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Middle East August 13, 2024

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says

Yemen's Houthi rebels have stormed the United Nations’ Human Rights Office in the country's capital and seized vehicles, documents and furniture, according to a senior U.N. official.

Kansas August 13, 2024

Ex-Kansas police chief charged with felony obstruction after raid linked to 98-year-old woman's death

A former central Kansas police chief who led a raid last year on a weekly newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice, authorities say.

Maryland August 12, 2024

Second body found in Maryland house explosion, 12 families displaced in aftermath

Fire officials say two people were killed, and 12 families were displaced after a Maryland house exploded on Sunday amid reports of a possible gas leak.

North Dakota August 11, 2024

Ex-North Dakota politician admits to traveling to Czech Republic for sex with minor

Former North Dakota lawmaker Ray Holmberg has pleaded guilty to traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor during multiple trips to the Czech Republic.

Texas August 10, 2024

Uvalde school shooter’s uncle tried to intervene, but his call came 10 minutes after gunman was dead

Following a prolonged legal fight, Uvalde officials have released a collection of video and audio recordings from the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Utah August 10, 2024

Large geological feature known as the 'Double Arch' and the 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah

National Park Service officials said a popular geological feature in Utah known as the 'Hole in the Roof,' the 'Toilet Bowl' and the 'Double Arch' has collapsed.

Venezuelan Political Crisis August 9, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro bans X for 10 days following exchange with Elon Musk

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered a 10-day ban on access to X in his country after a heated exchange with its owner Elon Musk following the country's presidential election.

AIR AND SPACE August 9, 2024

How to get the best view of the Perseids meteor shower

The annual Perseids meteor shower is expected to continue through September. Astronomers say it's one of the brightest and most visible meteor showers of the year.

United Kingdom August 8, 2024

Britain remains on alert for further unrest, even after anti-racism campaigners face down far right

After a week of anti-immigrant violence across the U.K., British authorities said they are preparing for possible further unrest and applauded the efforts of police and anti-racism campaigners.

Japan August 8, 2024

US ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki A-bomb memorial service because Israel was excluded

The U.S., EU and five other G-7 nations said they will send lower-ranked envoys instead of ambassadors to this year's atomic bombing memorial in Nagasaki because Israel was excluded.

Japan August 8, 2024

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.