Central Asia leaders converge in China as Xi touts 'enduring' friendship
By Andrew Hayley XIAN, China Central Asian heads of state converged in China's historic city of Xian on
2023-05-18 12:57
US metros are growing, many reversing 2021 drops, new estimates show
U.S. metropolitan areas are increasing in population again, growing by almost half a percent last year
2023-05-18 12:29
Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US states
Hundreds of measures targeting transgender people have been proposed in statehouses this year, and several have moved forward this week
2023-05-18 12:25
Oil drilling project near mouth of Amazon River rejected by Brazil's environmental regulator
Brazil’s environmental regulator has refused to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River, prompting celebration from environmentalists who had warned of its potential impact
2023-05-18 12:24
Philadelphia's likely next mayor could offer model for how Democrats talk about crime
The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so
2023-05-18 12:23
'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' debuts Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival
Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford will swing into Cannes on Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival
2023-05-18 12:22
Loud explosions heard in Kyiv, debris causes building fire
Loud explosions have been heard in Kyiv and officials say falling debris caused a fire in a non-residential building
2023-05-18 11:59
Japan's leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were welcome
2023-05-18 11:53
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 23 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals
2023-05-18 11:23
Prince Harry and Meghan allege 'near catastrophic' paparazzi car chase in NY
Prince Harry and Meghan were involved in "near catastrophic car chase" involving a paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night, his spokesperson says.
2023-05-18 11:21
New Zealand budget plan offers modest financial relief ahead of election
Months before an election, New Zealand’s government is offering some modest financial relief to many people by making most prescription medicines free and increasing subsidies for childcare and public transportation
2023-05-18 11:17
Florida judge rejects attempt by Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend to throw out nondisclosure agreement
A Florida judge has sided with superstar golfer Tiger Woods in a legal dispute with his ex-girlfriend
2023-05-18 10:45