Joran van der Sloot, who is accused of extorting and defrauding Natalee Holloway's mom, faces Friday arraignment in federal court

Joran van der Sloot will be asked Friday to enter a plea in US federal court where he is accused of extorting tens of thousands of dollars from the mother of Natalee Holloway, whose disappearance while on a trip celebrating her high school graduation in 2005 became an international mystery.

2023-06-09 12:15

Pence announces presidential run: 'Different times call for different leadership'

Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he's running for president on Wednesday, setting up a battle for the Republican nomination with his former boss, Donald Trump.

2023-06-08 01:48

'We want her back,' husband of US journalist detained in Russia appeals for her immediate release

The husband of a Russian-American journalist working for a U.S. government-funded media company who is detained in Russia has called for her speedy release

2023-11-11 19:45

Populist, pro-Russia ex-premier leads leftist party to win in Slovakia's parliamentary elections

A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to almost complete results

2023-10-01 13:26

US FDA ends ban on blood donations from gay men

Restrictions on blood donations have been in place in many countries since the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis.

2023-05-12 03:22

Rhode Island seeks federal funds to fix iconic Newport Cliff Walk

Rhode Island is pushing for federal help to pay some of the nearly $14 million it will take to repair Newport’s damaged Cliff Walk, one of New England's most popular attractions

2023-06-15 00:47

'No good options': Sudan's warring sides have committed 'extensive war crimes,' Amnesty says

Amnesty International has accused Sudan’s warring factions of committing “extensive war crimes” including mass killing of civilians and rape and sexual slavery of women in their monthslong fighting to control the eastern African nation

2023-08-03 08:26

UN agency for Palestinian refugees raises just $107 million of $300 million needed to help millions

Donors at a pledging conference provided just $107 million in new funds for the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees despite a dire warning from the U_N_ chief that it “is on the verge of financial collapse.”

2023-06-03 12:49

At least 18 Venezuelan and Haitian migrants killed in Mexico bus crash

A bus crash in the Mexican state of Oaxaca killed 18 people on Friday, according to local authorities, who say most of the passengers were migrants.

2023-10-07 04:21

Joe Rogan was once offered to star in Hollywood film alongside Michael Jai White: 'He wasn’t crazy about doing movies'

Michael Jai White approached Joe Rogan with a role in his film 'Blood and Bone' after the two met through the MMA teacher, Eddie Bravo

2023-07-24 14:29

Who is Scott Brown's wife? Ex-US senator claims he threatened to 'kick the s**t' out of Joe Biden for getting 'handsy' with Gail Huff

Scott Brown opened up about the alleged inappropriate moment between his wife, Gail Huff, and Joe Biden on Tom Shattuck's 'Burn Barrel' podcast

2023-08-13 18:56

Chris Curtis backs Sean Strickland's claim that Andrew Tate is 'scared', tells men not to fall for Top G’s 'bulls**t'

Sean Strickland said, 'If you meet a girl and she doesn't want to be with you, well you're driving a Hyundai Accent she ain't the one dude'

2023-09-27 17:51