Investigation begins after firefighter killed, several injured in a Maine lumber mill explosion
Emergency crews responded to an explosion and large fire at a lumber mill in Maine. Here’s the latest.
3 people killed, several injured after driver crashes into pedestrians in California

Authorities say a driver crashed into multiple cars and pedestrians in Oakland, California, late Saturday night, killing three people.
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, authorities said.
Driver plows into pedestrians in Italy, 8 injured as driver detained after attempted escape
A car plowed into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them critically, the mayor told Italian TV.
Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader
Israel says it has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attacks.
Takeaways from Trump’s trip to China, from trade to Taiwan

President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Friday after a three-day visit to China, a crucial meeting between the world’s largest economies and major military powers.
NSAA State Soccer: Scores, highlights from Class A semifinals

The Class A semifinals saw incredible talent and a major upset on Friday.
Nebraska state senator concedes in race for Democratic nomination in District 2

John Cavanaugh, a Nebraska state senator, conceded in the race for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District shortly after the latest vote count was released.
How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

A “gum ruse,” DNA technology, and detectives with foresight decades ahead of their time helped finally solve the murders of two Washington state women in the ’80s.
Former Nebraska Regent changes plea in DUI crash

A former Nebraska Regent pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and seriously hurting a woman in a crash.