Fri. Sep 5th, 2025
RFK Jr. Faces Intense Questioning at Contentious Hearing

During a Senate hearing marked by contention, U.S. health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny regarding COVID-19 deaths, vaccines, and his professional history. When questioned about the reported one million American deaths from COVID-19, he stated, “I don’t know how many died… I don’t think anybody knows.” This follows the recent dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monarez and subsequent resignations of other CDC leaders.

The former national security adviser has emerged as a prominent critic of President Donald Trump since his tenure in the administration.

Authorities reported no serious injuries after an earthmover, experiencing brake failure, traveled uncontrolled through traffic.

Officials indicate that adverse weather conditions along the U.S. East Coast are anticipated to persist for several more days.

The judge has gained social media popularity for his displayed empathy and humor on his popular television program, “Caught in Providence.”

Erik and Lyle Menendez, currently serving prison sentences for the murders of their parents, are presenting their case for parole this week.

President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, citing an excessive focus on “how bad Slavery was”.

Parents of some of the 27 girls who died in the 4 July flooding are urging Texas lawmakers to improve safety at youth camps.

Protesters shouted at Vance, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller as they entered DC’s largest rail hub.

The International Space Station passed 260 miles above the hurricane as it progressed northwest through the Caribbean.

Three firefighters sustained injuries in an explosion in North Carolina, resulting from a vehicle colliding with a building’s gas line.

The president’s observations during his commute from Washington D.C. provide context for this week’s initiative to revitalize the capital.

The dramatic rescue was captured on bodycam footage by police.

As Trump deploys the National Guard and promises to clean up the city, residents demonstrate against deployed law enforcement.

The National Weather Service has issued a warning as glacial water flows into the Mendenhall River.

Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene

National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the city’s police force.

The 2025 wildfire season has become the second-worst on record, surpassing the 2023 season.

The explosion cut power in the area and caused the motorway to close for several hours.

Historic levels of rainfall in Wisconsin over the weekend led to power outages and the annual state fair’s last day being cancelled.

A pair of armed carjackers stole at least three vehicles, including a truck, that led to a police pursuit.