This summer, wildfires tore through Canada’s Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix of heat, wind and fuel, might have formed. Here’s what lessons the blaze might be able to teach those learning how to deal with dramatic weather changes. Source
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Qatar decides to suspend mediation efforts in Gaza, officials say
Israel’s new offensive has focused on Jabaliya, a densely populated refugee camp where Israel says Hamas had regrouped. Source
The Berlin Wall came down 35 years ago today
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War, paving the way for German reunification in 1990 and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Source
Eye on America: Macho Spouse supports military husbands, and an exclusive tour of CIA HQ
In Illinois, we meet the founder of Macho Spouse, a group dedicated to providing connection and support to husbands of active duty service members. And in Virginia, we tour a century-old family home located within the CIA’s top-secret headquarters. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller. Source
Suspect arrested in string of at least 9 stabbing attacks in Seattle
Seattle police said the nine stabbings occurred over a period of two days. The attacks were believed to be random in nature. Source
Kennedy could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say
Republicans’ newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy’s odds of a role in the Trump administration. Source
Rep. Moskowitz says police investigating a “potential plot” against his life
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who was elected to a second term this week, said he was notified by authorities on Monday about a “potential plot on my life.” Source
Firefighters respond to brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on Friday evening. Source
Firefighters battling brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on Friday evening. Source
80 years after her father’s death in WWII, she finally learned the where and how
Gerri Eisenhauer’s father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France. Source