Thousand-year floodwaters turned roads into rivers in areas of Connecticut and New York. Today's big name at the Democratic convention: the Obamas. And the world's oldest person has died. |
👋Howdy! Laura Davis here. Ready for Tuesday's news? It's ready for you. Giddy-up! |
Swamped by '1,000-year' rainfall |
After torrential rain led to deadly and destructive flooding across parts of Connecticut and New York, cleanup and recovery continued Tuesday from the unexpected surge in water that took the lives of at least two people, collapsed homes and ravaged entire towns. |
Thousand-year floods: In several areas, multiple inches fell within a few hours, causing flash floods that transformed roads into powerful rivers that trapped people in their homes and cars. "We are talking about rainfall in some areas in the 1,000-year level," said Brenda Bergeron, deputy commissioner at the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. More from the scene. | A couple of vehicles were stranded in flood waters at Rogers Park in Danbury, Connecticut, on Aug. 18, 2024. During the day, up to 10 inches of rain fell in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Frank Becerra Jr., The Journal News, USA TODAY NETWORK |
The cheers for President Joe Biden as he stepped on stage at the Democratic National Convention Monday night were so deafening that they rattled the rafters at the United Center in Chicago. It was thanks from his party for a half-century in politics, a crucial victory in 2020 − and for now being willing to leave. 🎤 Read about his emotional address here. |
On Tuesday, some of the most prominent Democratic figures were prepping take the stage to back Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Former former first lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama will headline the prime-time speakers. Follow along with our live updates. |
Netanyahu: Cease-fire may not happen |
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told hostage families Tuesday that a cease-fire deal may not be reached and that the Israeli military will not relinquish control of the Gazan-Egyptian border, a key demand of the Hamas militant group. While Netanyahu has said he's "not sure" a deal could be struck, the Hostages Families Forum accused him of refusing any hostage deal. The Biden administration has been promoting a bridging proposal amid hopes a deal could be reached by week's end. 👉 What we know about the cease-fire talks. | Members of the feminist anti-war organization CODEPINK demonstrate in Chicago's Union Park during the first day of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Mike De Sisti, Mike De Sisti-USA TODAY |
World's oldest person dies at 117 |
The world's oldest known living person, a Spanish woman born in the United States who survived well over a century and two pandemics, has died at age 117 and 168 days. Born in California on March 4, 1907, Maria Branyas Morera lived in Spain at the time of her death. She was the eighth-oldest person with a verifiable age in history. |
A peaceful passing: "Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain," her family said. Read more about her life. | Maria Branyas Morera, age 117 years and 168 days, died in Spain on August 2024. The U.S. born woman was the eighth-oldest person with a verifiable age in history. Guinness World Records | | | | The move comes after the school tossed hundreds of books, many of which contained LGBTQ+ themes, in the trash. | | | | Former NFL lineman Michael Oher discusses lawsuit against Memphis couple that took him in as a teenager and the movie "The Blind Side." | | | | Gayle King reveals her absolute must-haves (hint: She has a TV in the bathroom) for USA TODAY's The Essentials. | | | | During the investigation, officials found that Danny Tiner, 38, had been driving at 68 mph in a posted 55 mph construction zone. | | | | When does the Pumpkin Spice Latte return to Starbucks this year? The chain is teasing the return of its famous fall drink on social media. | | | | Two men died while their 7-year-old granddaughter was found safe after their boat capsized at the LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. | | | | The civil case in the Santa Fe High School shooting comes at a time when more parents and adults are being held accountable for gun violence. | | | | Aurora Fire Rescue in Colorado reported when firefighters arrived, the school bus was "fully engulfed in flames." | | | | Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance says he doesn't believe in the election polls that show he and Donald Trump are losing ground. | | | | The pressure to win in college football is higher than ever and coaches at the biggest schools are on the hot seat entering this season. | | | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | | |
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