Health Aug 23 Florida reports non-travel Zika case near Tampa This is the first incidence of locally transmitted Zika virua reported outside of Miami-Dade County.
World Aug 22 Japan braces for third typhoon in a week Typhoons Mindulle and Kompasu hit Japan within 48 hours of each other, and forecasters predict that a third storm may hit the island nation later this week.
Health Aug 19 Florida governor confirms Miami Beach hit by local Zika transmission, CDC issues travel advisory A Florida health department investigation has isolated five cases of Zika virus in Miami Beach without links to international travel.
World Aug 12 Bombings target tourist destinations in Thailand A wave of bombings struck some of Thailand’s popular beach and resort towns on Thursday and Friday, killing at least four and wounding dozens, including 11 foreigners, according to the Associated Press.
World Aug 08 U.S. enters three-way tie for first place at Rio Olympics The United States was in a three-way tie for top standing with China and Australia at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday.
Nation Aug 08 Delta Air Lines global computer shutdown leaves passengers stranded Delta Air Lines resumed limited flight service after a power outage in Atlanta affected more than 15,000 flights around the world Monday.
Nation Aug 04 Top U.S. gymnastics officials ignored sexual abuse allegations, report says For years in multiple states, journalists uncovered several cases where coaches sexually abused young gymnasts. But when complaints arose, USA Gymnastics officials denied wrongdoing, moved coaches to different gyms and said coaches were just as much a part of gymnastics…
Nation Aug 02 New York Police Commissioner William Bratton to resign New York Police Commissioner William Bratton will step down next month from leading the nation's largest police force, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
World Aug 01 Russian helicopter shot down in rebel-held part of Syria A Russian helicopter was shot down in the rebel-held Idlib province in northern Syria, killing all five aboard, the Kremlin said Monday.
Nation Jul 30 Hot air balloon carrying 16 people crashes near Austin, Texas The hot air balloon crash happened around 7:40 a.m. local time, and the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the scene.