North Carolina legislature passes ban on transgender athletes from girls' sports teams

The Republican-controlled North Carolina state House gave final approval to a bill Thursday that would ban transgender girls and women from competing on middle school, high school and college sports teams that align with their gender identity.

2023-06-23 08:56

Filipino diver with a knife helps remove floating barrier installed by China in South China Sea

A floating barrier installed by China to prevent Filipino boats from fishing in a disputed area of the South China Sea has been removed, Philippine authorities said Monday, the latest flashpoint between Manila and Beijing over their competing maritime claims.

2023-09-26 13:46

Brian Laundrie’s mom vowed to help him ‘dispose of body’ in letter before his trip with Gabby Petito

The letter sparked fury from Petito's parents, who insist it is evidence Roberta Laundrie plotted with her son to cover up their daughter's murder

2023-05-25 20:48

Congressional Democrats press Biden to use 'every possible tool' to combat gun violence

More than 60 Senate and House Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden to leverage "the full power of the executive branch" to combat gun violence in a new letter calling for a number of immediate actions to make the process of purchasing firearms safer and hold firearms dealers accountable.

2023-09-12 20:21

Food Inflation Is Still High Around the World

Domestic food price inflation remains high, with people in Venezuela, Lebanon, Argentina, Turkey and Egypt particularly hard-hit, according

2023-11-01 16:58

Prosecutor asks Indiana State Police to investigate dog deaths in uncooled rear of truck

Prosecutors have asked Indiana State Police to investigate the recent deaths of at least eight dogs from heat-related injuries while being transported in an uncooled box truck

2023-09-01 08:30

House of Representatives to open Biden impeachment inquiry, Kevin McCarthy says

Senior Republican Kevin McCarthy says the inquiry will investigate allegations of abuse of power.

2023-09-13 00:50

Who is Dr Betsy Grunch? Internet defends 'badass' neurosurgeon as troll slams her TikTok dance videos

Dr Betsy Grunch is committed to offering the best care and most advanced surgical procedures for spine and brain surgery

2023-08-13 18:15

Polish nationalists hold Independence Day march in Warsaw after voters reject their worldview

Thousands of people have marched through Warsaw in an event organized by nationalist groups as Poland celebrates its Independence Day holiday

2023-11-12 00:24

Dozens injured in a protest by asylum-seekers outside Eritrean Embassy in Israel

Violent protests have erupted between hundreds of Eritrean asylum seekers and Israeli police in Tel Aviv during a protest against an event organized by the Eritrea Embassy

2023-09-02 19:24

Reno casino expansion plan includes new arena that could be University of Nevada basketball home

The University of Nevada’s basketball team could have a new off-campus home by 2026 under an ambitious 10-year expansion plan that Reno’s largest hotel-casino has in the works

2023-09-28 04:17

Shutdown Deadline, Biden-Xi and Inflation: Your Sunday US Briefing

Hello, from Washington. This week, the world’s two most powerful leaders are set to meet on the sidelines

2023-11-13 02:16