Jul 17 Vanishing whale's decline appears worse than previously thought, federal regulators say By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new data recently that 114 of the whales have been documented as dead, seriously injured or sub-lethally injured or sick since the start of the whale's recent decline. Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: Pentagon says U.S. is sending a warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there. Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: Blinken urges Congress to act on delayed ambassadorial nominations By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged the Senate to move forward with votes on more than 60 diplomatic nominations, including 38 ambassadors, that have been stalled due to objections by individual lawmakers. Continue reading
Jul 17 Russia suspends deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, destabilizing global food markets By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press It’s the end of an accord that the U.N. and Turkey brokered to allow food to leave the Black Sea region after Russia invaded its neighbor. Continue reading
Jul 17 Russia blames Ukraine for new attack on key bridge to Crimea that killed two By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 17 Bird flu infects dozens of cats in Poland but risk to humans remains low, WHO says By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 17 Israel pushes ahead with judicial overhaul plan despite widespread opposition, protests By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press A parliamentary committee was meeting Monday to prepare a bill that would limit judicial oversight on some government decisions. It is expected to come to a final vote in parliament that would make it law early next week. Continue reading
Jul 17 Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 16 Jane Birkin, actor, singer and style icon, dies in Paris at 76 By John Leicester, Associated Press Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 8:47 Global food security concerns reignite as clock ticks down on Ukraine grain deal By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening… Continue watching