maui blaze: Recap

The search for missing people continues as crews make progress in the battle to contain the fire that killed at least 67 and laid waste to Lahaina. NBC News is on location covering the devastation.
An aerial image taken on August 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings on the waterfront burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii. At least 36 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire turned Lahaina to ashes, officials said August 9, 2023 as visitors asked to leave the island of Maui found themselves stranded at the airport. The fires began burning early August 8, scorching thousands of acres and putting homes, businesses and 35,000 lives at risk on Maui, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said in a statement.
An aerial image taken on August 10, 2023 shows destroyed homes and buildings on the waterfront burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii. At least 36 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire turned Lahaina to ashes, officials said August 9, 2023 as visitors asked to leave the island of Maui found themselves stranded at the airport. The fires began burning early August 8, scorching thousands of acres and putting homes, businesses and 35,000 lives at risk on Maui, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency said in a statement.
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Tyrese Gibson accuses The Home Depot of racial discrimination in lawsuit

The singer and “Fast & Furious” actor says he is suing the home improvement store over an alleged incident involving two of his employees at a California store.
American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film Fast X at the Colosseum. Rome (Italy), May 12nd, 2023.
American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film Fast X at the Colosseum. Rome (Italy), May 12nd, 2023.
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3-year-old riding one of Texas’ migrant buses dies on the way to Chicago, officials say

It's the first announced death since Texas started busing migrants last year. So far more than 30,000 migrants have been moved to Democratic-controlled cities across the U.S.
Outside Chicago Union Station

Exterior view of the Adams Street entrace to the Chicago Union Station, Chicago, Illinois, March 4, 2018.
Outside Chicago Union Station

Exterior view of the Adams Street entrace to the Chicago Union Station, Chicago, Illinois, March 4, 2018.
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Former 'Family Feud' contestant sentenced to life in estranged wife's slaying

Timothy Bliefnick, 40, was convicted of first-degree murder. Authorities said he broke into his wife's Illinois home and opened fire.
Timothy Bliefnick is handcuffed in court after being found guilty in Adams County, Ill., on May 31, 2023.
Timothy Bliefnick is handcuffed in court after being found guilty in Adams County, Ill., on May 31, 2023.
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Man turns himself in, becomes 5th person charged in Montgomery riverfront brawl

Reggie Ray, 42, is charged with disorderly conduct, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
Witnesses say a large brawl that broke out on an Alabama riverfront Saturday was fueled by alcohol and adrenaline.
Witnesses say a large brawl that broke out on an Alabama riverfront Saturday was fueled by alcohol and adrenaline.
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Fox's top lawyer exiting company months after $787.5M Dominion settlement

Viet Dinh, Fox’s chief legal and policy officer, plans to step down from his role at the end of the year and become a special adviser to the company, the media company said.
People walk by the News Corporation headquarters, home to Fox News, on April 18, 2023 in New York City. Moments before opening arguments were set to begin this afternoon, Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems said that they had reached a settlement of $787 million in the voting machine company's defamation lawsuit against Fox.
People walk by the News Corporation headquarters, home to Fox News, on April 18, 2023 in New York City. Moments before opening arguments were set to begin this afternoon, Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems said that they had reached a settlement of $787 million in the voting machine company's defamation lawsuit against Fox.
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Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect's wife has breast and skin cancer, her attorney says

Asa Ellerup filed for divorce from Rex Heuermann days after he was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder.
Crime laboratory officers removes boxes as law enforcement searches the home of Rex Heuermann
Crime laboratory officers removes boxes as law enforcement searches the home of Rex Heuermann
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Court blocks Idaho law restricting trans students’ restroom use

“The court’s ruling will be a relief for transgender students in Idaho, who are entitled to basic dignity, safety, and respect at school,” a lawyer for the plaintiffs said.
People gather at the state Capitol to oppose anti-transgender legislation
People gather at the state Capitol to oppose anti-transgender legislation
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Woman says she found live frog in her container of spinach

“It was alive and moving,” she said. “Just thank God I didn’t eat the frog.”
A North American female bullfrog in Germany on Aug. 9, 2023.
A North American female bullfrog in Germany on Aug. 9, 2023.
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Texas man released from prison after killing 8-year-old girl now charged with 2 more murders

Raul Meza Jr. was arrested earlier this year in the deaths of his roommate in May and a woman in 2019. He was convicted in the 1982 rape and killing of 8-year-old Kendra Page.
Raul Meza Jr.
Raul Meza Jr.

Photos: Wildfires rip through Maui, killing at least 55 and destroying historic town

In one photo, the devastated community of Lahaina resembles a war zone, coated in shades of gray and black.