A wildfire raging through drought-stricken timber and brush near California's border with Oregon killed one person and destroyed multiple structures as it burns largely out of control, authorities said Friday. No other details were released about the death blamed on the fire that threatened 300 homes near Hornbook, a town...
Diver Dies Trying to Rescue Thai Boys. Musk Offers Aid.
MAE SAI, Thailand — The rescuers trying to help a youth soccer team stranded in a Thai cave suffered a disheartening loss Friday with the death of a former SEAL diving in the flooded passageways to deliver supplies, as authorities raced against worsening weather and lessening oxygen where the 12...
Bourdain Brought Us Closer. Honor Him By Doing the Same.
In our news meeting this morning, we held a moment of silence for Anthony Bourdain and then talked about his gift for bringing people together. His death Friday by suicide affected me greatly, and I'd like to share with you why. The globetrotting chef and storyteller used food as a way...
Hiker Falls to Death From Yosemite's Half Dome Trail
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — A hiker in Yosemite National Park fell to his death while climbing the iconic granite cliffs of Half Dome in rainy conditions. The National Park Service said the accident occurred Monday. NPS spokeswoman Jamie Richards said the man and a companion were scaling the steepest part...
Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend
Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath – she flashed me a look that was an endearing blend of...