British royal Katharine, Duchess of Kent, dead at 92
The Duchess of Kent was married to the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, Prince Edward, for 64 years. She was the oldest living member of the royal family following Elizabeth's death.
Feds intercept 1,300 barrels of meth precursor chemicals shipped from China to Mexico
Federal officials made a high-seas interception of hundreds of thousands of pounds of two different precursor chemicals that are used to make methamphetamine, a shipment they say came from China and was destined for the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico.
Giorgio Armani, fashion icon, dies at 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned his style and vision into a multibillion-dollar company, has died. He was 91.
World Cup tickets will have dynamic pricing: How to register
Sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, with no person being able to purchase more than 40 for the totality of the tournament.
300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say
Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.
Russian man identified as victim in suspected Burning Man homicide
The victim was identified as Vadim Kruglov of Russia, according to the Nevada Bureau of Land Management.
Rubio promises more strikes on Venezuelan cartels: ‘We’re not going to sit back anymore’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended President Donald Trump’s strike on a drug cartel-operated vessel off of Venezuela.
Lisbon funicular crash kills 15; cause under investigation
A historic Lisbon streetcar, the Elevador da Glória, derailed on Wednesday evening, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others.
Experts unveil 'miraculous' Egyptian artifact hidden away for over a century
A museum curator is hailing the woolen artifact's survival from over 2,000 years ago.
Which nations have won the FIFA World Cup, and which country has the most wins?
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international soccer, but its list of champions is a very exclusive club. Since the first tournament in 1930, only eight countries have managed to lift the coveted trophy.
China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
Foreign travelers soon to pay 'visa integrity fee' to visit the US costing $250
The Trump administration introduced the $250 visa integrity fee ahead of America250 events, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup as international visitor numbers decline.
Polish CEO apologizes after hat-snatching moment goes viral at US Open
Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek apologized after a viral video showed him taking a tennis player’s hat from a child at the U.S. Open. The incident triggered online outrage and confusion involving another businessman with a similar company name.
Trump says US struck drug-laden vessel departing Venezuela in Caribbean
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-laden vessel that had departed from Venezuela.
Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
That morning cup of coffee could be the key to a happier day, new study suggests
A recent study found that your morning cup of coffee really does make you happier – even if you're not a caffeine addict.
Graham Greene, Oscar-nominated actor from 'Dances with Wolves,' dies at 73: Reports
Graham Greene, the Oscar-nominated actor from "Dances with Wolves," has died at 73.
Foreign tourism expected to remain down across US
A decline in foreign visitors traveling to the United States has stretched well into the summer.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.


















