David Grann and Siddhartha Mukherjee are among contenders for a prestigious nonfiction prize

Books about the perilous state of our world, our food and our relationship with technology are in the running for Britain’s leading nonfiction book award, the Baillie Gifford Prize

2023-09-06 16:58

German cleared of 'bathtub murder' after 13 years in jail

A German court on Friday exonerated a former custodian who had spent more than 13 years in prison for the suspected murder of an elderly...

2023-07-07 19:53

A bus driver and passenger opened fire on each other on a moving Charlotte transit bus, leaving both injured

A bus driver and passenger were both injured when they shot at each other in a dramatic incident on a moving Charlotte transit bus this month, transit authorities said.

2023-05-29 02:57

What can't actors do during SAG-AFTRA strike? Full list of guidelines stars must follow

SAG-AFTRA published a detailed guideline for the participating actors regarding what they can’t and can do

2023-07-18 16:21

Trump ally Kerik will meet with special counsel 'in about a week,' attorney tells CNN

Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik will meet with special counsel Jack Smith in the coming days to discuss efforts taken by former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to investigate potential election fraud in the wake of the 2020 election, Kerik's attorney said Sunday.

2023-07-31 07:46

Debt ceiling deal heads to US Senate for approval

The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.

2023-06-02 01:18

Keeping up pressure, China sends warships and fighter jets near Taiwan during Yellen's Beijing visit

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says China has sent 13 aircraft and 6 vessels to airspace and waters around Taiwan as of early Saturday

2023-07-08 12:16

Petro Says Colombia Must Respond to High Rates With Tariffs

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged commercial banks to cut interest rates on loans and added that central bank

2023-05-13 10:22

Forecast calls for 108? Phoenix will take it, as record-breaking heat expected to end

A hellish and historic 31-day run of temperatures cracking 110 degrees (43 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix appears headed for a welcome end as monsoon rains move through the region from Mexico

2023-08-01 02:29

‘That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women

That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the rapes of two women two decades ago

2023-09-08 02:48

Japan earmarks $107 billion for developing hydrogen energy to cut emissions, stabilize supplies

Japan’s government has adopted a revision to the country’s plans to use more hydrogen as fuel

2023-06-06 15:16

Caesars Palace - live: SWAT standoff with ‘armed hostage-taker’ throwing items from Las Vegas hotel window

A man has barricaded himself inside the famous Caesars Palace hotel and casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, claiming he is armed. Vegas police said the man pulled a woman into his room “by force” and that she remains inside. “She is still in the room at this time,” a police spokesman said on Tuesday during a press update. “The female has been heard from and is still OK.” The officer added that no shots have been fired and no weapons have been seen. SWAT teams and crisis negotiators are on site. A bystander told The Independent a broken window could be seen on the outside of the building, and someone inside was throwing objects out. Read More Armed man barricades himself in room at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as SWAT teams descend

2023-07-12 04:59