Nepal flash flood death toll reaches 800, with around 3,000 still missing

Poor weather and challenging terrain have hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet.

• Aug 30

Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves

President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.

• Aug 29

U.S. military strikes Iranian targets in first military action in a month

As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.

• Aug 30

Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing soars past 2,000

Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods​ killed hundreds of people.

• Aug 28

More than 1,000 missing, including 65 Americans, as Nepal flood deaths mount

More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.

• Aug 27

Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97

The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.

• Aug 26

Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal, Tibet flash floods

The flash floods decimated villages, slamming into houses, roads, bridges and power plants.

• Aug 27

Iran says Strait of Hormuz agreement with Oman puts ball back in U.S. court

As U.S. economic pressure bites, Iran touts a plan with Oman to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz and suggests the next move is Trump's.

• Aug 28

Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan

Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.

• Aug 25

Bayonne, N.J., moves to Little League World Series elimination bracket

The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.

• Aug 23

Iran's president defends U.S. memorandum of understanding as best path forward

The new head of Iran's supreme national security council issued the warning to countries who join the U.S.'s economic war on Tehran.

• Aug 23

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.

The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles​ and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.

• Aug 20

Trump pausing 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized

President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.

• Aug 19

N.J. man in a wheelchair accomplishes extraordinary trek up Mount Kilimanjaro

A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.

• Aug 14

Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.

• Aug 14

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