The Ukraine military claimed Tuesday it had downed one of Russia’s Iran-built drones as Kyiv’s counteroffensive continued.
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At least 3 dead, hundreds of thousands still without power as storms slam Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania
A wall of angry storms roared through Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania with heavy rains, hail and wind gusts of up to 80 mph in some areas.
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The White House said the $2.98 billion will provide weapons and equipment to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long term.
Russians blame Ukrainian woman for car bomb that killed Putin ally; soccer Premier League to restart: Live updates
Ukraine authorities have vehemently denied any connection to the car bombing death of conservative Russian commentator Daria Dugina.
Russia has endured 80,000 casualties, US official says; oligarch’s $90 million plane may be seized: Aug. 8 recap
The Biden administration will send another $1 billion in ammunition, weapons and vehicles to Ukraine, the Pentagon announced. Ukraine updates.
New infections on the rise in most states; 2.2M home tests recalled; vaccinated NFL player sent to emergency room: COVID-19 updates
COVID infections are rising again in most states for the first time in two months, a USA TODAY analysis reveals. Latest news.
Millions swelter without power in Louisiana heat in Ida’s aftermath; Gov. Edwards warns: ‘Now is really the most dangerous time’
The death toll from Hurricane Ida rose to at least four after a highway collapsed in Mississippi, killing two people and injuring at 10 others.
Head of CDC defends eased mask guidance; British health chief confident vaccines are effective against India variant: Live COVID-19 updates
CDC’s Rochelle Walensky said her agency is working on guidance for the school year that begins in 3 months in some districts. Latest COVID-19 news.
Biden urges paid time off for vaccinations; Pfizer and Moderna vaccines safe for pregnant women, CDC study says: Live COVID-19 updates
About 1.8 million vaccination jabs were reported Tuesday, the lowest one-day number in two weeks. Latest COVID-19 news.
After snow in Malibu, US braces for series of wintry storms in coming days
Days after it snowed in Malibu for the first time in 14 years, a new series of storms could bring a wintry mess to much of the nation.