South Africa under more scrutiny over Russian ship as ruling ANC says it would 'welcome' Putin
The South African government has come under growing pressure after it declined to release cargo documents relating to the visit by a Russian ship that the United States alleges collected a consignment of weapons for Moscow
2023-05-25 03:51
Catholic clergy abuse report could prompt lawsuits, changes to Illinois law
Illinois’ attorney general ended a five-year investigation into sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in the state Tuesday, releasing a nearly 700-page report that revealed the problem was far worse than the church had said in 2018 at the start of the state’s review
2023-05-25 03:48
Prosecutor: Fatal shooting of Grammy winner by police 'reasonably necessary'
A Tennessee prosecutor says the fatal shooting of a Grammy-winning sound engineer by police earlier this year was “reasonably necessary."
2023-05-25 03:45
'Six pack is gone now': Halle Bailey says 'Little Mermaid' role was physically and mentally challenging
'Looking back, I'm really proud of myself, but it was like it was blood, sweat, and tears,' said Halle Bailey
2023-05-25 03:29
US remains in 'heightened threat environment' with recent racist and ethnically motivated attacks, DHS says
The US remains in a "heightened threat environment" for terrorism driven by a series of racially and ethnically motivated attacks or plots in recent months, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday in a public advisory.
2023-05-25 03:26
On 1st anniversary of Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Biden will push for more gun control
As families and loved ones mourn the unimaginable loss of 19 children and two teachers shot dead last year in Uvalde, Texas, President Joe Biden will speak Wednesday about the epidemic of gun violence that has become the No. 1 killer of kids in America
2023-05-25 03:22
What's on DeSantis' agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has cemented himself as a conservative standard-bearer in the lead-up to his 2024 presidential announcement
2023-05-25 03:21
Saudi Arabia and Canada restore diplomatic relations, ending 2018 rift
Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations with Canada on Wednesday, the country's foreign ministry said in a statement, ending a five-year rift over Riyadh's jailing of activists that damaged trade and relations with both countries.
2023-05-25 03:18
Super Typhoon Mawar clobbers Guam with fierce winds, rains
A Category 4 typhoon hit Guam on Wednesday, packing winds of up to 140 miles per hour (225
2023-05-25 02:59
Stock market today: Worries about a possible U.S. default and inflation weigh on Wall Street
Stocks kept falling on Wall Street under the weight of concerns about the U.S. creeping closer to a default on its debt while inflation keeps squeezing the economy
2023-05-25 02:58
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis files to run for president in 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose clashes with Disney and aggressive pursuit of conservative victories has made him a leading Republican Party figure, has filed to run for president in 2024.
2023-05-25 02:55
In Panama, legal rights given to sea turtles, boosting the 'rights of nature' movement
Sea turtles in Panama now have the legal right to live and have free passage in a healthy environment, a change that represents a different way of thinking about how to protect wildlife
2023-05-25 02:54