Meloni’s partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks
Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks.
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McConnell Freezes Up a Second Time While Addressing Reporters
The episode, which took place in the Republican leader’s home state of Kentucky, intensified questions about his future in the Senate.The episode, which took place in the…
Read moreAlabama woman’s leg impaled by beach umbrella; paramedics had to cut it away
A gust of wind uprooted a 6-foot beach umbrella that flew through the air and impaled a woman’s leg on Alabama’s Gulf Coast this week.
Read moreEx-Catholic cardinal Theodore McCarrick not fit for sex abuse trial, says judge
A judge has ruled that former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial. The judge dismissed the case accusing the 93-year-old of sexually…
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When will we vote on the Voice to Parliament? We now know
We finally know when we’ll vote on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here’s the day you’ll head to the polls.
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‘We Should Have Gotten Off the Island’: Cedar Key Residents Survived Idalia’s Wrath
Much of Cedar Key, a series of tiny islands that jut into the Gulf, was covered by storm surge overnight as the hurricane came ashore.Much of Cedar…
Read moreHurricane Idalia: USA TODAY Network news coverage, public safety information all in one place
USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network are providing free news coverage, public safety information and resource guides for Hurricane Idalia.
Read moreAs Hurricane Idalia damage continues, here’s how to help those affected in Florida
Many organizations are providing shelter and food to people impacted by Hurricane Idalia. Here is a list of groups you can donate to.
Read moreGov. Brian Kemp says Idalia having ‘heavy impact’ in south Georgia
Hurricane Idalia is moving across Georgia after it made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm. (Aug. 30)
Read moreColorado governor defends ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag after student told to remove patch
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is defending the “Don’t Tread On Me” flag in response to a now-viral video involving a 12-year-old student.
Read moreRepublican McConnell freezes at press event for second time
The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July.
Read moreCouple arrested for animal cruelty, child endangerment after 30 dead dogs found in NJ home
A couple was arrested after police found dozens of dead dogs in a New Jersey home where a child also lived in poor conditions.
Read moreMan charged with hate crime for destroying LGBTQ Pride flags at Stonewall National Monument
Patrick Murphy, of Denver, was charged with a hate crime and “criminal mischief” for breaking transgender Pride flags, police said. He pleaded not guilty.
Read moreJapan PM Kishida eats Fukushima fish to dispel worries after water release
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting on Wednesday, in an apparent effort to dispel safety concerns following the controversial release…
Read moreHurricane Idalia unleashes on Florida
Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast. (August 30)
Read morePG&E cuts power to more than 8,000 customers as critical fire weather arrives in Northern California
Customers in the “targeted high-fire-threat areas” were notified that their power would remain off throughout Wednesday until the risk subsides. (Aug. 30)
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