Severe thunderstorms in Arizona knock out power to tens of thousands with high winds, heavy rains and dust storm warnings
Severe thunderstorms bombarded the Phoenix area Thursday night, knocking out power for more than 30,000 homes and businesses in Arizona while threatening flash flooding and dust storm conditions. #press
New Delhi doesn't want its monkeys to ruin G20. But it has a plan
Authorities in India are determined to keep a lid on any monkey business ahead of world leaders jetting in next week, by placing life-size cutouts of angry langurs across the capital to dissuade smaller pesky primates from wreaking havoc or hogging the limelight while the nation takes center stage. #press
Recovery efforts are focused on power restoration in Florida communities as sweltering heat moves in after Hurricane Idalia
Crews in Florida will keep working to restore power and clear debris Friday after Hurricane Idalia flooded thousands of homes along its west coast -- and outages have left thousands waking up in the dark as scorching heat has set in. #press
Murder, torture, sexual violence among thousands of Russian crimes against children, Ukraine says
Ukraine has opened more than 3,000 criminal cases over Russia's alleged crimes against children in the country, including dozens of torture cases, Ukrainian prosecutors said Thursday. #press
Gabon coup shows how France's influence on its former territories is disintegrating
When President Leon Mba of Gabon was toppled by the military in 1964, then-French President Charles de Gaulle sprang into action and immediately sent French troops to restore Mba to power. #press
China relaxes mortgage rules to help homebuyers in latest stimulus push
China just made it easier for people to buy homes, in a move that could affect $3.5 trillion in mortgage loans as Beijing seeks to bail out a property market mired in a record slump and worsening cash crunch. #press
Russia's war in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces are making gradual gains in their counteroffensive in southeastern regions of the country, according to official Ukrainian accounts and Russian military bloggers. Follow here for live updates. #press
A net of justice is tightening around 2020 election deniers and may be closing in on Trump
It turns out that there is a heavy price for trying to steal votes, defaming defenseless election workers and invading the US Capitol to try to thwart a democratic transfer of presidential power. And accountability is moving ever closer to Donald Trump. #press
Thailand's ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra asks King for royal pardon
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a request for a royal pardon, the outgoing justice minister said, just over a week after his dramatic return to the country from more than 15 years in self-exile. #press
Hollywood hoped the writers strike would end with summer. But a deal remains nowhere in sight
Summer is coming to a close, but Hollywood is still stuck in strike Hell. #press
Vivek Ramaswamy faces attacks from rivals in days after breakout debate performance
Ever since last week's Republican presidential primary debate, Vivek Ramaswamy has found himself with more money, more name recognition and dramatically negative focus from his rivals. #press
Hyundai, LG to spend $2 billion more on Georgia battery plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution will boost their joint investment in a Georgia battery manufacturing plant by $2 billion and add 400 additional jobs, the companies and the state said Thursday. #press
Gwyneth Paltrow wants everyone to stop 'yelling' at her about no longer playing Pepper Potts: 'Go call up Marvel'
Gwyneth Paltrow has issued a plea to Marvel fans far and wide. #press
Hong Kong hunkers down as Typhoon Saola approaches
Schools closed and flights were canceled as Hong Kong hoisted its third highest storm warning early Friday morning in anticipation of Typhoon Saola, which is expected to brush the city later in the day and could be its worst storm in five years. #press
Suspect in Oregon escapes custody and eludes police in chase while fully restrained in shackles, driving a minivan
Oregon State Police are searching for an attempted aggravated murder suspect who managed to escape custody while shackled at the arms, legs and stomach, and who fled a hospital in a Dodge minivan. #press
Google targets DOJ antitrust chief with bias allegations in monopoly defense
Google went on the offensive Thursday in a closely watched antitrust case dealing with the tech giant's digital advertising dominance, questioning the motives of the Justice Department's top antitrust official. #press
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Texas man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia officials after 2020 election
A Texas man pleaded guilty on Thursday to making threats against public officials in Georgia following the 2020 election, the Department of Justice said in a news release. #press
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
A Saudi court has sentenced a retired teacher to death over his comments online, say his brother and advocacy group Human Rights Watch. #press
Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the sprawling Fulton County election interference case, according to a new court filing. #press
India's economy grows at fastest pace in a year
India's economy grew at its quickest pace in a year in the April-June quarter, buoyed by strong services activity and robust demand, but a drier than normal monsoon season could restrain future growth. #press
