Russia's 'August curse' sees war come home
In years past, the month of August was often greeted in Russia with a degree of caution, even alarm. Russians spoke in whispered tones of their "August curse" to explain the unusually high number of deadly accidents, terrorist attacks, or outbreaks of war.
2023-08-12 12:53
Legal experts question judge's order telling Southwest lawyers to get religious-liberty training
A judge's order requiring “religious-liberty training” by a conservative Christian group is stirring debate among legal scholars
2023-08-12 12:27
Takeaways from Judge Chutkan's contentious first hearing in the Trump 2020 election case
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan wasted little time taking charge of the historic case by special counsel Jack Smith against former President Donald Trump, using a hearing Friday to make clear she doesn't want a political carnival.
2023-08-12 12:18
Storms, Armyworms and Biden's Faux Pas: Saturday Asia Briefing
It was a week to forget in China, starting with data showing the worst export decline since February
2023-08-12 12:18
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia's 'corrupt' elite for bringing Putin to power
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Friday took aim at Russia's "corrupt" elite that placed President Vladimir Putin in power.
2023-08-12 11:55
Fourteen days across the Atlantic, perched on a ship’s rudder
Four Nigerian stowaways set out for Europe on a tanker rudder. Two weeks later they were in Brazil.
2023-08-12 10:45
What happened to John Hetlinger? 'AGT' fans mourn death of 'legendary' heavy metal singer at 89
Fans of 'America's Got Talent' are in shock after learning that 2016 participant, who stunned viewers and judges alike, passed away recently
2023-08-12 10:17
Hawaii fires deadliest natural disaster in state history
The death toll rose again on Friday making these fires Hawaii's deadliest natural disaster.
2023-08-12 09:57
Internet trolls 'RHONJ' star Teresa Giudice for flaunting 'materialistic' anniversary gift
'RHONJ' star Teresa Giudice gets special gift from her husband Luis Ruelas on their first anniversary
2023-08-12 09:57
The new twist in Hunter Biden's case is a huge political headache for his father
A sudden new twist in the investigation into Hunter Biden means his legal tribulations will likely stretch on for months, creating an unwelcome new drag on his father's White House and reelection bid.
2023-08-12 09:54
Italy gets back 266 antiquities from New York seizures after collector approaches Houston museum
Italy is celebrating the return of 266 antiquities that were looted and sold to museums and private collectors in the United States
2023-08-12 09:25
Smoke rushed in, then they ran. How local Maui residents faced the fire that killed their neighbors and leveled their town
The day began windier than usual in Lahaina, a Hawaiian sunrise painting the sky enchanting colors, a powerful breeze carrying the salty scent of the North Pacific Ocean inland.
2023-08-12 09:16