
Arrest made in connection with July block party mass shooting in Baltimore, officials say
Authorities in Baltimore have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a July mass shooting that killed two and injured 28 people, according to a news release from the city.
2023-08-18 14:49

Belfast: All-Ireland funding sought for new Lagan bridge
A proposed foot and cycle bridge over the River Lagan would link Sailortown to the Titanic Quarter.
2023-08-18 13:48

Hurricane Hilary expected to strengthen to Category 4 before dumping rain over Southern California and Southwest this weekend
Hurricane Hilary is expected to intensify into a lashing Category 4 storm as it advances toward Mexico's Baja Peninsula on Friday and threatens to bring rain and flooding to parts of the Southwest US as it weakens over the weekend.
2023-08-18 13:28

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

Limited-edition 2025 Mustang GTD: 800+ horsepower and a $300,000 sticker
Ford Motor is joining rival General Motors in the U.S. supercar ranks with the launch of the 2025
2023-08-18 08:57

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