Venice 'not at risk' after all? UNESCO leaves city off its heritage in danger list
The Italian city of Venice and its lagoon were not listed on UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list during a meeting of the UN agency in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, according to Italy's culture ministry.
2023-09-16 13:17
Trump vows to appoint task force to review cases of those he claims were unjustly prosecuted by Biden administration
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he would appoint a task force to review the cases of people he claimed had been unjustly prosecuted related to their political beliefs by the Biden administration, should he win a second term in 2024.
2023-09-16 12:15
Florida GOP scraps planned loyalty oath in win for Trump over DeSantis in their shared home state
The Republican Party of Florida on Friday night scrapped plans to require presidential candidates to sign a loyalty oath, siding with former President Donald Trump over Gov. Ron DeSantis in a proxy war that tested the strength of the two rivals' support in their home state.
2023-09-16 11:25
Historical Ukrainian sites in Kyiv and Lviv added to UN danger list
St Sophia's Cathedral in Lviv is among the buildings the UN warns is at risk of destruction.
2023-09-16 11:18
Advanced DNA testing prompts officials to revise Maui fires death toll to 97, down from 115
The number of people who died in the massive wildfires that torched parts of Maui last month has been revised to 97, down from the previous count of 115, Hawaii governor said Friday.
2023-09-16 10:56
A Yankees pitcher was carted off the field and appeared bloody after being hit with a ball during a Pirates game
New York Yankees relief pitcher Anthony Misiewicz was carted off the field after getting hit by a comebacker in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday night.
2023-09-16 10:16
Tube Girl: Who is she and why is she dancing on trains
Sabrina Bahsoon - aka Tube Girl - talks about becoming TikTok's dancing queen and inspiring others.
2023-09-16 09:25
Brazilian butt-lifts: Why have one?
Brazilian butt-lifts are the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure, despite high risks.
2023-09-16 09:18
White House taking wait-and-see approach to rising gas prices, officials say
Senior White House aides huddled multiple times this week to discuss policy options to keep a lid on gasoline prices, officials told CNN, as prices continued rising steadily in recent weeks amid strong economic demand, refinery issues, extreme weather, and geopolitical tensions.
2023-09-16 07:58
South Carolina attorney general cites 'factual disputes' with Murdaugh jury tampering claims, asks defense to refile motion requesting a new trial
The South Carolina attorney general has asked an appeals court to order convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's defense team to correct and refile their motion requesting a new trial, while also noting an ongoing investigation has raised significant doubts about the disgraced attorney's claims of jury tampering.
2023-09-16 07:49
Tuohys 'vehemently deny' allegations by Michael Oher and say they will terminate conservatorship at any time
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who along with former NFL player Michael Oher were portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie "The Blind Side," say they "stand ready, willing and able to terminate the conservatorship [over Oher] by consent at any time," according to court documents filed Thursday in a Tennessee court.
2023-09-16 07:29
DeSantis leans into his military experience to set himself apart in crowded 2024 GOP field
Nick Iarossi, a lobbyist and longtime supporter of Gov. Ron DeSantis, approached the Florida Republican in July with a frank suggestion: Talk more about yourself.
2023-09-16 07:27