In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs
The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many…
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Thousands Protest in Israel After Recovery of 6 Hostages Killed in Gaza
Demonstrators lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of torpedoing efforts to secure a cease-fire in exchange for…
Fraternity Brothers Balk at a $515,000 Party for Defending the Flag
After students at the University of North Carolina shielded a U.S. flag from protesters, admirers raised money to throw a…
The Lure of New York’s Secret Swimming Holes
Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, swimming holes offer relief from increasingly hot summers but also pose risks…
In New York, Schools Are Reclaiming Roads for Recess
The city’s Open Streets program will allow schools to close 71 streets to traffic and open them for students to…
The U.S. Open Is Busier Than Ever. Some Fans Are Not Happy About It.
As interest in tennis increases, so do the crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Russia Hits Ukraine With Wave of Strikes as School Year Opens
The attack, the third large-scale bombardment in a week, coincided with intense fighting in eastern Ukraine and Russia.
Record Rainfall Spoils Crops in China, Rattling Leaders
Some vegetables cost more than they have in five years. Top Chinese officials have made a point of showing that…
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a…