Iowa tornadoes hit unexpectedly, causing damage and injuries

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Published
July 20, 2018

Iowa tornadoes hit unexpectedly, causing damage and injuries

There were injuries but no deaths when two storms spawned a series of tornadoes in central Iowa.
Published
July 20, 2018

Drilling in Alaska National Wildlife Refuge to get fast review

The tax legislation passed by Congress in December directed Interior to conduct two lease sales by December 2024, each covering 400,000 acres,
Published
July 20, 2018

Shark attack confirmed in 1 of 2 bites off Fire Island

Two children were bitten minutes apart at different beaches on Wednesday.
Published
July 19, 2018

17 killed when duck boat sinks during storm in Missouri, police say

Strong winds are suspected of causing the boat to capsize on a lake.
Published
July 19, 2018

Putin appears to have hit list of U.S. officials

A Russian prosecutor wants to question 11 U.S. citizens in connection with an investigation U.S. officials say is bogus.
Published
July 19, 2018

FBI Director Christopher Wray dismisses call by Putin for cooperation

Putin proposed to have American investigators go to Russia to observe interviews of suspects wanted by the U.S.
Published
July 19, 2018

Trump’s choice for appeals court withdrawn minutes before scheduled vote

The nomination of Ryan Bounds didn’t have enough votes to pass, partly because some Republicans apparently were concerned about some of his college writings.
Published
July 19, 2018

Neanderthals could start fires, study says

If so, it’s one more piece of evidence that Neanderthals and early modern humans were not so different.
Published
July 19, 2018

Democrats grill Trump nominee to lead consumer watchdog bureau

Some note that Kathy Kraninger has no experience in banking or financial services, but a Republican gives her credit for public service experience.
Published
July 19, 2018

First lady hears teenagers talk about online civility

This despite the fact her husband is regularly criticized for his own practices online.