France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
U.S. Moves To Amend Secret Mustard Gas Tests On Veterans
A wrong against a group of World War II veterans is about to be righted. There will be new acknowledgment that tens of thousands of troops were used as human test subjects for the Army's experiments with one of the most dreaded weapons of the time — mustard gas. And for the few who still survive, there's a new promise of health benefits.
South African President Survives No-Confidence Vote In Parliament
South African President Jacob Zuma survived a no-confidence vote Tuesday, his sixth since becoming president in 2009. Zuma also heads the ruling African National Congress, but he has been beset by corruption scandals and charges of economic mismanagement.
'The Bachelorette' Concludes Landmark Season As Rachel Lindsay Gives Final Rose
The season finale of ABC's The Bachelorette aired on Monday night. This season featured the first African-American star, Rachel Lindsay, and a multi-racial cast of suitors for her hand in marriage.
Trump Holds Briefing On Opioid Crisis Amid Pleas To Declare National Emergency
President Trump received a briefing on the opioid crisis while vacationing in New Jersey. It comes as his commission on the issue is urging him to declare the problem a national emergency.
North Korea Has Miniaturized A Nuclear Warhead, U.S. Intelligence Says
The Defense Intelligence Agency has concluded, according to The Washington Post, that North Korea has successfully miniaturized a nuclear warhead. Many in the open source nuclear weapons community agree.
Justice Department Reverses Course In Major Ohio Voting Rights Case
The Justice Department has reversed its position on an important voting rights case the Supreme Court will hear this term. Critics say the change could open the door to purge voter rolls.
Netanyahu's Former Chief Of Staff Agrees To Cooperate With Police Corruption Probe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's former chief of staff has agreed to cooperate with a police corruption investigation, leading many Israelis to speculate about Netanyahu's future.
Iraqis Remain Displaced 1 Year After Fallujah's Liberation From ISIS
A year after ISIS was forced from Fallujah, the Iraqi city is still impoverished and extensively damaged. Many families languish in displaced camps because they're suspected to have ties to ISIS.