Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C.: After months of warnings from former federal officials and weather experts, the deadly flash floods that struck the...

Astros fill in missing pieces in series against Rangers

Astros fill in missing pieces in series against Rangers

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images) It was fitting that the Astros had to dig deep into their reconfigured bench in the latter...

Guardians carry momentum into series finale vs. White Sox

Guardians carry momentum into series finale vs. White Sox

(Photo credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images) After hitting their season's low point a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians have reversed...

Reds look to beat Rockies, get Terry Francona 2,000th win

Reds look to beat Rockies, get Terry Francona 2,000th win

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images) In a span of 10 pitches Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds ensured they wouldn't be swept for...

MLB roundup: Garrett Crochet tosses first shutout in Red Sox win

MLB roundup: Garrett Crochet tosses first shutout in Red Sox win

(Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images) In his 51st career start, Garrett Crochet accomplished two feats in one dominant outing:...

William Agada's goal holds up as Real Salt Lake edge Dynamo

William Agada's goal holds up as Real Salt Lake edge Dynamo

(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images) William Agada scored in the 42nd minute and Real Salt Lake withstood a late push by Houston...

Goalkeepers step up as New England, Austin FC play to scoreless draw

Goalkeepers step up as New England, Austin FC play to scoreless draw

(Photo credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images) Missed opportunities were plentiful and both goaltenders had the highlight plays as...

Astros walk-off Rangers in 11th to halt 4-game skid

Astros walk-off Rangers in 11th to halt 4-game skid

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images) Zack Short hit an opposite-field, walk-off single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros...

Goalkeepers shine as New England, Austin FC play to scoreless draw

Goalkeepers shine as New England, Austin FC play to scoreless draw

(Photo credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images) Missed opportunities were plentiful and both goalkeepers had the highlight plays as...

Chargers rookie WR Tre Harris holding out from training camp

Chargers rookie WR Tre Harris holding out from training camp

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris is officially holding out from training...

Five-star TE recruit Kaiden Prothro stays in-state with Georgia

Five-star TE recruit Kaiden Prothro stays in-state with Georgia

(Photo credit: Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Georgia and head football coach Kirby Smart added to a vaunted...

Beyonce rides mechanical gold horse during her Cowboy Carter tour in Atlanta

Beyonce rides mechanical gold horse during her Cowboy Carter tour in Atlanta

Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): Singer Beyonce added a mechanical gold horse to her Cowboy Carter Tour set during the performance...

Texas man arrested for Trump death threats

Texas man arrested for Trump death threats

The US president has survived at least one assassination attempt and one plot to kill him A Texas man was arrested in the US on Thursday...

D-backs, Zac Gallen face Angels as trade rumors swirl

D-backs, Zac Gallen face Angels as trade rumors swirl

(Photo credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images) The Arizona Diamondbacks head into Saturday night's contest against the Los Angeles Angels...

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out to add to milestone against A's

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out to add to milestone against A's

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is in his seventh big league season but still only 26. He's...

Astros host Rangers, seek consistency to remain atop AL West

Astros host Rangers, seek consistency to remain atop AL West

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros will complete the first half of the season atop the American League...

White Sox look to shut down Guardians' catalysts again

White Sox look to shut down Guardians' catalysts again

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Chicago White Sox pitching has limited Cleveland Guardians catalysts Steven Kwan and Jose...

Orioles look to continue taking steps toward .500 vs. Marlins

Orioles look to continue taking steps toward .500 vs. Marlins

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) The Baltimore Orioles are on a roll. Now it's a matter of keeping it up. They go into...

Kieron Pollard powers MINY into MLC 2025 final with blistering finish

Kieron Pollard powers MINY into MLC 2025 final with blistering finish

Dallas [US], July 12 (ANI): Kieron Pollard may be a batting coach for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a fitting...

MLB roundup: Yanks bomb Cubs on Cody Bellinger's 3 HRs

MLB roundup: Yanks bomb Cubs on Cody Bellinger's 3 HRs

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) Cody Bellinger hit three homers for the first time in his career and drove in six runs,...

Adolis Garcia, Wyatt Langford homer to lead Rangers past Astros

Adolis Garcia, Wyatt Langford homer to lead Rangers past Astros

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Adolis Garcia and Wyatt Langford clubbed home runs while Jack Leiter pitched effectively...

U.S.-TEXAS-FLOODING-AFTERMATH

U.S.-TEXAS-FLOODING-AFTERMATH

(250712) -- HOUSTON, July 12, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Debris remains tied up on a wooden fence in Hunt, Texas, the United States, July 11,...

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WHITE HOUSE-TRUMP-TEXAS-FLOODS

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WHITE HOUSE-TRUMP-TEXAS-FLOODS

(250711) -- WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the press before departing for Texas at the...

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon among additions to AL All-Star team

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon among additions to AL All-Star team

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon was named to the American League All-Star team...

Dodgers claim RHP Nick Nastrini, DFA RHP Noah Davis

Dodgers claim RHP Nick Nastrini, DFA RHP Noah Davis

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) The Los Angels Dodgers claimed right-hander Nick Nastrini off waivers from the Miami...

Mariners recall LHP Tayler Saucedo

Mariners recall LHP Tayler Saucedo

(Photo credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images) The Seattle Mariners recalled left-handed pitcher Tayler Saucedo on Friday, while right-handed...

Astros call up top prospect 2B Brice Matthews for MLB debut

Astros call up top prospect 2B Brice Matthews for MLB debut

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros' top-ranked prospect will get a chance to deliver on his promise...

After finding scoring touch, Dynamo visit surging Real Salt Lake

After finding scoring touch, Dynamo visit surging Real Salt Lake

(Photo credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images) The Houston Dynamo fell into an early hole when they went winless in their first six matches...

San Diego FC on rebound, visit struggling Fire

San Diego FC on rebound, visit struggling Fire

(Photo credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images) It's been more than a month since San Diego FC needed to bounce back from a defeat....

US: Trump, First Lady to visit flood-hit Texas as rescue ops continue

US: Trump, First Lady to visit flood-hit Texas as rescue ops continue

Texas [US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting west-central Texas today to meet families...

Taylor Kitsch to star in Peter Landesman's 'Eleven Days'

Taylor Kitsch to star in Peter Landesman's 'Eleven Days'

Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): Canadian actor Taylor Kitsch is set to play a Texas prison boss facing a hostage taking drama in...

Short-handed Astros look to shut down hot Rangers offense

Short-handed Astros look to shut down hot Rangers offense

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) Houston's Isaac Paredes was named to the All-Star Game this week as an injury replacement...

Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods - communication researchers explain the role of human behavior

Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods - communication researchers explain the role of human behavior

Flash floods like the one that swept down the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4, 2025, can be highly unpredictable. While there are...

Tigers All-Star Tarik Skubal opens series vs. Mariners

Tigers All-Star Tarik Skubal opens series vs. Mariners

(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) Tarik Skubal had his final start before the All-Star break moved up. The Seattle Mariners...

Seven-run inning propels Rangers past Angels

Seven-run inning propels Rangers past Angels

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) Marcus Semien went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored and Adolis Garcia homered...

White Sox, Guardians ready for split doubleheader after postponement

White Sox, Guardians ready for split doubleheader after postponement

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) Kyle Manzardo was slated to bat cleanup and play first base for the Cleveland Guardians...

MLB roundup: Yankees rally past Mariners in 10th

MLB roundup: Yankees rally past Mariners in 10th

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) Anthony Volpe scored the tiebreaking run on a bases-loaded sacrifice fly by Aaron Judge...

Red Sox manager: 3B Alex Bregman (quad) to return this weekend

Red Sox manager: 3B Alex Bregman (quad) to return this weekend

(Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images) The Red Sox won't wait until after the All-Star break for Alex Bregman, as manager Alex Cora...

Dodgers take six-game skid into showdown with rival Giants

Dodgers take six-game skid into showdown with rival Giants

(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to stabilize their dwindling National League West...

5-star DL prospect Lamar Brown picks LSU

5-star DL prospect Lamar Brown picks LSU

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) LSU and coach Brian Kelly scored a huge win Thursday, keeping local product Lamar Brown...

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U.S. Urged to Investigate After Israeli Settlers Beat Palestinian-American to Death
U.S. Urged to Investigate After Israeli Settlers Beat Palestinian-American to Death

The family of Sayfollah Saif Musallet, a 20-year-old American citizen who was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West...


New Hampshire federal court ruling defies Trump’s citizenship move
New Hampshire federal court ruling defies Trump’s citizenship move

CONCORD, New Hampshire: A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a crucial ruling on July 10 against President Donald Trump's executive...


Houthis attack cargo ship in Red Sea, raising maritime safety fears
Houthis attack cargo ship in Red Sea, raising maritime safety fears

DUBAI, U.A.E.: A cargo ship flagged under Liberia, known as the Eternity C, sank in the Red Sea following an attack executed by Yemen's...


Trump administration restarts Ukraine arms deliveries
Trump administration restarts Ukraine arms deliveries

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has started sending some weapons to Ukraine again, just a week after the Pentagon told officials...


From France’s shores, desperate migrants look to reach British coast
From France’s shores, desperate migrants look to reach British coast

ECAULT BEACH, France: On clear days, the white cliffs of the United Kingdom, are visible from northern France, where men, women, and...


CDC: US records 1,288 measles cases, most since 1992 outbreak
CDC: US records 1,288 measles cases, most since 1992 outbreak

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