ABCNEWS - Congo says 2,000 people have died in Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded at least 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest growing on record
NYTIMES (John Yoon) - What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: David Muir remembers Big Bear's bald eagle Jackie
Big Bear's bald eagle Jackie, who captivated birdwatchers around the world, has died after sustaining an injury in a fight with other birds, the Ojai Raptor Center announced.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Video shows moment tractor trailer hits overpass
The top of the 18-wheeler was nearly sheared off in Rockland County, New York, with the semi truck overturning and landing on its side.
NPR (The Associated Press) - Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.Open
NPR (The Associated Press) - Turkey's parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants
Turkey's parliament approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government's peace initiative with their insurgent group.
Turkey's parliament approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government's peace initiative with their insurgent group.Open
NYTIMES (Trish Bendix) - Late Night Wonders if Trump Got a Wig
Anthony Anderson, a guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” said he’d “seen better weaves on ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’”
NYTIMES (Francesca Regalado) - Jake Whisenant, Who Raced Up Yosemite’s El Capitan at Record Speed, Dies in a Fall
Authorities in California said he died in a climbing accident. He set a record in 2024 for climbing El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in under three hours.
NYTIMES (Tanya Gold and Harry Mitchell) - Farage vs. the Man With the Trash Can on His Head
This is how elections are so often fought now. Politicians slink into a constituency to meet fans, make content for their social media and melt away.
NYTIMES (Elisabetta Povoledo and Alessandro Penso) - In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.