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Most flavored e-cigarette cartridges will have to be pulled from the market in a move the government is stressing is not a ban.

Trump Administration Cracks Down On Some Flavored Vaping Products

The federal government is taking action to pull many flavored products popular with kids off the market. Public health advocates say the move doesn't go far enough.

Firefighters battle a blaze engulfing trees in the town of Nowra in the Australian state of New South Wales on Dec. 31, 2019. Fire conditions worsened into the New Year, with thousands forced to evacuate.

Australia Deploys Military Reservists To Combat Wildfire, As Thousands Evacuate

Australia's volatile fire season saw "one of the worst days on record" this weekend, as record-breaking temperatures and low humidity exacerbated conditions.

New Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Stephens speaks from the bench after she was sworn in, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Olympia, Wash. Stephens replaced former Justice Mary Fairhurst as Chief Justice, who retired in January as she battles cancer.

Washington's chief justice on the law, her career, and how to disagree

Debra Stephens became chief justice of the Supreme Court of Washington — the state’s highest court — on Jan. 6. She’s been on the court since 2008, and is…

Lines and lines of cars are seen as drivers wait on Monday to be tested for COVID-19 at a coronavirus testing site in Miami Gardens, Fla.

In Miami, Rolling Back Openings To Contain The Coronavirus Surge

In Miami, local officials have ordered a rollback of some reopening measures because of the region's soaring coronavirus cases. Gyms have to close and in-person dining at restaurants is prohibited.

'Sick To My Core': Aurora, Colo., Chief Apologizes After Black Family Is Handcuffed

"I am sick to my core that these children were traumatized the way they were," Chief Vanessa Wilson says. Video of the incident has sparked new anger against Aurora's police.

Storm clouds are seen over Miami as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on Saturday.

Tropical Storm Isaias Nears Florida Coast

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged state residents to remain vigilant and heed warnings from local officials and news outlets as Isaias moves closer to the state.

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