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I don't think anybody knows". Last week the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez, was dismissed, which led to other CDC leaders resigning.Donald TrumpUnited StatesRobert F Kennedy JrHawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts creating lava fountainKilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, started spewing fresh lava on 22 August, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.23 Aug 2025US CanadaWhy has Gavin Newsom gone 'dark woke'? The BBC explainsThe California governor is using President Trump's notable social media playbook and turning it on Republicans.23 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: How the FBI raids on John Bolton's home and office unfoldedThe former national security adviser has become a vocal critic of President Donald Trump since serving in his first administration.22 Aug 2025US CanadaNarrow escape after 60,000lb earthmover crashes in MassachusettsNo one was seriously injured after brake failure sent an earthmover careening through traffic, officials said.
21 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Hurricane Erin produces dangerous surf conditions along East CoastThe rough conditions along the US East Coast are expected to last for at least a couple more days, officials say.21 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Frank Caprio's heartwarming moments as judgeThe judge became a social media sensation for his compassion and humour on his hit show Caught in Providence.21 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Moments from the Menendez brothers trial in 1993Erik and Lyle, who are serving prison sentences for the murders of their parents, are making their case for parole this week.21 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Are museums in DC too 'woke'? We ask visitors what they thinkPresident Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad Slavery was".20 Aug 2025US Canada'We don't know when she died' - Camp Mystic parents give emotional testimonyParents of some of the 27 girls who died in the 4 July flooding are urging Texas lawmakers to improve safety at youth camps.20 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: JD Vance heckled as he meets National Guard in Washington DCProtesters shouted at Vance, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller as they entered DC's largest rail hub.20 Aug 2025US CanadaInternational Space Station captures striking view of Hurricane ErinThe International Space Station flew 260 miles over the hurricane as it moved northwest through the Caribbean.20 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Moment debris skyrockets after gas line explosionThree firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line.19 Aug 2025US CanadaHow Trump's drive to his golf course shaped homeless crackdownWhat the president sees on his journey out of Washington DC helps explain this week's push to clean up the capital.14 Aug 2025US CanadaMan rescued after being swept under bridge in swollen Wisconsin riverThe dramatic rescue was captured on bodycam footage by police. 14 Aug 2025US Canada'Get off our streets' - DC residents protest against federal agentsAs Trump deploys the National Guard and promises to clean up the city, residents demonstrate against deployed law enforcement.14 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Timelapse captures rising glacial lakes in AlaskaThe National Weather Service has issued a warning as glacial water flows into the Mendenhall River.13 Aug 2025US CanadaAerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in TexasVideo shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene13 Aug 2025US CanadaCrime in DC: What do the figures say and how safe do people feel?National Guard troops have been seen reporting for duty in Washington DC as President Trump takes over the citys police force.12 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Clouds of smoke fill the skies as Canada wildfires rageThe 2025 wildfire season has become the second-worst on record, surpassing the 2023 season.12 Aug 2025US CanadaWatch: Dramatic lightning strike causes tower of flames next to motorwayThe explosion cut power in the area and caused the motorway to close for several hours.12 Aug 2025US Canada.
*Reporting by Bbc.*
