Beryl strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it landed along the Texas coast, with winds estimated at 80 mph. Congress returns this week and "Biden" will be the name on everyone's tongue. Emma Navarro bested fellow American Coco Gauff to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. |
Texas coast residents brace for Beryl |
Texas residents are on edge as Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm near Matagorda Monday. Beryl's effects − such as strong winds, heavy rain, and rough seas − already began impacting coastal Texas well before landfall. In addition to heavy rain and damaging winds, forecasters are concerned about dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. Read more |
Congress returns for pivotal week |
Capitol Hill is headed for a historic and pivotal week with the trajectory of the 2024 presidential campaign very much on the line. |
Lawmakers return from their Fourth of July holiday recess with Democrats facing mounting questions about whether they will band together and urge President Joe Biden to nix his reelection campaign. | US President Joe Biden (R) visits a coffee shop with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (C) and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams (L) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on July 7, 2024. SAUL LOEB, AFP via Getty Images |
Biden hosts high-stakes NATO Summit |
President Joe Biden faces a pivotal moment this week as he prepares to host the leaders of more than 31 nations in Washington with a sudden new mission: command the world stage and stabilize a reelection campaign in crisis. Much was already riding on Biden's performance at the summit marking the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance. While his election opponent, former President Donald Trump, has questioned America's role in the organization, Biden has sought to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO. Read more |
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud |
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation linked to two 737 MAX fatal crashes, the government said in a court filing late on Sunday. The plea, which requires a federal judge's approval, would brand the planemaker a convicted felon. Boeing will also pay a criminal fine of $243.6 million. Read more |
American Emma Navarro advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals |
There is a new American tennis star on the rise. Emma Navarro is on her way to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after she pulled off a major upset in the fourth round, knocking off No. 2-ranked player in the world Coco Gauff in straight sets on Sunday night at Centre Court. The 23-year-old only became a full-pro in 2022. Read more | Emma Navarro celebrates winning her match on day seven of Wimbledon in London, England. Susan Mullane, Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports |
Photo of the day: Far-right sees defeat in French election |
An alliance of left-wing parties was projected to win the most seats in France's parliamentary elections, exit polls showed Sunday, in a surprise defeat for Marine Le Pen's National Rally party, as voters opposed to her far-right policies appeared to heed calls from other groups to block her party from power. Read more | A protester holds a French flag as people gather at the Place de la Republique after partial results in the second round of the French parliamentary elections, in Paris, on July 7, 2024. Abdul Saboor, REUTERS |
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