Up to 40 migrants bound for Europe feared drowned off Libya

A boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Europe capsized Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, with at least 40 people missing and presumed drowned, U.N. officials said.

New Missouri 8-week abortion ban blocked for now

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A new Missouri ban on abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy won’t take effect Wednesday after a federal judge temporarily blocked it from being implemented.

Power, billions ride on outcome of greatest head count in US history

With just a few months left before America starts taking its biggest-ever self-portrait, the U.S. Census Bureau is grappling with a host of concerns about the head count.

Nevada among 19 states suing over child immigrant protections

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia sued on Monday over the Trump administration’s effort to alter limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.

Missy Elliott honored at MTV video awards; Swift wins top prize

Elliott earned the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, and brought her colorful and eccentric music videos to life, from “Work It” to “Lose Control,” on Monday at the Prudential Center in Newark.

Puerto Ricans remember Maria as Dorian approaches

Tropical Storm Dorian was dumping rain Tuesday on the Windward Islands of the eastern Caribbean, gathering power on a path to brush past Puerto Rico’s southwest coast and hit the eastern Dominican Republic on Wednesday at near hurricane strength.

16 Epstein accusers pour out their anger in hearing

“He robbed me of my dreams, of my chance to pursue a career I adored,” said Jennifer Araoz, who has accused Epstein of raping her in his New York mansion when she was a 15-year-old aspiring actress.

First lift sanctions, then let’s talk, says Iranian president

Iran’s president back-pedaled Tuesday on possible talks with Donald Trump, saying the U.S. president must first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran, otherwise a meeting between the two would be a mere photo op.

Q&A: What lies ahead following $572M Oklahoma opioid judgment

Oklahoma’s $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson will likely be followed by more trials and legal settlements seeking to hold a drug company accountable for a U.S. opioid crisis that has ripped apart lives and communities.

Plane crashes after leaving site of Burning Man festival

One person was seriously injured after a plane crashed in Reno after leaving the Black Rock Desert, where the Burning Man music and art festival is being held.