For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.
Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods
Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC’s US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
“Julian loved life,” said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
“Julian loved life,” said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction
Dozens of people are missing as flash floods sweep away mobile homes, vehicles and holiday cabins.
Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction
At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.
Tennis hero Arthur Ashe’s South African legacy: ‘The first free black man I’d ever seen’
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
‘Do they have gold in them?’: The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada’s sandals
Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.
