War crime charges filed against Russian soldiers accused of torturing an American in Ukraine

Attorney General Merrick Garland says in announcing a war crimes case against four Russians accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine that U.S. authorities “will never stop working to bring those responsible to justice.”

2023 is now the warmest year in recorded history, scientists say

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), 2023 has broken six monthly and two seasonal heat records.

4 more BTS members to begin mandatory South Korean military service

In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve about 18-21 months in the military under a conscription system established to maintain readiness against potential aggressions from rival North Korea.

US announces visa bans to Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians

In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Scottsdale family helps make baseball more accessible in the Dominican Republic, and in Arizona too

A Scottsdale family started a baseball charity in 2020. They’ve been collecting gloves, balls and bats for kids in need in the Dominican Republic. They quickly realized that the same need existed in Arizona communities.

Air Force identifies 8 US crew members lost in Osprey crash in Japan

The service members ranged in ages from 24 to 36 years old and came from eight states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Utah.

Former US ambassador accused of secretly spying for Cuba for decades

Manuel Rocha's alleged crimes were portrayed by prosecutors as one of the most brazen and long-running betrayals in the history of the U.S. foreign service.

Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity

The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.

China and India lead the world's increase of carbon dioxide emissions this year

A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.

World's largest iceberg, 3 times the size of LA, moving after being grounded for nearly 40 years

Currently, A23a has exited the Weddell Sea and is now heading into the open ocean. It is currently passing the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, driven by winds and currents.