US budget fight could create opening for China in the Pacific
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON A 45-day stopgap measure passed by the U.S. Congress to avert a government shutdown
2023-10-05 12:24
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don't like organized religion
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none
2023-10-05 12:20
In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church
In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated
2023-10-05 12:16
Rudy Giuliani sues Joe Biden for calling him a 'Russian pawn'
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against President Joe Biden for calling him a "Russian pawn" during a presidential debate nearly three years ago.
2023-10-05 11:23
Ukraine war: US gives 1.1 million rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Kyiv
The US military says the rounds were confiscated from a ship taking arms to Yemeni rebels last year.
2023-10-05 11:22
Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal
Two Philippine supply boats have breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States
2023-10-05 11:19
Fukushima nuclear plant starts 2nd release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea
Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant says it has begun releasing a second batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea after the first round of discharges ended smoothly
2023-10-05 11:18
Trump urges New York judge to dismiss hush money charges
Former President Donald Trump urged a New York judge to dismiss criminal charges relating to hush money payments in sweeping arguments that included claims Trump was indicted to interfere in his 2024 presidential campaign.
2023-10-05 11:17
Dianne Feinstein lying in state at San Francisco City Hall
Californians are paying their respects to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday, as the political titan lies in state at San Francisco City Hall.
2023-10-05 10:59
Sri Lanka Cuts Policy Rate to Revive Growth as Inflation Cools
Sri Lanka cut its benchmark rate for a third time this year to help revive economic growth and
2023-10-05 10:53
Seattle to pay nearly $2M in man's death after medics delayed entering his residence, attorney says
The city of Seattle has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to the family of a man who died after medics waited to enter his home because his apartment was marked with an outdated "caution note," according to the family's attorney.
2023-10-05 10:28
King Charles III's image to appear on Australian coins this year
An image of King Charles III will soon appear on Australian coins, more than a year after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II
2023-10-05 09:54