Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard's use of water cannon on its boat in disputed sea
The Philippine military has condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's “excessive and offensive” use of a water cannon against a Filipino supply boat to block it from delivering new troops, food, water and fuel to a Philippine-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea
2023-08-06 12:58
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannon at boats in South China Sea
Saturday's stand-off was near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the Philippines says.
2023-08-06 12:58
Machado hits a home run and a 2-run, go-ahead single to lift the Padres over the Dodgers 8-3
Manny Machado homered into the second deck in left field in the fourth inning and then hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seven-run eighth inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat NL West-leading Los Angeles 8-3 to snap a six-game losing streak to the Dodgers
2023-08-06 12:58
Oregon drivers are now allowed to pump their own fuel after the state lifted a ban dating back to 1951
All gas stations in Oregon can now allow customers to pump their own gas under a new law signed Friday, lifting a ban on self-service in the state dating back to 1951.
2023-08-06 12:57
Israeli patrolman killed in Tel Aviv shooting, Palestinian gunman also killed
An Israeli patrolman was shot and killed in Tel Aviv on Saturday night by a Palestinian gunman who was also shot and killed, Israeli authorities said.
2023-08-06 12:54
Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' as city marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing
Hiroshima officials are criticizing growing support for nuclear weapons as a deterent from uneasiness over Russia's war on Ukraine and tensions in the Koreas
2023-08-06 12:52
Loyd scores 32, Whitcomb hits key short and Storm defeat mercury 97-91 despite 28 by Taurasi
Jewell Loyd scored 17 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter and Sami Whitcomb hit a back-breaking 3-pointer with 27 seconds left to lift the Seattle Storm to a 97-91 win over the Phoenix Mercury
2023-08-06 12:45
Too hot for K-pop as South Korea scrambles to save scout jamboree
By Jack Kim SEOUL A K-pop music concert scheduled for Sunday at a World Scout Jamboree in South
2023-08-06 12:27
Netherlands beats South Africa 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup.
Netherlands has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 win over South Africa
2023-08-06 12:25
Rosenwald Schools helped educate Black students in segregated South. Could a national park follow?
In a small South Carolina town, a community is getting ready to show off a little-remembered part of the history of the segregated South
2023-08-06 12:24
Researcher names recently discovered 500-million-year-old sea worm after 'Dune' monster
A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area known for its fossils recently uncovered a never-before-discovered ancient sea worm -- and showed off her "nerdy" side while naming it.
2023-08-06 12:21
Two Israelis arrested after Palestinian man killed in West Bank
Two Israelis have been arrested for questioning and five others detained following the reported killing of a Palestinian man in the West Bank, Israel Police said in a statement Saturday.
2023-08-06 12:21