Miss Jamaica sends well wishes to country while recovering from stage fall

The Miss Universe Jamaica organization is sending well wishes as Miss Jamaica continues to recover after falling from the Miss Universe stage last month.

GOP Senator seeks to end dual citizenship in U.S.

Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.

Tropical hotspot security alert warns of gangs, armed rental robberies

A new U.S. Embassy security alert warns travelers visiting a popular tropical destination to be on high alert amid a rise in property crimes, financial scams and armed robberies.

New mutated flu strain ‘subclade K’ raises concerns as cases spread

A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.

Prosecutors won't retry FCI Dublin officer 'Dirty Dick' again for sex crimes

Prosecutors from the US Attorney's Office in Northern California said they won't re-try a former FCI Dublin correctional officer for sex crimes and are dismissing all charges against him. 

USCIS halts Afghan immigration processing after shooting of National Guard members in DC

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that, effective immediately, it has indefinitely halted the processing of all immigration requests involving Afghan nationals while the agency conducts a comprehensive review of its security and vetting protocols to safeguard the homeland and protect the American public.

Pocket watch belonging to couple who died together on Titanic sells for $2.3M

Isidor and Ida Straus were famously depicted as the couple who were seen laying together in a bed while the Titanic sank in James Cameron's film.

'Heartbroken': Richard Branson announces death of wife, Joan Templeman, at 80

Sir Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died at age 80, saying he was “heartbroken" to lose his “best friend" and “guiding light."

Miss Jamaica health update as Miss Universe org addresses ‘speculation’

The Miss Universe Organization is sharing more information about the health of Miss Jamaica, who has been hospitalized since falling off the stage last week.

Louvre jewel heist: Paris prosecutor announces 4 new arrests

Four people from the Paris region have been arrested in connection with the $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum last October.

Campbell’s exec caught allegedly calling products ‘s--- for poor people’

Accusations are making their rounds after a Campbell Soup Company executive allegedly made disparaging comments regarding the company’s customers and employees.