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Spokane, Washington, fires set thousands of acres ablaze. See map Original

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By Julia Gómez Verified
| USA Today Verified
Aug. 5, 2026, 12:59 p.m. ET Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, continue to spread, causing destruction and forcing evacuations. As of 12 p.m. ET, four fires in the area set 10,575 acres ablaze, according to USA TODAY's data. Around 65,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes because of the fires, which have destroyed or damaged an estimated 600 to 1,100 structures. Many have lost their homes, and whole neighborhoods have been demolished.
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Names released of victims killed in In-N-Out shooting

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By Julia Gómez Verified
| MSN Verified
The victims of the deadly In-N-Out Burger shooting , including an employee who was killed, have been identified by officials. Three people were killed in the shooting, which occurred at around 2:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 1, in Twin Falls, Idaho, USA TODAY previously reported. Seven people were also injured. Lane Koehn, a witness who recorded the shooting with his cell phone, told local news outlet KTVB-TV that he saw the shooter holding what seemed to be a semi-automatic rifle.
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Aug. 12 is the ultimate day for stargazing. Why you should look up

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By Julia Gómez Verified
| Yahoo Canada Verified
The sky is about to put on an incredible show through August, as celestial events occur throughout the month. But one day in particular will offer the ultimate stargazing experience. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, there will be a planetary alignment early in the morning, a solar eclipse in the afternoon, a new moon at night and the Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak. The Perseid meteor shower is considered the "best meteor shower of the year," according to NASA.
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