Harris to Announce $1B to States for Floods, Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce the grant programs Monday
1st Ship Carrying Ukrainian Grain Leaves the Port of Odesa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa. The departure of the ship laden with corn follows an internationally brokered deal that is expected to finally allow
Crime Soars, Arrests and Convictions for Felony Drug Offenses Drop In NYC
NEW YORK (77WABC) — Arrests and convictions for major narcotics dealing and possession have dropped dramatically across the Big Apple — and critics say its fueled by progressive ideology. According to data from the state division of
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
