Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
2023-10-11 22:17
Republicans must overcome deep splits to choose a speaker as Israel crisis exposes failure to govern
House Republicans must mend gaping splits in their conference if they are to succeed in picking a new speaker -- as dangerous global crises in Israel and Ukraine expose the steep cost of their malfunctioning majority.
2023-10-11 12:30
How unusual is it for the House to fail to pass a rule? A look at the recent history
Since 1995, the House has failed to pass a rule eight times, all during Republican-led House chambers -- until this year.
2023-09-22 04:29
Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high
A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.
2023-09-12 19:15
These five cities could be one natural disaster away from a catastrophic water crisis
Here are five cities or regions across the country that show signs of vulnerability under a rapidly warming planet -- from coastal flooding in New York to saltwater intrusion in California's groundwater.
2023-09-02 15:20
Credit card and car loan delinquencies pass pre-Covid levels as consumers get squeezed
More Americans are failing to make payments on their credit cards and auto loans, another sign of rising financial pressure on consumers.
2023-08-10 23:23
What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?
Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow.
2023-08-01 16:15
Bank failure: Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank closed by FDIC
Heartland Tri-State Bank of Elkhart, Kansas, failed on Friday, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation taking control.
2023-07-29 07:57
Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding
The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK.
2023-06-27 08:23
Watchdog report cites multiple failures in Buffalo's response to blizzard that killed 31 people
Government officials failed on multiple accounts during the 2022 Buffalo blizzard that left 31 people dead, according to a watchdog report published Friday that detailed a plethora of problems from poor communication to residents to outdated and inoperable equipment.
2023-06-03 09:22
A family uprooted in grief a year on from Uvalde
The Ramirez's life changed forever a year ago when a gunman shot and killed their daughter alongside 20 others.
2023-05-24 08:26
Turkish elections: Simple guide to Erdogan's fight to stay in power
Turkey's leader is favourite to win another five years as president, after taking a first-round lead.
2023-05-21 23:49