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Japan PM Kishida eats Fukushima fish to dispel worries after water release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting on Wednesday, in an apparent effort to dispel safety concerns following the controversial release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. (A…
Waffle House index: 5 locations shuttered as Hurricane Idalia slams Florida
Waffle House has closed at least five locations across Florida because of Hurricane Idalia. Here’s how the Waffle House index works.
Man charged with hate crime for destroying LGBTQ Pride flags at Stonewall National Monument
Patrick Murphy, of Denver, was charged with a hate crime and “criminal mischief” for breaking transgender Pride flags, police said. He pleaded not guilty.
Couple arrested for animal cruelty, child endangerment after 30 dead dogs found in NJ home
A couple was arrested after police found dozens of dead dogs in a New Jersey home where a child also lived in poor conditions.
4 Texas family members dead in apparent murder-suicide shooting, police say
Local police believe the drowning of the family’s daughter, 4, weeks earlier played a part in the recent deaths. They were buried with her.
Federal judge rules Rudy Giuliani defamed Georgia election workers; trial awaits on damages
A federal judge ruled Rudy Giuliani defamed Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss while fighting the results of the 2020 election.
How many people died in Maui fires? Officials near end of search for wildfire victims
Officials are nearing the end of the search and recovery phase of their response to the Maui wildfires, while an unknown number of people are missing.
Gabon soldiers cheer their general after seizing power
Gabon soldiers cheer their general after seizing power
Hurricane Idalia’s dangers explained: Will forecasters’ worst fears materialize?
The National Hurricane Center had warned the storm surge could be higher than many buildings. Here’s what to know.