With huge blazes threatening thousands of residents and evoking 'Biblical' connotations, some shuls are preparing to evacuate, while pandemic prevents others from providing shelter

Reading of 130 degrees Fahrenheit being verified by World Meteorological Organization, which says it would be 'hottest global temperature officially recorded since 1931'

Democratic senator from California has a Jewish husband, carried a JNF blue tin as a child, is a fan of Israel's Supreme Court building

Tehran alleges Jamshid Sharmahd also planned attacks for group that claimed 2010 killing of nuclear scientist for which Israel was blamed; unclear if he was lured from California

Health professionals say epicenter has moved from Sun Belt to Midwest and warn a third wave of the virus is likely, with doctors still unsure how virus moves

US authorities charge Mohamad Yassin Alcharihi with undervaluing 18-foot piece dating from Roman Empire, seemingly looted from Idlib area, in order to avoid import duties

Law enforcement official says Roy Den Hollander, a men's rights lawyer, appeared to pose as a delivery man in both attacks

In addition to houses of worship, governor's order shutters malls, bars, zoos, museums, gyms, hair salons and other businesses

As understanding grows of how virus spreads, state now focuses on limiting indoor activities; fitness groups protest shutting gyms, saying they have proper protection in place

Trump says he hopes virus is 'going to sort of just disappear,' as several states impose restrictions on public venues in run-up to July 4 weekend