The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.
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Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis
The Cry Me A River singer says he was “shocked” to be diagnosed with the disease but it explained why he was in pain on stage.
Three top officials were asleep or out of town when deadly Texas floods hit
Officials have been criticised over the lack of warning ahead of the flash floods that killed at least 135 people.
Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Mark Carney says it depends on Palestinian democratic reforms, while Donald Trump says it could stymie a US-Canada trade deal.
‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom
Donald Trump has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade.
Thousands of police officers line NYC streets to honour slain colleague
Officer Didarul Islam, who was expecting a third child with his wife, was one of four people killed in Monday’s shooting at an office building.
Diplomatic shift on Gaza leaves chasm between US and its allies
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel – but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza’s future?
US to deny visas to Palestinian officials
The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support “terrorism”.
Virginia Giuffre’s family asks Trump not to pardon Maxwell
The family of Ghislaine Maxwell’s accuser says she does not deserve any leniency for speaking to prosecutors.
US dentist jailed for murder after poisoning wife’s protein shakes
James Craig, from Colorado, had been having an affair when he laced his wife’s drinks with arsenic.
EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump’s terms
Discrepancies between the two sides’ version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.
Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka
The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.
New York City gunman bought rifle from casino supervisor, police say
The man who stormed a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper paid his boss $1,400 (£1,100) for the semi-automatic rifle, police say.
Trump signs order ending global tariff exemption for low-cost goods
The de minimis exemption had allowed goods valued at $800 or less to enter the US without paying any tariffs.
NFL star Shannon Sharpe dropped by ESPN after settling sexual assault case
The NFL star and popular podcaster had not appeared on the sport network since the lawsuit was filed in April.
How much cash is the US raising from tariffs?
The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade elsewhere.
Millions of Americans advised to stay indoors due to triple-digit heatwave
Heat advisories affect 168 million Americans in the mid-west, south-east and parts of the north-east US.
Trump takes aim at US Fed as import drop lifts economy
The president used new data to criticise America’s central bank ahead of a decision on interest rates.
Dating safety app Tea suspends messaging after hack
Messaging has been turned off on the women’s dating safety app Tea, following a hack which has exposed thousands of members’ images, posts and comments.
A mistaken elevator, frantic emails and a run for help – how New York shooting unfolded
Workers barricaded doors and sent goodbye notes as a man roamed through a skyscraper killing people.
Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ young women from his Mar-a-Lago spa
Trump told reporters his falling out with Epstein was due to the disgraced financier poaching his employees.
Watch: Buildings shake and people take shelter after tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as tsunami waves arrive
Following early warnings to evacuate coastal areas, thousands of Hawaiians head for higher ground – for many it isn’t the first time.
No deal on China tariffs until Trump says yes: Bessent
China’s trade negotiator said both sides agreed to push to preserve a trade war truce.
Police looking for five suspects charged in viral Cincinnati brawl
Vice-President JD Vance, Elon Musk and others have commented on footage of a melee in the Ohio city.
Merger could create first coast-to-coast US freight railroad
Union Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern, establishing a $250bn colossus with 50,000 miles of track.
Trump’s ex-lawyer Emil Bove confirmed as appeals court judge
Allegations by three whistleblowers were not enough to halt the appointment of from clearing the Senate.
US companies up against ‘nightmare’ tariff wall
Businesses both small and large are already reckoning with Trump’s tariffs, and new levies are set to start this week.
New York gunman was targeting NFL but went to wrong office, mayor says
Four people were killed when a gunman stormed a skyscraper on Monday evening and opened fire.