U.S. military personnel are supporting search, rescue and aid operations in Venezuela after twin earthquakes killed more than 2,000 people. Aid workers warn overcrowded shelters, poor sanitation and limited clean water could fuel a health crisis.
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The FBI says some ransom demands tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance may still be legitimate, while others have been deemed extortion attempts. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home in February.
Emergency responders were dispatched to an address associated with Sen. Mitch McConnell for an “unconscious” person and possible “cardiac arrest” the morning his office said he had been hospitalized. McConnell’s office has not disclosed why he was admitted or whether he remains hospitalized.
A federal judge blocked a USPS proposal that would have allowed the agency to refuse delivery of some mail-in ballots if states did not meet new requirements. The ruling sides with the NAACP and marks another court setback for President Donald Trump’s mail voting restrictions.
Two climbers identified as Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna, unfurling a banner and apparently getting engaged. The building said no tenants, visitors or observation deck guests were in danger.
The Boston Celtics are trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, ending Brown’s 10-season run in Boston. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, joins Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey after a career-best season.
Actor Danny Glover, 79, said in an NBC “Today” interview that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. He and his family said they hope speaking publicly will help reduce stigma around the disease.
The Supreme Court blocked Trump on tariffs and birthright citizenship but handed him major wins on executive power, immigration enforcement and campaign finance. Legal experts said the term continued a broader trend toward expanding presidential authority.