Nation and World
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A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for daysJul 14, 2025 8:57 pm - A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control Monday had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend, raising scr...
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Illinois firefighters join disaster response in TexasJul 14, 2025 7:35 pm - A team of Illinois firefighters has begun working search-and-rescue missions in flood-ravaged Texas as part of a national response to the crisis there.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
Jul 14, 2025 2:40 pm - The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
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Cuomo staying in NYC mayor’s race as independent after losing Democratic primary to Mamdani
Jul 14, 2025 2:27 pm - Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will campaign for mayor of New York City as an independent candidate, staying in a crowded field running against surging left-wing Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani.
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More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Jul 14, 2025 2:09 pm - More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
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The search for missing of catastrophic flooding in Texas will resume after pausing due to rain
Jul 14, 2025 10:48 am - Rescue crews in Texas kept a wary eye on river levels Monday, hoping to resume the search for people still missing from catastrophic flooding that pummeled the central part of the state earlier this month and killed at least 132 people.
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Wildfire along Grand Canyon’s North Rim destroys historic lodge and is spreading rapidly
Jul 14, 2025 10:19 am - A wildfire that leveled a historic lodge and a visitors center on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim grew rapidly more than a week after it began as firefighters pushed ahead Monday with efforts to slow its spread.
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European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs
Jul 14, 2025 9:11 am - European trade ministers were hopeful Monday for a negotiated trade deal after President Donald Trump announced 30% tariffs on the European Unio n, but also expressed resolve in preparing countermeasures if talks break down.
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Wall Street hangs near its record amid doubts about Trump’s tariffs
Jul 14, 2025 9:09 am - U.S. stock indexes hung near their records on Monday following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues on Wall Street that he may ultimately back down on them.
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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn't resolved within 50 days
Jul 14, 2025 7:02 am - President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.