A judge has ordered deliberations to start over in the trial of two men accused of turning a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse into a cluttered maze where 36 partygoers died during a fire.

New York City's police commissioner has scheduled a midday news conference as the city awaits his decision on whether to fire a police officer involved in the 2014 death of Eric Garner.

The family of a 21-year-old inmate who died under mysterious circumstances after only a few days in custody are pushing for answers seven weeks after his death.

California fire officials say acreage burned so far this year is down 90% compared to the average over the past five years.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a measure aimed at deterring shootings by police.

Georgia Voters who want hand-marked paper ballots are challenging the legality of the state's new voting system.

Federal weather experts say Alaska just went through its warmest month ever.

Footage from an Alaska kayaking trip shows a sudden and up-close look at a collapsing glacier.

Huawei founder expects no relief from US sanctions but is confident Chinese tech giant can thrive with its own technology.

Britain's government is planning to pressure social media companies to do more to fight misinformation on vaccines following a spike in measles cases.

Representatives of more than 180 nations are meeting to agree on protections for vulnerable species, taking up issues such as the trade in ivory and the demand for shark fin soup that is decimating shark populations.

Scientists are working to develop a vaccine for a deadly virus that's devastating pig herds in Asia.

German airline Lufthansa is launching a website that allows customers to buy climate-friendly plane fuel to compensate for the emissions caused by their flight.

The Latest on the European migrant crisis:The humanitarian group Open Arms say another nine migrants have jumped into the sea "desperately trying to reach the coast of Lampedusa" _ the Italian island only a few hundred yards away.

As Afghans mourn victims killed in wedding bombing claimed by IS, some criticize government.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she's setting up a "communication platform" to resolve differences in the city after months of anti-government protests.

A heat wave could not stop members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department and runners from sweating it out at the 5th annual 5K run/walk. The community of Rehoboth was fired up and ready to raise awareness for their local firefighters. The race was held at the Rehoboth Beach Station 86 on Rehoboth Avenue.

Zach Parnes brings us the latest in athletics, including NASCAR news and the latest in Major League Baseball

Zach Parnes breaks down week 2 of the preseason... 
The Eagles take on the Jags, and have major issues at QB
The Skins Dwayne Haskins gets some reps
The Ravens and Lamar Jackson trudge on...
And more! 

In today's sports, Zach Parnes gives us a look at both the Nationals and Phillies, as they hope to continue their seasons in October...
Also featured...
Bayside schools first day of practice and elaborated playoff bracket
Bad news for Jake Arrieta
And a preview of Copa Delmarva

The Dewey Lifeguard Patrol won First Place in Men's Sprint in Virginia Beach. The lifeguards sprint 100 meters on sand to pass a baton to the next.

The Nats are playing out of their minds... Atop the NL Wildcard, can the squad keep on truckin? 
Zach Parnes discusses, alongside...
Orioles and Yankees
A-Rod falling on hard times
The NBA Schedule release 

The Orioles look to get even with the Astros after a 23-2 rout, the Nats head to The Big Apple to face the Mets, and the Phillies finish up a 4-game series with the Giants.

Today pro skimboarders heated up the beaches in Dewey for the 38th annual Zap World Championships. 

Emmanuel Sanders shines in the Denver Broncos' 24-15 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers, whose quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a tough time in his return to action.

Duckhee Lee doesn't want to be defined by his deafness as he makes his way in professional tennis.

Dakota Hudson and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Paul DeJong homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in a series opener between NL Central contenders.

Voting in the AP Top 25 is a mix of art, science and hunch, and it's especially tricky when it comes to the preseason poll.

Star receiver Antonio Brown has returned to training camp with the Oakland Raiders a day after being given an ultimatum by general manager Mike Mayock to be "all in or all out.".

Tiger Woods has another early end to season, this time as Masters champion.

Defending national champion Clemson is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time.

Wendy Anderson, the wife of Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson, has died after a two-year fight with breast cancer.

A North Carolina police department is evicting its pet cat named Sgt. Butters, and some residents are mounting a campaign to bring him back.

A New York couple's luxurious vacation house in Florida has been taken over by dozens of black vultures that are vomiting and defecating everywhere.

Authorities in Kentucky say three thieves thought they were stealing gasoline from a property for their broken down car until the car stopped working again.

Officials say they seized $2.3 million worth of marijuana mixed in with a shipment of jalapeño peppers at a Southern California port.

A Washington state trooper who pulled over to help what he thought was a disabled vehicle found something else instead: The driver had eight phones simultaneously playing the video game Pokemon Go.

A 50-year-old letter in a bottle was discovered by a man on the shores of western Alaska connecting him with the Russian Navy.

Police say a raccoon trapped in a vending machine at a Florida high school is now free.

An airport security worker in New York has been fired for handing a passenger a handwritten note that said "You ugly!!!".