Parts of O’ahu and Maui were battered by a pair of massive storms, which the governor said had unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in certain areas. It caused the worst flooding in 20 years. Matt Gutman reports. Continue reading Catastrophic flooding in Hawaii is worst seen in 20 years
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military’s new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional. Continue reading Pentagon to remove media offices after judge strikes down rules for reporters
The Trump administration is working with a U. S. company to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. Continue reading The American rare earths company seeking to topple China’s dominance | 60 Minutes
At least 33 people were injured, two critically, after a bus from Chicago with 54 people on board crashed in Green Bay, Wisconsin while its on way to a casino in Michigan, officials said. Continue reading 33 injured, 2 critically, after bus from Chicago crashes in Green Bay, Wisconsin: officials
Studies have shown optimism promotes longevity, can lead to higher career success and even reduce risk of chronic disease. Life Kit offers tips on how to be more optimistic. Continue reading Need some uplift? Life Kit has tips on how to be more optimistic
Iran struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country. Continue reading 2 Iranian strikes on towns near Israel’s main nuclear research center injure dozens
The U. S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that’s already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran’s oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices. Continue reading Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The policy required media organizations to pledge not to gather information unless Defense officials formally authorized its release. A U. S. judge said the rules are at odds with the First Amendment. Continue reading U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage
New food pantry to open in old grocery store space in west suburbs Continue reading New food pantry to open in old grocery store space in west suburbs
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee walked out of a briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday night, claiming Bondi refused to commit to follow a subpoena that GOP Chairman James Comer issued. Bondi later told reporters that she would “follow the law,” and Comer called the walkout “premeditated.” Watch what all sides had to say on the incident. Continue reading Bondi, Garcia and Comer speak after Democrats walk out of Epstein briefing