As Biden preps for Asian allies summit, Chinese tensions loom large
The Camp David invitation President Joe Biden extended to his Japanese and South Korean counterparts this week -- the first summit held at the legendary presidential retreat since 2015 -- was a significant show of camaraderie for two increasingly essential US allies.
2023-08-18 12:18
FBI working with sheriff's office after threats to Fulton County officials
The FBI is aware that some Fulton County officials have received threats of violence, the bureau's Atlanta office said in a statement Thursday.
2023-08-18 11:49
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:30
Vikings rumors: Key rookie avoids disaster injury scare
Vikings rookie Mekhi Blackmon exited Thursday's practice with a concerning injury but there was good news on the other side.The Vikings have huge expectations for two of their 2023 NFL Draft selections and both of them faced injury scares this week.Wide receiver Jordan Addison suffered ...
2023-08-18 09:54
Evergrande: China property giant files for bankruptcy in US
The move comes as fears grow over problems in the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-18 09:22
Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday's election.
2023-08-18 09:16
Kirby: No signs North Korea is using Travis King as propaganda or bargaining chip but would 'not be out of character'
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Thursday that it "would not be out of character" for North Korea to use US soldier Travis King as a propaganda tool or bargaining chip.
2023-08-18 08:25
Omagh bomb: Irish government accused of disrespect over inquiry
An Irish government minister said there was no new evidence to merit a public inquiry in the Republic.
2023-08-18 07:29
Dalvin Cook admits Vikings fans’ nightmare: He wanted to play with Rodgers
Dalvin Cook put the Vikings fanbase on notice when he said the unthinkable: He joined the Jets to play with Aaron Rodgers.The Minnesota Vikings labeled Dalvin Cook as a cap casualty earlier this offseason, and now, Vikings fans may be labeling him as a traitor..Cook's refusal to restruc...
2023-08-18 06:58
Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada
Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.
2023-08-18 06:26
Mistrial declared in case of White father and son charged with attempted murder of Black FedEx driver
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the case of a White father and son charged with attempted murder of a Black FedEx driver who said he was chased and shot at while delivering packages in Brookhaven, Mississippi, last year.
2023-08-18 05:23
Woman who mailed ricin to Trump in 2020 jailed for 22 years
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON A woman was sentenced to about 22 years in prison on Thursday for sending
2023-08-18 05:23