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Baby Born with Birth Defect in New Jersey to Mother Infected by Zika Virus
A baby suffering from a birth defect caused by the Zika virus was born on Tuesday in New Jersey to a woman visiting from Honduras who is infected with virus after she was bitten by a mosquito early on in her pregnancy, media reported.
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U.S. Warns of Possible Europe Attacks, No Specific Threat
The United States warned its citizens on Tuesday of possible summer terrorist attacks in Europe, saying targets could include the European soccer championship in France, although a U.S. official said there was no specific threat information.
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Attempted North Korea Missile Launch Fails: South Korea
North Korea attempted to fire a missile from its east coast on Tuesday but the launch appears to have failed, South Korean officials said, in what would be the latest in a string of unsuccessful ballistic missile tests by the isolated country.
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A Bar as a National Monument? New York's LGBT Landmark Vies for Honor
The New York bar known as the birthplace of the gay pride movement could become the country's first national monument honoring LGBT rights under a plan to be considered by President Barack Obama.
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Killing of Gorilla 'Harambe' to Save Boy at Ohio Zoo Sparks Outrage
The killing of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 4-year-old boy tumbled into the ape's enclosure triggered outrage and questions about safety, but zoo officials called the decision to use lethal force a tough but necessary choice.