Boston debuts a digital pop-up libraries pilot program at 20 bus stops
Boston is making reading on-the-go more accessible through a pilot program that will allow riders to access digital content from audiobooks to newspapers at some bus stops across the city -- no library card required.
2023-05-21 14:28
A missing Texas woman has been found dead and a man is in custody on suspicion of murder, police say
A 20-year-old woman who had been missing for more than a week in western Texas was found dead Saturday, and a man has been arrested in connection with her killing, police said.
2023-05-21 13:30
An engaged North Carolina couple is planning their dream wedding after fiancé wins $150,000 lottery prize
One couple's dream wedding will become reality after a North Carolina man won the first top prize of $150,000 in a newly launched scratch-off game -- the first time the top prize had been claimed since the game launched earlier this month.
2023-05-21 13:21
UK’s Bond Bears Hunker Down Before Big Week for Economic Data
UK bond bears are going into a week of key economic data undaunted. Swaps trading suggests any respite
2023-05-21 13:20
Polls open in Greece's first election since international bailout spending controls ended
Polls have opened in Greece’s parliamentary election, the first since the country’s economy ceased to be subject to strict supervision and control by international lenders who had provided bailout funds during its nearly decade-long financial crisis
2023-05-21 13:19
Analysis-Vodafone's new CEO faces tough calls to reconnect with investors
By Kate Holton and Paul Sandle LONDON When Vodafone named Margherita Della Valle as CEO last month, investors
2023-05-21 13:17
Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says
US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.
2023-05-21 12:56
At least nine killed in El Salvador stadium stampede
The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador.
2023-05-21 12:53
Mexico prosecutors withdraw case against woman sentenced to prison for killing man raping her
Mexican prosecutors say they are dropping a case against a woman who was sentenced to six years in prison for killing a man as he raped and attacked her
2023-05-21 12:52
Floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one of Italy's gastronomic heartlands
When the rain started falling in the north Italian region of Emilia Romagna last week -- one of the premier gastronomic destinations in a country famous for its food -- farmer Andrea Betti feared the worst.
2023-05-21 12:48
G7 stiffens resolve to thwart Russia, gives Zelenskiy chance to win over fence sitters
By Andreas Rinke and Trevor Hunnicutt HIROSHIMA, Japan The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signalled to Russia
2023-05-21 12:24
New York City has a right to shelter, but will it establish a right to sleep outside?
Democratic leaders in major U.S. cities are finding themselves politically squeezed when it comes to addressing homelessness
2023-05-21 12:24