Man charged after six found dead in US house fire
A 13-year-old survivor identifies the suspect, who was arrested close to the scene in South Carolina.
2023-07-04 09:58
US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:16
Nathan Law: Hong Kong activist in UK fears for safety over bounty
Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest.
2023-07-04 05:54
Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students
Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.
2023-07-04 03:20
Fourth of July: Air travel chaos resumes ahead of Independence Day
Extreme weather and storm threats pose continued challenge as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.
2023-07-03 22:58
Baltimore shooting: Police hunt for suspects after dozens shot at block party
Gunfire erupted at a large block party in the city, leaving two dead and 28 others injured.
2023-07-03 21:25
States have been on a tax-cutting spree, but revenues are now weakening
Fueled by surging revenues, states have been slashing taxes for individuals and businesses for the past three years.
2023-07-03 19:19
India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
2023-07-02 07:56
Woman's leg amputated after becoming trapped in Thai airport moving walkway
A 57-year-old Thai woman had to have her leg amputated after she got caught up in a moving walkway at an international airport in Bangkok on Thursday in a freak accident that has yet to be fully explained by authorities.
2023-07-01 14:18
Moving vans become a last resort in summer travel chaos
Some people ended up driving miles in moving vans after all other travel options fell through.
2023-07-01 10:28
Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
2023-07-01 07:51
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