Millions of people are facing scorching temperatures and humidity from the Midwest to Maine on the Juneteenth holiday. Heat warnings have been issued in many cities, with some canceling holiday activities and closing cooling centers. The dangerous temperatures are expected to peak in various regions throughout the week.
Details of the partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea remain unclear, but both leaders see it as a breakthrough. The warming relations between the two countries could pose new challenges internationally.
Cooler weather and rain may provide relief to firefighters battling wildfires in southern New Mexico. The National Weather Service predicts possible rain from a tropical wave on Wednesday afternoon.
Louisiana has passed a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. The move has sparked debate over its constitutionality.
Tropical Storm Alberto has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the first named storm of the hurricane season. Weather experts predict an above-average season with potentially 17 to 25 named storms.
Death tolls are rising during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to intense heat. Saudi Arabia has not yet commented on the exact number of deaths.
Immigrant families are celebrating President Biden’s plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens. However, some immigrants may not meet the eligibility criteria.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier continues to face attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The length of the campaign raises concerns about the crew’s fatigue and the ship’s combat power.
Hezbollah’s leader warns Israel against a wider war, citing new weapons and intelligence capabilities. Tensions between the two countries have been escalating.
A journalist honors his ancestor who served in the Civil War at a Juneteenth ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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