NEWS
Man Struck and Killed by Lightning While Hiking California Mountain Range
Nicholas Torchia, 37, took cover from a storm by leaning against a tree which was struck by a lightning bolt.
Belarus Activist Vitaly Shishov's Death Investigated as Murder Disguised as Suicide
Vitaly Shishov had been reported missing from his home in Kyiv after he did not return from a run on Monday.
Police Hunt Man With Neck Tattoo After 3 People Shot Dead at Home in South Carolina
"The status of the victims is unknown at this time as well the motive for the shooting," a release from the sheriff's office said.
Pastor Greg Locke Feuds With 'Evil, Wicked' CNN Over Canceled Interview: 'Diabolic Jezebels'
"You guys are such LIARS!!! Absolutely disgusting. What evil and wicked nonsense you guys are spouting," Locke tweeted.
Why Is COVID-19 Declining in UK? All the Theories Behind the Surprising Fall
One theory? It could be Euro2020 and the way the sports fans have influenced the spread of infection.
Religious Man Sews Own Lips Shut to Protest Fox News Owner Rupert Murdoch
A religious leader from Oxfordshire, South East England claimed the media tycoon has ignored the climate emergency around the world.
Ex-Illinois Governor, Who Trump Freed from Jail, Files Lawsuit to Run for Office Again
"The issues are very clear," former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich said to reporters Monday. "It's about right to vote and it's about due process."
'I Just Want a Chance': Father of 5 Needs Lungs, Heart Transplants to Survive After COVID
"I don't want to give up," Brian Karnes said with the help of a valve while in the ICU.
Ron DeSantis Challenger Nikki Fried Urges COVID Emergency Order for Florida
The Democratic gubernatorial hopeful accused Governor Ron DeSantis of keeping Floridians "in the dark" about COVID-19 data.
Germany Sends Warship to South China Sea in Latest Challenge to Beijing Territorial Claims
Germany is the latest country to enter the disputed waters that China claims as its own.
Over 160 Students Already in Quarantine as Arkansas School District Deals With Delta Spread
The quarantine began just after the first week of new classes, following several reports of positive coronavirus tests.
Outrage After Court Deputies Forced to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Ahead of Enforcing Evictions
"All full-time and reserve deputies must meet this vaccination mandate by August 16," Constable Edwin M. Shorty Jr., said.
Gov. Murphy Orders Vaccine Requirements for New Jersey's Frontline Health Care Workers
"We are taking this step today because it has been proven time and time again that vaccines save lives and are our way out of this pandemic," Governor Phil Murphy said in a statement.
Some Florida Hospitals Limiting Visitors Amid State's COVID Hospitalization Record
"Now we're dealing with a relatively new variant mutation. The dramatic increase is so different than last summer," said Mary Mayhew, president of the Florida Hospital Association.
Iowa to Pay 5 Black Lives Matter Protesters $5K Each After They Were Banned From Capitol
"The attorney general's office believes this is a fair settlement for the state," said Iowa Assistant State Attorney General Anne Updegraff.
Russia Says Most of the 24 Diplomats Ordered to Leave US Won't Be Replaced
"Almost all of them will leave without replacements because Washington has abruptly tightened visa issuing procedures," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said.
ACLU, Others Resuming Legal Battle to Get Biden Admin to End Title 42 Ban on Asylum Seekers
"Seven months of waiting for the Biden administration to end Title 42 is more than enough," said ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt.
Lawmaker Who Publicized Name of Alleged Rape Victim Says Complaints Politically Motivated
"I will not subject myself to being lambasted," Idaho Republican Rep. Priscilla Giddings said during an ethics hearing.
'Domestic Extremism' Is Greatest Terror Threat Facing US, Says DHS Secretary Mayorkas
"These are often loosely affiliated, individuals or sole actors, really motivated by false narratives and ideologies of hate and the like," Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said.
Louisiana Becomes First State to Issue Statewide Mask Mandate Amid Delta Surge
"I am reinstating Louisiana's statewide mask mandate indoors, including in schools to protect our children who are too young to be vaccinated and our teachers and staff," Governor John Bel Edwards said.
Georgia Officials Working to Contain, Clean Up Oil Spill From Wrecked Cargo Ship
"We have oil recovery operations happening on the water and oil recovery happening on the beach," a Coast Guard spokesman said.
3 Capitol Police Officers Have Died by Suicide Since the January 6 Insurrection
Officer Gunther Hashida would've celebrated his 44th birthday on August 5. He leaves behind a wife and three children.