Pelosi Confirms Trip to Asia, but No Mention of Taiwan

BEIJNG (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed she will visit four Asian countries this week but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan that has riled Beijing, which claims the island as
Doctor: Biden Tests Positive for COVID for 2nd Day in a Row

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug. White House physician Dr. Kevin
New York City Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

NEW YORK (AP) — Officials in New York City have declared a public health emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak. The announcement Saturday by Mayor Eric Adams and health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan called New York City “the
McKinney Fire continues to spread through Northern California affecting over 51,000 acres

According to Cal Fire, the McKinney Fire in the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County had burned through 51,468 acres as of Sunday morning, and remained 0% contained. The largest wildfire in California so far this year
Kentucky flooding death toll climbs to 28 as more heavy rain in predicted in the area

At least 28 people have died following severe flooding in Kentucky. In a series of tweets, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the new death toll, and said the state had received trailers to provide shelter to those
Tyler Reddick wins Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Tyler Reddick earned a victory in Sunday’s Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reddick won in overtime on the road course at Indy to give him two victories in the last five Cup races.
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell dies at age 88

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell died on Sunday, his family announced in a statement. He was 88 years old. Russell, and 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, died “peacefully” with his wife Jeannine at his
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Michael Jackson, Liz Taylor and Marlon Brando Walk Into A Bar… | 8-1-22
On tonight’s edition of the Other Side of Midnight: This ain’t Frank Morano. Curtis Sliwa is up to bat, and he discusses everything from Gene Simmons and the mob to Nichelle Nichols (R.I.P.) and Harvey Weinstein. This
Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Singapore, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing. A person familiar