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Flooded Minnesota communities begin transition from fight to recovery
Communities around Minnesota continue to clean up after floods hit towns across the state. The Minnesota National Guard deployed 44 soldiers to Waterville, where they’ll help staff pump stations in the hard-hit community.
Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.
Large numbers of migrants from China are crossing into the U.S. and finding work on marijuana farms. Some of the businesses are accused of exploiting workers and violating state growing rules.
'Inside Out 2' scores $100 million in its second weekend, setting records
In just a week and a half, “Inside Out 2” has become 2024’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing “Dune: Part Two.” “Inside Out 2” will likely blow through the $1 billion mark in about a week.
Israel's military is investigating an incident in which a Palestinian was strapped to a vehicle
The Israeli military said the action was “in violation of orders and standard operating procedures” and would be investigated. It said the man was transferred to the Red Crescent for treatment.
The late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek will be honored with a U.S. postage stamp
The stamp says: “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons.” Underneath and in the show’s signature interrogative format is written: “Who is Alex Trebek?”
Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say
More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.