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At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials say the death toll from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 32. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a press conference late Saturday that 14 of the victims were children.
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Wimbledon: Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to American Emma Navarro in the third round

Wimbledon: Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to American Emma Navarro in the third round

LONDON (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova lost to No. 10 seed Emma Navarro 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round on Saturday, extending a recent run of one-and-done winners at the All England Club .
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Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the coast of the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the coast of the Carolinas

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miamia says tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the Carolinas.
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24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, leaving 24 people dead and many more unaccounted for Friday, including more than 20 girls attending a summer camp , as search teams conducted boat and
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24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, leaving 24 people dead and many more unaccounted for Friday, including more than 20 girls attending a summer camp , as search teams conducted boat and
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Hamas says it has given a 'positive' response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza

Hamas says it has given a 'positive' response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza

DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further talks were needed on implementation.
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Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy
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Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

Joey 'Jaws' Chestnut reclaims title in Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.
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Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban's latest rule in Afghanistan

Russia becomes the first country to formally recognize Taliban's latest rule in Afghanistan

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow r emoved the group from its list of outlawed organizations.
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Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car accident in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday.
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