Pressure rising on U.S. after vetoing U.N. call for a cease-fire in Gaza

Pressure rising on U.S. after vetoing U.N. call for a cease-fire in Gaza

The United States, diplomatically isolated after casting the sole vote against a United Nations resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, came under growing criticism Saturday by a number of governments, human rights groups and aid organizations that warned of catastrophic consequences for civilians in the war-torn territory.
6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee

6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee

Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent about two dozen to the hospital as homes and businesses were severely damaged in multiple cities. Three people, including a child, were killed after an apparent tornado struck Montgomery County north of Nashville near the Kentucky state line, according to a news release from county officials. And the Nashville Emergency Operation Center said in a post on social media account that three people were killed by severe storms in a neighborhood just north of downtown. Montgomery County officials said another 23 there were treated for injuries at hospitals.