Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
2023-07-02 06:17
Pope names Argentine bishop, author of kissing book, to top Vatican post
By Philip Pullella Pope Francis has named an Argentine theologian and prolific author who decades ago wrote a
2023-07-01 22:21
Shocking cases of domestic violence are leading young Chinese to question marriage
A series of high-profile domestic violence cases in China, including a killing carried out in broad daylight that was captured on video and circulated widely on social media, has sparked outrage -- and reignited a debate among young people about the pitfalls of marriage.
2023-07-01 10:49
Two dead in Moldova airport shooting and gunman detained
Two people were killed at Moldova's main international airport on Friday when a "foreign citizen" who was not allowed to enter the country opened fire, according to the country's Interior Ministry.
2023-07-01 10:18
National Archives concludes review of JFK assassination documents with 99% made public
The National Archives has concluded its review of the classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, with 99% of the records having been made publicly available, the White House said Friday.
2023-07-01 09:50
Policy 713: LGBT school policy change causes political turmoil in Canada
In New Brunswick, changes to a pronoun policy for students threaten the premier's political future.
2023-07-01 08:18
How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
2023-07-01 06:54
Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
2023-07-01 06:50
Colorado web designer told Supreme Court a man sought her services for his same-sex wedding. He says he didn't -- and he's straight
The Colorado web designer who wanted to refuse LGBTQ customers and just won her case at the Supreme Court had claimed in court filings that a man inquired about her services for his same-sex wedding.
2023-07-01 06:19
Supreme Court to decide whether Second Amendment protects gun owners subject to domestic violence restraining orders
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a federal law that bars an individual subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a firearm, adding a major Second Amendment case to next term's docket.
2023-07-01 00:51
Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections
The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.
2023-06-30 22:23
Smoke and heat warnings affect more than 170m in US
Scorching temperatures are expected in the US west as the East Coast grapples with wildfire smoke.
2023-06-30 21:48