The Stories Behind 8 Famous Photos
From Elvis Presley wearing a velvet suit to meet Richard Nixon to the migrant mother who unwittingly became the face of the Great Depression, these are the true stories behind a few iconic photographs from history.
2023-10-18 00:23
White House says Biden's remark on photos of children was intended to 'underscore the utter depravity' of Hamas attack
President Joe Biden's graphic description of horrors in Israel was intended to "underscore the utter depravity" of the Hamas attack on civilians, the White House says, even if he hadn't personally viewed or confirmed the imagery he described.
2023-10-13 03:48
Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province
Hundreds are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit remote villages in western Afghanistan.
2023-10-08 23:18
Elijah McClain pleaded 'I can't breathe' before he died, trial hears
Opening statements begin in the first of three trials over the 2019 death of a black Colorado man.
2023-09-21 10:56
Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
2023-08-13 08:20
China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'
Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.
2023-08-12 07:53
Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
2023-08-10 07:55
India parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Modi's government
PM Narendra Modi's government won't lose the no-confidence vote as it has a clear majority in parliament.
2023-08-08 13:25
Photos show inside of Gilgo Beach killings' suspect home after the police search
In the continuing investigation of Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann, authorities have scoured his New York home, leaving a chaotic scene for his family to return to, according to Heuermann's wife and her attorney.
2023-08-02 03:21
Why Chinese students are taking graduation photos looking 'more dead than alive'
One photo shows the young woman sprawled facedown on the ground in a graduation gown, her tasseled cap discarded to the side. Others show her slumped over a chair, collapsed against a wall, and hanging listlessly over a staircase banister.
2023-06-24 07:53
Windrush 75: King praises 'marvellous' painting of Leeds WWII veteran
A portrait of Alford Gardner, 96, was painted to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush crossing.
2023-06-22 17:54
Three Britons missing after Egypt boat fire
Twelve other Britons were rescued after a fire on a boat which was on a cruise in the Egyptian Red Sea.
2023-06-11 22:22