Highlights of this day in history: A shooting rampage takes place at the University of Texas clock tower; Germany declares war on Russia in World War I; Adolf Hitler opens the Berlin Olympics; Author Herman Melville born; MTV debuts. (Aug. 1)
Evacuations as high temperatures fuel wildfires in Italy, Turkey and Greece. (July 31)
Hundreds of activists and supporters marched in Austin, Texas on Saturday to demand the protection of voting rights in the state. (July 31)
Thousands in France protesting a special virus pass marched through Paris on Saturday, with French police in full riot gear using their fists to push some demonstrators back and firing tear gas against some crowds. (July 31)
About 200 miles of the New York City coast, marine researchers discovered a sea star and sponge that resembled SpongeBob SquarePants characters.
Clashes erupted in Paris between riot police and protesters at a march against coronavirus passes that will be needed to enter restaurants and other venues. (July 31)
