China Eastern Airlines just made the biggest C919 order ever, for 100 planes
China Eastern Airlines said on Thursday it will buy another 100 C919 airplanes in a deal worth $10 billion at list prices, in what would be the largest ever order for the jet made by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC).
2023-09-29 11:17
Iranian vessels shined laser at US attack helicopter over Persian Gulf in unsafe manner, US Navy says
Iranian vessels shined a laser at a US attack helicopter in international airspace over the Persian Gulf on Wednesday in what the US Navy is calling an "unsafe and unprofessional manner."
2023-09-29 10:28
Millions of Chinese tourists are going on holiday again. Many of them are headed for Thailand
Thailand's golden beaches, shopping districts and ornate temples are filling with tourists once again and Chinese vacationers are getting an especially VIP welcome under a new visa-free scheme.
2023-09-29 10:23
Senior West Wing staff learning to do tasks typically done by junior aides as White House braces for shutdown
The White House is continuing to brace for a possible government shutdown this weekend, including making preparations for many junior personnel being furloughed starting on October 1.
2023-09-29 09:51
Menendez plans Puerto Rico donor retreat amid Democratic fears over his reelection plans
He may be facing bribery charges and calls for his resignation from more than half of his Senate Democratic colleagues. But donors can still hit the links and dine with Sen. Bob Menendez at a luxurious beachside hotel -- for a price.
2023-09-29 09:50
DeSantis supports 15-week federal abortion ban for first time in second GOP debate
Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday successfully pinned down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the first time on whether he would support a 15-week federal abortion ban.
2023-09-29 09:27
Husband of owner of drug-filled Bronx day care where 1-year-old died appears in federal court
The husband of the owner and operator of the Bronx day care where a 1-year-child died of suspected fentanyl exposure appeared in California federal court to face charges, two days after authorities captured him in Mexico, officials announced.
2023-09-29 07:53
Chinese artists boycott big social media platform over AI-generated images
Artists across China are boycotting one of the country's biggest social media platforms over complaints about its AI image generation tool.
2023-09-29 06:23
Donald Trump tells judge he will not try to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court
Former President Donald Trump will not attempt to move the criminal charges brought against him by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to federal court, his lawyers revealed in a court filing Thursday.
2023-09-29 06:19
Daniel Radcliffe and other 'Harry Potter' stars remember the 'magnificent' Michael Gambon
Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original "Harry Potter" film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82.
2023-09-29 06:16
Biden announces library in honor of longtime friend John McCain in Arizona
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the construction of an Arizona library in honor of his longtime friend, the late Republican Sen. John McCain.
2023-09-29 04:26
Police dispatched to Britney Spears' home over video showing singer dancing with knives
Sheriff's deputies were called to the southern California home of Britney Spears on Wednesday to conduct a wellness check after the singer posted a video on social media depicting her dancing with knives.
2023-09-29 04:21