Nation Jul 04 1 woman dead and 9 others injured in fireworks explosion in western Michigan Fireworks explosions in adjacent counties in western Michigan have left at least one woman dead and nine others with injuries from critical to minor.
World Jul 04 Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie over map of South China Sea The newspaper Vietnam Express reported that posters advertising the movie, which was supposed to open in Vietnamese theaters on July 21, were removed from websites of Vietnamese movie distributors after Monday's decision.
World Jul 04 Russia open to talks over potential prisoner swap for detained American reporter Evan Gershkovich The Kremlin is holding the door open for contacts with the U.S. regarding a possible prisoner exchange that could potentially involve jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
World Jul 04 Russia says it stopped Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, Kyiv does not claim responsibility The Russian military says it has fended off a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that prompted authorities to briefly close one of the city's airports.
World Jul 03 U.S. ambassador visits detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday was allowed to visit Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been behind bars in Russia since March on charges of espionage.
World Jul 03 Israelis block major airport in protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan Thousands of Israelis blocked traffic and snarled movement at the country's main international airport on Monday, the latest mass demonstration over Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious planned judicial overhaul that has divided the nation.
Arts Jul 03 Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, grandson of Robert De Niro, dies at 19 Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, a grandson of Robert De Niro, has died at 19. His mother, Drena De Niro, announced the news Monday in an Instagram post.
Nation Jul 02 EPA faces lawsuit from 10 states over emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution.
Economy Jul 02 Unionized hotel workers in Southern California go on strike for better pay and benefits Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what the union is calling the largest strike in its history.
World Jul 02 Russia attempts 1st drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days, all are shot down After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone attack early Sunday on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, officials said. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days.