Kerr County did not use its most far-reaching alert system in deadly Texas floods
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmRead moreWhy homeowners are suddenly rushing to install rooftop solar
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmCongress has dramatically slashed subsidies for rooftop solar, devastating an industry that has surged over the past decade.Federal cuts claim new victim: Virginia’s status as top state for business
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmVirginia fell from its top spot on CNBC’s closely watched list of the “Top States for Business” thanks to economic threats posed by cuts to the federal workforce.Tim Strachan, star DeMatha quarterback turned Maryland broadcaster, dies at 49
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmStrachan, whose high school football career ended after a tragic accident, was remembered for his relentlessly upbeat personality, no matter the circumstances.D.C. prepares for family shelters to exceed capacity under budget proposal
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe administration proposed a return to allowing congregate sheltering for families — a practice that has been prohibited for years due to concerns about health and safety risks.Norfolk wants protection from future flooding. Agreeing on how isn’t easy.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmDetails of the plan to protect the Virginia city from major storms and hurricanes has sparked concern among residents and environmental groups.‘Unfathomable’ search continues for those missing in Texas floods
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmAt least 161 people remain missing in Kerr County, Texas, as authorities and volunteers search the Guadalupe River for victims.The best flood warning systems? Here’s what works to save lives.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmRiver gauges, sirens and clear alerts together can help emergency managers anticipate flash floods and communicate life-saving information.A company seeded clouds over Texas. Then came the conspiracy theories.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmCloud seeding couldn’t have caused the floods that killed more than 100 people, experts say. But rumormongers suggested a link to one company’s work.Excessive heat is ramping up in the West into the weekend
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmHeat advisories go into effect all across the West this weekend.In Brazil, Trump faces a country — and a leader — ready for a fight
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe country believes it can withstand Trump’s 50 percent tariff, and aides to Lula say he is unlikely to shrink from a confrontation with the White House.Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner set for Wimbledon rematch of French epic
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmFollowing last month’s five-and-a-half-hour final in Paris, the world’s top-ranked players set the stage for a summer sequel.Israel, European Union reach deal on more aid, fuel deliveries to Gaza
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmIsrael has agreed to allow in fuel for the first time since March; the E.U. will have a presence at border crossings.Rubio says ‘odds are high’ for Trump-Xi meeting this year
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe meeting with Wang Yi took place on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian nations conference, where Washington and Beijing are attempting to exert influence.In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmIndia’s recent deportation efforts targeting its Muslim minority was marked by home demolitions, arbitrary detentions, allegations of torture and a lack of due process.War crimes committed in Sudan’s Darfur, ICC says
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm“People are being deprived of water and food. Rape and sexual violence are being weaponized,” Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan said.Budget limits at DHS delayed FEMA’s Texas deployment, officials say
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmFEMA officials said search and rescue efforts in the Texas floods were slowed by budget rules imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.Trump administration to block undocumented children from Head Start
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThose in the country illegally have long been ineligible for federal benefits. But the White House is expanding those restrictions to a broader range of programs.Tax bill also delivered huge education changes
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmHow the new tax and spending bill President Trump signed into law will impact education: billions less for college loans, and billions more for K-12 vouchers.The Trump staffers who set out to reshape their alma maters
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmArchitects of pressure campaigns targeting U-Va. and Harvard were shaped by experiences as ideological minorities in liberal campus communities.CWG Live updates: Isolated evening storm possible, muggy; weekend heat and rain chances
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmWe’ll stay plenty warm and humid with daily thunderstorm chances into next week.Tireless Mystics refuse to quit, and it pays off in a win over Aces
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmTrailing nearly the entire second half, Washington scores the game’s final five points for a 70-68 victory over one of the WNBA’s perennial powers.Subminimum wage to stay in place for disabled workers
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe Labor Department withdrew a rule that would have mandated minimum wage for disabled workers.Clear eyes, cold hearts, can’t lose: Rap duo Clipse is back
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmOn “Let Got Sort Em Out,” Pusha T and Malice punctuate tales of drug trafficking with the wisdom that comes with age and loss.Through plague, scurvy and heat, lemonade has always been there for us
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe history of the classic drink sees it go from curative tonic to summertime refresher.The best ways to cook summer corn
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmGrill, microwave, puree and broil this seasonal staple to enjoy its flavorful versatility.6 less-expensive beach vacations in the U.S.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmTravel experts share favorite getaways from the East Coast to Puerto Rico and California.TSA starts allowing travelers to keep their shoes on in security lines
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThe agency is changing security protocols for shoes at certain airports, according to a union official and passenger accounts.TSA rule change puts gnarly feet where they belong — back in shoes
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmThanks to a TSA rule change, our national nightmare is over. Gross feet can stay in their shoes.Lena Dunham returns to TV and takes on the rom-com in ‘Too Much’
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmMegan Stalter and Will Sharpe mine a situationship for love, with cameos from the likes of Andrew Scott, Stephen Fry and Naomi Watts.
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