Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather disrupts US Fourth of July festivities

Fire breaks out on NYC's Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's Independence Day fireworks over the East River. No injuries reported; authorities have not announced the extent of damage to the iconic bridge.

A fire broke out on New York City's Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's US Independence Day fireworks display over the East River. Authorities report no injuries and have not yet announced the extent of damage to the bridge.

At least 20 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo's Kasai province. Overloading believed to have caused the accident at the Kasai-Sankuru river confluence; 80 rescued by fishermen.

At least 20 people have died and over 100 remain missing after a boat carrying more than 200 passengers capsized at the confluence of the Kasai and Sankuru rivers in DR Congo's Kasai province, local administrator Francois Kabula said, with 80 rescued by nearby fishermen.

Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 2,954 with 16,592 injured, the country's Ministry of Information says. 190 buildings destroyed, 856 damaged, 16,309 displaced.

The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 2,954, the republic's Ministry of Information and Communication reported. According to the agency, 16,592 people were injured, 16,309 were left homeless, 190 buildings were completely destroyed, and 856 sustained significant damage.

8 Thai monks killed after child drives truck into religious procession, police say — Child reportedly lost control of vehicle striking monks walking in procession in Thailand.

Eight Thai monks killed after child drives truck into procession: police