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Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Other Pacific U.S. Territories
There was an island-wide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm approached.
Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit
Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine, as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least seven pe…
How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th
The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to h…
First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the journey of more than 2,300 miles in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44…
Heavy Winds and Torrential Rain Sweep Over N.Y.C. Suburbs
On Monday, parts of New Jersey were underwater, downed trees were blocking roads in Connecticut and there was a flash flood warning in New Y…
Israel’s Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling
A resolution by the country’s cabinet escalated a long-running conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s judi…
Shootings in Nine States Mar Fourth of July Celebrations
Shootings occurred across the country, including in New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois and Tennessee. More than 50 people were shot, and at …
Can Iran Keep Its Edge?
Closing the Strait of Hormuz was a huge source of leverage during the war. But playing the same card over and over is risky.
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspe…
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspe…
The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth.
In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebra…