Nation Aug 16 Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions By Associated Press
Nation Aug 16 At least 7 people have died from days of heavy rain and record-setting flooding in Indiana A 4-year-old boy, two men and three women were among those who had died since the storms began Aug. 11, said Liz Woods, a spokesperson for the state Department of Homeland Security. By Philip Marcelo, Obed Lamy, Associated Press
Nation Aug 16 Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands A search-and-rescue mission was launched after flash floods apparently swept several occupied homes off their foundations in coastal communities, authorities said. By Mikella Schuettler, Kate Brumback, Associated Press
Nation Aug 15 Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state The state has been hammered over the past week by heavy rains, resulting in rivers reaching record levels and sending residents in search of higher ground. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Nation Aug 15 Lala strengthens into a hurricane and bears down on Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, winds The National Hurricane Center said Lala’s maximum sustained winds increased to 75 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane. By Alexa St. John, Ed White, Associated Press
Aug 14 Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after deadly Texas crash By Jim Vertuno, Josh Funk, Associated Press No cause of the Wednesday crash has been released because the investigation has just begun. A safety investigation team from the Army Combat Readiness Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, is trying to determine what happened, the Army said. Continue reading
Aug 14 New aircraft carrier en route to Middle East after issues reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch 3:57 Luigi Mangione reveals motive for CEO's killing after pleading guilty in federal case By William Brangham, Ali Rogin, Andrew Merlis In a surprise turn, Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted he stalked and shot Thompson in 2024 outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan. He potentially faces life in prison. The 28-year-old… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 6:17 Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln By Aliza Rudavsky, The Conversation Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, a record-length deployment. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Aug 14 Quick-thinking controller helps 2 planes with same flight number avoid possible disaster By Josh Funk, Associated Press A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Continue reading