A good Samaritan stopped an alleged attacker from fleeing with a stolen phone and wallet outside of a California restaurant. RELATED: Sinkhole swallows flooded car in Texas https://bit.ly/3Ato5aZ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

US to boost Taiwan trade to counter China…
The US says it's countering Chinese "aggression" by stepping up trade with Taiwan. Beijing banned some Taiwanse imports and exports and has been carrying out military drills in the seas surrounding the island, since US…

Fires in southwestern France destroy houses and forests…
Drought conditions and soaring temperatures have fueled fires in the Gironde and Landes regions of France. RELATED: Shooter opens fire on bus in Jerusalem | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3bU4EyK » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

DeSantis waives teacher requirements for veterans amid shortage…
Florida will allow veterans to become instructors as the state faces teacher shortages despite concerns it will undermine qualifications. RELATED: DeSantis, Florida lawmakers seek to revoke Disney's special rights https://bit.ly/3PuYwdH Teacher candidates must have a…

US lawmakers visit Taiwan following Nancy Pelosi's trip…
The five-member delegation was led by Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts to discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations, trade, investment and more issues. RELATED: Nancy Pelosi addresses Taiwan trip, China’s response https://bit.ly/3w5AoHW China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan…

Salman Rushdie recovering from attack; author off ventilator,…
The suspect accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie on stage before a lecture in New York pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3QqhnYW Salman Rushdie, "The Satanic Verses” author who was stabbed…

Import and export prices post larger-than-expected declines in…
CNBC's Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman join 'Squawk Box' to break down July's import and export price data, which posted month-over-month declines. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO:…

Aircraft enthusiasts blown back by low-landing airplane in…
Aircraft enthusiasts grabbed an up close and personal look at an Airbus A321 when it landed extremely low, blowing some spectators back. RELATED: Dashcam captures plane landing on a highway, bursting into flames https://bit.ly/3dt8zD1 »…

Russia loses war planes during attack on Crimea…
Russian officials are downplaying the severity of an attack at the Saki Air Base in Crimea that destroyed seven warplanes. RELATED: Ukraine, Russia point fingers over nuclear power plant damage | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3SKCI0B The…

Mar-a-Lago search warrant shows Trump under espionage investigation…
A Department of Justice warrant to search Mar-a-Lago showed that former President Donald Trump is under investigation for possibly violating the Espionage Act. RELATED: Lawmakers address FBI raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ZI5Hjp_HQ The…