A heat wave will blast the eastern United States this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday will feel hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it. The weather service says several days of high temperatures will settle in … Read moreHeat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say

Authorities say the remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searche… Read moreAt least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave.  Read moreFrance records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

The U.S. military has launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction. That came as Tehran hit both Bahrain and Kuwait, underscoring the rising tensions over the interim deal between the two nations to stop the war. The attack on Kuwait early Sunday… Read moreUS airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago. Families have reported that 68,900 people are missing. Many civilians are leading search efforts, frustrated by what they see as an inadequate government response. Internatio… Read moreFrustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430