
Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges
He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi's anti-corruption crackdown.
2023-10-16 13:59

Factbox-US aircraft carriers - What they bring to the Middle East
WASHINGTON The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers -- and their supporting ships -- to the eastern Mediterranean
2023-10-16 03:25

For Palestinian Americans and activists, doxxing is nothing new
Before college, Fouad Abu-Hijleh, 25, did not know of a world where it was wrong to support Palestinians.
2023-10-15 23:55

Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
The nation is gripped by the man said to have won several cases despite not being qualified.
2023-10-15 23:53

Piper Laurie, Oscar-nominated 'Carrie' and 'Twin Peaks' actress, dies at 91
Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly religious mother in "Carrie" and for playing Paul Newman's down-in-the-dumps girlfriend in "The Hustler," has died at 91, her manager said.
2023-10-15 08:48

ACT reports record low scores on its college readiness exam
The average composite score on the ACT college admissions test dropped to their lowest levels since 1991, according to data released this week.
2023-10-14 06:21

Kaiser Permanente and unions reach tentative deal
Over 75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser walked out last week in the largest medical strike on record.
2023-10-14 00:28

New Hampshire student admits threatening Republican congressman Matt Gaetz
Allan Poller, 24, called Matt Gaetz after becoming "emotional and intoxicated" while scrolling TikTok.
2023-10-13 21:47

Microsoft closes $69 billion deal for 'Call of Duty' publisher Activision
Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the
2023-10-13 20:56

'All hands on deck.' How Israel's vital tech sector is navigating the war
Israel's vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each time, the industry has bounced back, demonstrating why the country of just 9 million people is known as the world's "startup nation."
2023-10-13 20:54

Germany migrants: Seven dead after vehicle crashes in Bavaria
Authorities said the driver of a "suspected smuggling vehicle" attempted to evade police before losing control.
2023-10-13 17:23

Britain clears Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Britain's antitrust regulator on Friday cleared Microsoft's acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard after the restructured deal substantially
2023-10-13 14:27