Mattis: North Korea threat would bring massive military response

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Sunday shot back at North Korea’s latest nuclear provocation with a blunt threat, saying the U.S. willRead More

Houston braces for new flooding, chemical plant burns anew

HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities carried out a controlled burn Sunday at a chemical plant damaged by Harvey, sending small flames and gray smoke into theRead More

Wildfires surge amid scorching heat across US West

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Smoke filled the sky and ash rained down across Los Angeles on Sunday from a wildfire that the mayor said wasRead More

Apple expected to unveil next iPhones at Sept. 12 showcase

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple’s faithful fans and investors won’t have to wait much longer to see what the iPhone maker has in store next.Read More

Government eases student loan rules for Harvey victims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is easing financial aid rules and procedures for those affected by Harvey. The department is encouraging students whose financialRead More

Broward families arrive in Texas, deliver donations to Harvey victims

DICKINSON, Texas (WSVN) — Two South Florida families drove more than 1,200 miles to lend a helping hand to those affected in the aftermath ofRead More

US seizes control of Russian posts in San Fran, DC, NY

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States seized control Saturday of three Russian diplomatic posts in the U.S. after confirming the Russians had complied with theRead More

Venezuela bars opposition activist from traveling to Europe

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A prominent anti-government activist was barred from leaving Venezuela on Saturday for planned meetings with European leaders, dealing a setback toRead More

North Korea claims ‘perfect success’ of powerful nuke test

TOKYO (AP) — North Korea on Sunday claimed a “perfect success” for its most powerful nuclear test so far, a further step in the developmentRead More

Upbeat Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims

HOUSTON (AP) — President Donald Trump cupped a boy’s face in his hands and then gave him a high-five. He snapped on latex gloves toRead More