Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer federation chief starts hunger strike in church to defend him
The mother of the Spanish soccer federation president under fire for kissing a player during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony has started a hunger strike in a church in southern Spain in defense of her son
2023-08-29 01:20
‘Gran Turismo’ takes weekend box office crown over ‘Barbie’ after all
The box office results are in and Sony’s racing movie “Gran Turismo” won the weekend over “Barbie” after all
2023-08-29 00:56
Biden will visit Hanoi next month as he seeks to strengthen US-Vietnam relations
President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders
2023-08-29 00:49
UK air traffic control says it has fixed a technical problem that sparked delays and cancellations
Britain’s air traffic control system says it has fixed a “technical issue” that caused heavy delays and cancellations
2023-08-29 00:47
France's education minister bans long robes in classrooms worn mainly by Muslims
France’s education minister has announced a ban on long robes in classrooms starting with the new school year, saying the garments worn mainly by Muslims are testing secularism in the nation’s schools
2023-08-29 00:23
FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund
In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.
2023-08-29 00:19
Trump and 18 others charged in the Georgia election case are scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 6
Former President Donald Trump and the 18 people indicted along with him in Georgia are scheduled to be arraigned next week on charges they participated in a wide-ranging illegal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election
2023-08-28 23:51
Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
A new study says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies
2023-08-28 23:22
Study suggests global warming set to worsen snow shortages on Europe's ski slopes
A scientific study published Monday projects that over half of Europe’s ski resorts will face a severe lack of snow if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while nearly all would be by an increase of 4 degrees — presenting challenges for the tourism industry and policymakers, and threatening a cold reality for ski lovers
2023-08-28 23:20
2 injured when a fire rescue helicopter crashes in Pompano Beach, Florida
A Broward County, Florida, sheriff's fire rescue helicopter crashed Monday morning, sending two people to the hospital, local authorities said.
2023-08-28 22:45
A historic day for African basketball, with South Sudan, Cape Verde getting World Cup wins
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation, only gaining its independence 12 years ago
2023-08-28 21:23
A college sophomore was shot dead after trying to get into the wrong South Carolina home, police say
A University of South Carolina student was fatally shot early Saturday after he tried to enter the wrong home on his own street, the Columbia Police Department said -- the latest case in which someone in the US was shot after apparently approaching the wrong home.
2023-08-28 21:17