In 2001, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise kept their distance at the Los Angeles premiere of “The Others,” the day before their divorce became final. (Aug. 8)

Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew the president of Niger nearly two weeks ago. The ECOWAS threat of military intervention appears to be revealing differences of opinion on how to proceed among some of the 15 member states…

Pope Francis dismissed concerns about his health as he returned home to the Vatican after presiding over the World Youth Day Festival in Lisbon. (Aug. 7) (AP Video/Gianfranco Stara)

Attacks have multiplied on both sides of the Black Sea since Russia exited a deal protecting grain exports from Ukraine, with Moscow hitting port infrastructure, while Kyiv has been targeting Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. The Ukrainian air force says it sh…

The tropics remain quiet with Saharan dust keeping the tropics at bay for now. No tropical systems are expected in the next 7 days.

Heat Advisories are in effect for our entire area until 7 p.m. Limit time spent outdoors and drink plenty of water!

It’s the latest flare-up in the long-seething territorial conflict over the disputed waters. The Philippines is demanding that Beijing cease – what it describes as – ‘unlawful activities’ in the South China Sea. Manila has summoned the Chinese ambassad…

Video released by the Philippine coast guard showed a Chinese vessel using a water cannon to block a Philippine supply boat. The incident took place in the disputed South China Sea. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard/Associated Press

According to witnesses, the fight began when a group of boatmen attacked a dock worker at Montgomery Riverfront.