As the world's diplomacy roils a few feet away, a little UN oasis offers a riverside pocket of peace
Inside, those who administer the world look for peace
2023-09-24 00:23
Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday after personnel were redirected earlier this week to assist with a surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border.
2023-09-23 23:59
A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 15 people, authorities say
An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne
2023-09-23 23:48
A Texas teen was suspended for weeks over his loc hairstyle. Now, his family is suing the governor
A Black high school student who was suspended over his loc hairstyle and his mother have sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's attorney general for allegedly failing to enforce the state's CROWN Act, a law that protects against hair discrimination.
2023-09-23 23:25
Her son was an accused cult leader. She says he was a victim, too.
"Now the family tree goes like this," the man on the tape extolled confidently. "John John and...Trump are cousins. And Trump's uncle is JFK Sr., and Joe Kennedy, who is also not dead.... And Trump's father is General George Patton, and his brother is Mussolini..."
2023-09-23 22:28
Does the US prosecute more Republicans or Democrats? Here's some data
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted for the second time in 10 years on bribery and corruption charges. Here's a look at active and recent federal cases against federal lawmakers and governors.
2023-09-23 21:57
A Nebraska mother who provided an illegal abortion for her daughter and helped dispose of the fetus gets 2 years in prison, report says
A Nebraska mother who was accused of helping her 17-year-old daughter have an illegal abortion and disposing of the fetus was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday, the Norfolk Daily News reported.
2023-09-23 21:56
Landslide causes motorway to collapse in Sweden
A large chunk of a motorway in southwest Sweden collapsed overnight, causing three people to be taken to hospital with light injuries, police said on Saturday.
2023-09-23 21:53
Trudeau pledges Canada's support for Ukraine and punishment for Russia
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced several support measures for Ukraine including military, economic and humanitarian assistance
2023-09-23 21:46
Ukraine targets key Crimean city a day after striking Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Russia says Ukraine has launched another missile attack on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, a day after an attack on the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet left a serviceman missing and the main building smoldering
2023-09-23 19:57
Russell Brand makes first public comments since sexual assault allegations
Russell Brand has made his first public comments since being accused of rape and sexual assault, thanking followers for "questioning the information they have been presented with" while not addressing the claims.
2023-09-23 19:51
Latest wave of migrants at US-Mexico border puts Biden under renewed pressure
A new surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border has placed immense pressure on federal resources and tested President Joe Biden's border policies only months after going into place, prompting fresh criticism from Republicans and concern within the administration over a politically delicate issue.
2023-09-23 19:25