Politics Jul 18 WATCH: Austin, Gen. Milley hold news briefing after Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Ukrainian forces have a “significant amount of combat power” that hasn't yet been committed to the war, the top U.S. military officer said Tuesday, saying Kyiv is conserving some of its tactical effort while troops slowly work their way through…
World Jul 18 John Kerry visits with Chinese officials in new effort to improve climate ties BEIJING (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told China's top diplomat on Tuesday that President Joe Biden's administration is "very committed" to stabilizing relations between the world's two biggest economies, as the countries seek to restart high-level contacts. On…
Politics Jul 18 Trump says he's been informed he's target of investigation into efforts to overturn 2020 election Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.
World Jul 17 Flying Russian flags, more Wagner troops roll into Belarus as part of deal that ended their mutiny A Belarusian activist group that monitors troop movements in Belarus, said a convoy of more than 100 vehicles carrying Russian flags and Wagner insignia entered the country, heading toward a field camp that authorities have offered to the company.
World Jul 17 Russia blames Ukraine for new attack on key bridge to Crimea that killed two An attack before dawn damaged part of a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine.
Health Jul 17 Bird flu infects dozens of cats in Poland but risk to humans remains low, WHO says Scientists worry that rising cases of bird flu in animals that have frequent contact with humans might lead to a mutated version of the disease that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Nation Jul 17 Northeast begins to dry out after days of relentless heavy rain, flash flooding Flash flooding hit parts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey over the weekend.
World Jul 17 Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times.
Nation Jul 16 Torrential rains, flash flooding in Pennsylvania leave 5 dead, 2 children missing Heavy rains pounded an already saturated Northeast on Sunday for the second time in a week, spurring another round of flash flooding, cancelled airline flights and power outages.
Nation Jul 16 Powerball jackpot grows to $900 million after no winner drawn Saturday night Another Powerball drawing ended with no winner Saturday night, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million.