FIFA suspends Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales amid conduct probe
FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened" against him.
FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened" against him.
NASA's most multinational space crew rockets to the ISS
A NASA astronaut was joined on the predawn liftoff from Kennedy Space Center by fliers from Denmark, Japan and Russia. They clasped one another's gloved hands upon reaching orbit.
A NASA astronaut was joined on the predawn liftoff from Kennedy Space Center by fliers from Denmark, Japan and Russia. They clasped one another's gloved hands upon reaching orbit.
India's lunar rover rolls onto the moon, days after spacecraft's historic touchdown
India's lunar rover continued its walk on the moon Friday after the historic touchdown near the moon's south pole earlier this week, possibly helping determine if there is oxygen and hydrogen on the moon.
India's lunar rover continued its walk on the moon Friday after the historic touchdown near the moon's south pole earlier this week, possibly helping determine if there is oxygen and hydrogen on the moon.
U.S. to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at Arizona air base
The U.S. will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, beginning at an Air National Guard base in October, the Pentagon said Thursday.
The U.S. will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, beginning at an Air National Guard base in October, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash viewed as Kremlin’s revenge
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
Heavy rain helps douse wildfires in Canada's British Columbia
Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border.
Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Mother of Army private in North Korea says her son ‘has so many reasons to come home’
Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King crossed into North Korea while on a tour of a Demilitarized Zone. King was supposed to be returned to the U.S. to face military discipline after serving time in a South Korean prison on assault charges.
Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King crossed into North Korea while on a tour of a Demilitarized Zone. King was supposed to be returned to the U.S. to face military discipline after serving time in a South Korean prison on assault charges.
Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard jet that crashed, Russian aviation agency says
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
SpaceX readies to launch international astronaut crew to space station on Friday
SpaceX and NASA plan to launch an astronaut crew to the International Space Station early Friday morning from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX and NASA plan to launch an astronaut crew to the International Space Station early Friday morning from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Rare fire whirl spotted amid devastating Canadian wildfire in British Columbia
During a destructive wildfire in Canada, a seldom-seen fire whirl was observed, and footage of this extraordinary event was made public.
During a destructive wildfire in Canada, a seldom-seen fire whirl was observed, and footage of this extraordinary event was made public.
India becomes fourth country to land on the moon, first near the south pole
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, with Kyiv saying it took out a key missile defense system
Ukraine claims it destroyed a key Russian missile defense system in the latest showing of drone attacks. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for Moscow.
Ukraine claims it destroyed a key Russian missile defense system in the latest showing of drone attacks. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for Moscow.
Maryland man admits to planning van attack at Dulles Airport; release possible in fall
Rondell Henry, 32, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty to attempting to perform an act of violence at an international airport, court records show.
Rondell Henry, 32, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty to attempting to perform an act of violence at an international airport, court records show.
Crews rescue 8 trapped in dangling cable car above canyon in Pakistan
Army commandos using helicopters and a makeshift chairlift rescued eight people from a broken cable car as it dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above a canyon in Pakistan.
Army commandos using helicopters and a makeshift chairlift rescued eight people from a broken cable car as it dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above a canyon in Pakistan.
2003 Northeast Blackout: A look back at the historic power outage
The 2003 Blackout left 50 million people without power -- some for a few hours, but others, for several days. It’s the biggest power outage in U.S. history.
The 2003 Blackout left 50 million people without power -- some for a few hours, but others, for several days. It’s the biggest power outage in U.S. history.
Russia's moon mission crash dents pride, reflects deeper problems with its space industry
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.