Millions in U.S. Swelter in Heat Wave
The health care system in Houston, where more than a million customers lack power, was overwhelmed because some patients couldn’t be discharged amid a punishing heat wave.
How New Hampshire Could Be Slipping From the Democrats
The state has voted for the Democratic nominee for president for two decades. But a new poll shows a loss of support, and some fed-up voters are considering alternatives.
U.S. Marshal Shoots Man in Attempted Carjacking Near Sotomayor’s Home
The marshal was sitting in an unmarked federal vehicle near the Supreme Court justice’s home when a man approached the vehicle and pointed a handgun at him through the driver’s…
Prominent New Zealand couple targeted in deadly California robbery
A prominent New Zealand couple visiting California were targeted as they left a shopping centre by a crew of suspected robbers who left one of the pair dead. The couple…
Federal Judge in Alaska Resigns Amid Accusations of Sexual Harassment
A federal judge in Alaska resigned after investigators found that he had been abusive to his law clerks, had an “inappropriately sexualized relationship” with one of them and then lied…
California airport engulfed by wildfires
Firefighters in El Dorado County, California tried to put out a wildfire that surrounded an airport, as the heat wave continues across the west coast state. Fire crews could be…
Watch fire engine rescue man from Hurricane Beryl floods in Texas
Torrential rainfall and flash flooding brought on by Hurricane Beryl have left a man stranded on top of his truck in Houston. A fire engine extended its ladder over flood…
Harris Heads to Nevada Once More, With an Intense Spotlight Following Her
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to Nevada on Tuesday for her sixth visit to the battleground state this year, her 14th since taking office and her first since some…
With Keir Starmer, Britain and the U.S. Are Back in Sync, but for How Long?
It was a carefully staged display of big-power theatrics — or more precisely, of middle-power-meets-big-power theatrics. “You are now connected to Air Force One,” said a White House operator, as…
Hurricane Beryl: Category two storm makes Texas landfall
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas with winds of up to 80mph (129 km/h) as authorities warn of “life-threatening” storm surges. Forecasters say the category two storm will bring…