Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries under investigation over sexual exploitation allegations
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has initiated a probe into its former CEO, Mike Jeffries, following allegations of sexual exploitation outlined in a BBC News report.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has initiated a probe into its former CEO, Mike Jeffries, following allegations of sexual exploitation outlined in a BBC News report.
Tropical Storm Philippe brings heavy rain, flash flooding to portions of Windward, Leeward islands
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could eventually pass near or just east of Bermuda.
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could eventually pass near or just east of Bermuda.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda and will continue to strengthen
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Biden says there's 'not much time' to keep aid rolling to Ukraine and warns Congress to 'stop the games'
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
By omitting more Ukraine aid from the funding plan to keep the government running, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy closed the door on a Senate package that would have funneled $6 billion to Ukraine.
Simone Biles shines as US dominates world gymnastics championships in Belgium
Simone Biles led a dominant performance by the U.S. women at the world gymnastics championships, posting an all-around total of 58.865 to lead qualifying through two subdivisions Sunday.
Simone Biles led a dominant performance by the U.S. women at the world gymnastics championships, posting an all-around total of 58.865 to lead qualifying through two subdivisions Sunday.
Nightclub fire kills at least 13, injures several others in Spain
A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.
A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.
Workers uncover 8 mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding gas network in Peru
The mummified bodies were in a seated position, wrapped in cotton cloth and tied with braided ropes made out of Liana.
The mummified bodies were in a seated position, wrapped in cotton cloth and tied with braided ropes made out of Liana.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
North Korea wants to expand nuclear weapons production citing 'new Cold War' with US
State media say Kim made the comments during a two-day session of the North’s rubber-stamp parliament which amended the constitution to include his policy of expanding the country’s military nuclear program.
State media say Kim made the comments during a two-day session of the North’s rubber-stamp parliament which amended the constitution to include his policy of expanding the country’s military nuclear program.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Iraq's prime minister visits victims of wedding fire that killed 100 people
About 250 guests tried to escape the wedding hall after the ceiling panels above a pyrotechnic machine burst into flames.
About 250 guests tried to escape the wedding hall after the ceiling panels above a pyrotechnic machine burst into flames.