US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia
Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.
Miners unearth rare pink diamond in Angola, believed to be largest found in 300 years
The pink diamond discovered in Angola is called the “Lulo Rose" and will be sold by the Angolan state diamond marketing company, Sodiam.
The pink diamond discovered in Angola is called the “Lulo Rose" and will be sold by the Angolan state diamond marketing company, Sodiam.
Rare zodiac coin found in Israel after underwater survey
The coin bears the image of the zodiac sign Cancer behind a depiction of the moon goddess Luna.
The coin bears the image of the zodiac sign Cancer behind a depiction of the moon goddess Luna.
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
See why countless jellyfish are invading Israeli sea
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Strong dollar vs. euro: Time to book European travel?
One expert says pent-up demand across Europe is driving prices higher than pre-pandemic times.
One expert says pent-up demand across Europe is driving prices higher than pre-pandemic times.
Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Russia to drop out of International Space Station after 2024 and build own outpost
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.
McDonald’s employee given huge tip after reportedly having a drink thrown at her
The teen employee was reportedly close to tears when the couple gave her a $50 tip.
The teen employee was reportedly close to tears when the couple gave her a $50 tip.
Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Russia cutting natural gas through pipeline to Germany by another half
Russia said the equipment needs to be repaired, though Germany has rejected the technical explanation for the gas reduction. The flow was already cut by 60% last month.
Russia said the equipment needs to be repaired, though Germany has rejected the technical explanation for the gas reduction. The flow was already cut by 60% last month.
Former Laker Slava Medvedenko auctions NBA title rings for Ukraine
Slava Medvedenko was a power forward on the Lakers’ championship teams in 2001 and ’02, playing alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
Slava Medvedenko was a power forward on the Lakers’ championship teams in 2001 and ’02, playing alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
Canada police respond to 'multiple shooting scenes' with homeless victims; 'lone' gunman in custody
Canadian police responded to multiple separate shooting scenes and wounded victims across the city of Langley in British Columbia Monday before the lone gunman was taken into custody.
Canadian police responded to multiple separate shooting scenes and wounded victims across the city of Langley in British Columbia Monday before the lone gunman was taken into custody.
US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after reportedly taking selfie
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan triggering evacuations
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Russian chess robot breaks child's finger during Moscow match
Video of the incident shows the robot grab the boy's finger during a chess match.
Video of the incident shows the robot grab the boy's finger during a chess match.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Missiles hit Ukrainian port hours after Russia agrees to export grains
Ukraine denounced the strike as “spit in the face” of Turkey and the United Nations.
Ukraine denounced the strike as “spit in the face” of Turkey and the United Nations.



















