French President Emmanuel Macron has overseen the annual Bastille Day celebrations which this year showcased European defense cooperation. (July 14)
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New Orleans Mayor: city ‘spared’ by storm
The mayor of New Orleans says the city is “beyond lucky” after tropical storm Barry failed to cause significant flooding or damage in the city over the weekend. (July 14)
Coast guard rescues man, dog from Barry
The U.S. Coast Guard released video of a helicopter crew rescuing a 77-year-old man and a dog from a home after floodwaters from Tropical Storm Barry inundated southern Louisiana. (July 14)
AP Top Stories July 14 P
Here are the top stories for Sunday, July 14th: New Orleans avoids worst of storm; Dozens dead in Nepal flooding; France celebrates Bastille Day; New York interrupted by power outage.
Mom charged for driving with kids in pool atop SUV
An Illinois woman has been arrested and charged with child endangerment after police say she drove with her children in an inflatable swimming pool that was atop her vehicle. (July 10)
Dog chases bear out of backyard
A backyard camera in Hewitt, New Jersey recorded a black bear knocking over a bird feeder and eating the bird food only to be chased away by a fast-moving dog. (July 11)
Robot umpires debut in Atlantic League
PA announcer at Atlantic League All-Star game directs fans to computer technology used to call balls and strikes and plate umpire Brian deBrauwere discusses his role. (July 10)
Tia Mowry-Hardrict is back with ‘Family Reunion’
Tia Mowry-Hardrict credits the authenticity of her new Netflix show to its all-black writers room, and also reflects on the staying power of “Sister, Sister,” the popular sitcom she shared with her identical twin, Tamera. (July 10)
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Asylum seeker testifies about daughter’s death
A Guatemalan mother seeking asylum told a House panel that she came to the United States seeking safety, but instead watched her infant daughter die slowly and painfully after the baby received shoddy medical care while in immigration custody. (July 10…
Arizona standoff: car vs. cactus and cactus wins
Arizona authorities say a driver escaped injury when his car’s windshield was pierced by the trunk of a saguaro cactus during a wreck Wednesday on the outskirts of Tucson. (July 10)