After heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Missouri, first responders rescued residents and motorists stranded in their homes and vehicles.
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White House says President Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have improved, handling treatment well
President Joe Biden is in isolation with COVID-19. He’s responding well to his treatment, according to the White House.
Truck carrying plastic pellets, bleach explodes after tipping over on a Chinese highway
While driving on a highway in Zibo, China, a truck carrying plastic pellets and bleach exploded.
Fireworks accident during Bastille Day celebration in France kills two, injures others
While celebrating Bastille Day in France, a fireworks display malfunctioned, sending projectiles among spectators, killing two and injuring others.
Simone Biles, most decorated U.S. gymnast, receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Simone Biles, who is the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history, as well as an outspoken advocate for sexual assault victims, was awarded the Medal of Freedom.
Suspect fired more than 70 rounds during Fourth of July parade in Illinois, police say
A man in custody is expected to be charged in connection with a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois which left at least seven dead.
Virginia Man runs 3,234 miles across US, raises money for clean drinking water
Michael Wardian ran across 13 states in 59 days, making him one of fewer than 400 people who are known to have crossed the U.S. on foot.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is officially sworn in as the newest Supreme Court justice
Ketanji Brown Jackson has officially been sworn in as the first Black woman justice on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Debris hits park after Ukraine grocery store bombed, residents faced with realities of war
Residents in Ukraine ran for safety after a missile hit a grocery store killing many people, a sobering reality on life in the war-torn country.
Here’s how to make your July Fourth weekend travel as smooth as possible
An estimated 48 million people are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday which means possible delays when you hit the road.