US: Reflecting Pool Drained Again as Trump Repeats Vandalism Claims

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool sat completely drained on Tuesday, July 14. Contract workers draped black mesh onto the surrounding fences to block visitors' view of the pool. President Donald Trump said Monday that it was drained so crews could repair damage caused by "vandals" earlier this month.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (R) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (R) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (L) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox plays at first base during the seventh inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami (top) of the Chicago White Sox plays at first base during the seventh inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox plays at first base during the seventh inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is held between the American League and the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

A ceremony is held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game between the American League and the National League.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays starts in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays starts in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies starts in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies starts in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays starts in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The National League's Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies starts in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League players line up ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

American League players line up ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

American League players line up ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League players line up ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League players line up ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the American League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

American League players line up ahead of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

A ceremony is held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game between the American League and the National League.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

A ceremony is held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game between the American League and the National League.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

A ceremony is held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game between the American League and the National League.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

A ceremony is held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game between the American League and the National League.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

A ceremony is held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game between the American League and the National League.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami (2nd from R) of the Chicago White Sox listens to the U.S. national anthem before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Venezuela: Moment of Earthquake Captured at El Ávila Cable Car Station Amid Twin Tremors

The video captured the moment an earthquake hit at the cable car station in El Ávila National Park. Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, killing at least 188 people, injuring more than 1,500, and leaving hundreds of buildings in ruins.

US: Green Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After $14.2 Million Renovation

Green algae has reappeared in Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, just days after the completion of a $14.2 million renovation project. National Park Service crews were deployed to remove the algae, with officials attributing the bloom to supply lines coming back online following eight weeks of restoration work. The pool's floor was painted "American flag blue" as part of the renovation.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

US: Crowd Boos Trump During National Anthem at NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

President Donald Trump was loudly booed by fans at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Monday, June 8, when shown on screens during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. This video shows the crowd booing at an outdoor watch party in Bryant Park during the game.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Begins Episode 48 Eruption, Ashfall Advisories Issued

On Monday, June 1, Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted in Episode 48 of an ongoing eruption, setting a record for the most fountaining episodes in a single eruption, according to the USGS. Ashfall advisories were issued for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and surrounding communities, while a sulfur and ash cloud led to some flight cancellations.

US: Episode 47 of Kīlauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains and Ash

Episode 47 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, Hawaii, lasted nine hours, beginning at 3:27 p.m. HST on Wednesday, May 14, and ending at 12:27 a.m. HST on Thursday, May 15. Lava fountained from the north vent, with fine ash and Peleʻs hair falling in communities to the northeast of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

US: Everglades Wildfire Burns Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

[Breaking News]Rally in support of Constitution

TOKYO, Japan, May 3 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people rallying to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday. (Kyodo)

US: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Northern Colorado

A spring storm hitting Northern Colorado from May 4 to 6 brought exceptional snowfall across the region. The heaviest accumulation was seen in the mountains north of Denver, where snowfall near Rocky Mountain National Park reached up to 28 inches.

US: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Northern Colorado 2

A spring storm hitting Northern Colorado from May 4 to 6 brought exceptional snowfall across the region. The heaviest accumulation was seen in the mountains north of Denver, where snowfall near Rocky Mountain National Park reached up to 28 inches.

Rally in support of Constitution

Rally in support of Constitution

People rally to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday.

Rally in support of Constitution

Rally in support of Constitution

People rally to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday.

Rally in support of Constitution

Rally in support of Constitution

People rally to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday.

Rally in support of Constitution

Rally in support of Constitution

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people rallying to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday.

Rally in support of Constitution

Rally in support of Constitution

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people rallying to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday.

Rally in support of Constitution

Rally in support of Constitution

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people rallying to keep Japan's Constitution intact at a park in Tokyo on May 3, 2026, the Constitution Day national holiday.