An official says an explosion at a chemical tank cleaning business in northwestern Indiana injured three workers.
Author: Associated Press
It’s so hot that teachers are pleading for fan donations in Baltimore. The district is against it
Baltimore’s teacher union is calling for fans to be donated to schools amid heatwave, but the district says electrical infrastructure can’t handle it.
Utah man featured in ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ closer to death by firing squad
Utah death row inmate Ron Lafferty featured in the book “Under the Banner of Heaven” loses appeal, inches closer to execution by firing squad.
Hong Kong’s business reputation takes hit with second day of airport chaos
Protests at Hong Kong’s airport caused a second day of travel mayhem, threatening the city’s reputation as a stable place for business.
Pew survey: 60% in US hold dim view of China amid trade war
Rising tensions over trade have dimmed Americans’ opinions of China. A new Pew Research Center poll finds that 60% say they have an unfavorable view.
California Highway Patrol officer killed, 2 others injured in Riverside shootout; suspect dead
A shootout near a freeway killed a California Highway Patrol officer and wounded two others before the gunman was fatally shot, authorities said
14-year-old signs professional contract with USL’s Orange County SC
At less than a month younger than Freddy Adu, Francis Jacobs is the youngest male player ever to sign a pro soccer contract in the U.S.
Russian nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Bering Sea. US fighter jets shadowed them
Two Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers have flown a patrol mission over the Bering Sea, where they were escorted by U.S. fighter jets.
Indians plant 220 million trees in single day to combat climate change
Indians planted 220 million trees in a single day in a government campaign to tackle climate change and improve the environment.
Angry wasps help police nab fleeing fugitive in Germany
The true definition of a sting operation.