Former UN ambassador hopeful for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan prisoner swap

Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, said on Aug. 9 he was hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in Russia’s release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan.

Record-breaking rainfall, flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Seoul, South Korea

At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.

Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China

Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.

Issey Miyake, influential Japanese fashion designer, dies at 84

Issey Miyake built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands and was known for former Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ black turtlenecks and boldly sculpted pleated pieces.

Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency

As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Everything you need to know

The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 21-Dec. 18. It's one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it.

US pledges $1 billion in rockets, other arms for Ukraine

The Biden administration announced another $1 billion in new military aid for Ukraine on Monday, pledging what will be the biggest yet delivery of rockets, ammunition and other arms straight from Dept. of Defense stocks for Ukrainian forces.

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China

Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.

Cardinals dealing with offseason arrests, Brittney Griner sentenced: top sports stories

First, it was a contract dispute involving their star quarterback, and now, the Arizona Cardinals are dealing with a couple of arrests involving one of their top offensive weapons, and a member of their coaching staff, and a judge handed down a harsh sentence to Brittney Griner after the Phoenix Mercury star was convicted of drug smuggling in Russia – these are the top stories in the world of sports from August 1-7.

Hitler's watch sold at auction for $1.1 million

A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.

UK boy, 12, taken off life support after highly-publicized court battle

The legal battle is the latest in a series of very public British cases in which parents and doctors have sparred over who is better qualified to make decisions about a child’s medical care.

Australian folk singer Judith Durham dies at 79

International hits included “The Carnival is Over,” “I’ll Never Find Another You,” “A World of Our Own” and “Georgy Girl.”