Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
2023-10-25 17:22
The driest place in North America has sprung to life with lakes and flowers after Hurricane Hilary
California's Death Valley is the hottest place in the world and the driest place in North America. Two months after Hurricane Hilary's epic rainfall, parts of the national park look more oasis than desert.
2023-10-25 16:20
Hurricane Otis is expected to make landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning near Acapulco in Mexico, threatening to lash the coastal region with destructive winds and potentially "catastrophic storm surge," forecasters say.
2023-10-25 11:25
NHL drops ban on rainbow-coloured Pride hockey stick tape
The National Hockey League ban had sparked criticism from players and LGBT activists.
2023-10-25 10:25
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
The Louisiana congressman was selected after three rounds of voting on Tuesday evening.
2023-10-25 10:17
Mexico braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Otis
US meteorologists warn of a "potentially catastrophic" storm Otis when it makes landfall in southern Mexico.
2023-10-25 09:58
Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life
Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.
2023-10-25 07:22
3 Kansas City Chiefs still showing warning signs despite 6-1 start
Despite a 6-1 start, the Kansas City Chiefs still aren't getting full value from several players.
2023-10-25 05:18
NZ town tormented by Celine Dion 'music battles'
Porirua residents launch a petition to stop fans blasting Dion ballads from their cars at 2am.
2023-10-25 00:52
Donald Trump looms large in choosing new House Speaker
The former President has so far not publicly endorsed a new candidate after Jim Jordan dropped out.
2023-10-24 22:59
House GOP gears up to pick new speaker nominee amid crowded field
House Republicans will meet Tuesday morning to pick a new speaker nominee from a crowded field, though it remains unclear whether any candidate can lock down the 217 votes needed to ultimately win the gavel.
2023-10-24 17:19
Delhi pollution: Officials on alert as air turns 'very poor'
Experts have warned that the air quality in the city will further deteriorate in the coming days.
2023-10-24 14:53