The news from Central Texas, where July 4 rains caused severe flash flooding, continues to be grim. The number of deaths has risen to more than 50, according to state officials. Most, so far, are in ...

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday today. Per Buddhist beliefs, the Tibetan Buddhist religion says he'll be reincarnated, but China says it has final say on who the next Dalai Lama will be.