LeBron James critical on his show of US efforts to get Brittney Griner home
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
“Now, how can she feel like America has her back?” James said in a trailer for an upcoming episode of his television show. “I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?’”
Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe
Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled sidewalks outside Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Shinzo Abe.
Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled sidewalks outside Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Shinzo Abe.
Heathrow asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets in effort to cap passengers
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president
The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.
The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.
World Baseball Classic coming to Chase Field in downtown Phoenix
Chase Field in downtown Phoenix has just been selected as the official host for the next World Baseball Classic, bringing together teams from all over the world.
Chase Field in downtown Phoenix has just been selected as the official host for the next World Baseball Classic, bringing together teams from all over the world.
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
United Nations expects world population to reach 8 billion on Nov. 15
The United Nations projects that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year.
The United Nations projects that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
3 people gored during Spain's running of the bulls
One of the runners gored was a 25-year-old from Florida, the regional government said.
One of the runners gored was a 25-year-old from Florida, the regional government said.
15 people killed in bar shooting in South Africa
A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.
A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.
Tropical Storm Darby forms in Eastern Pacific
Darby is the fourth named cyclone to form in the Eastern Pacific and will likely become a hurricane.
Darby is the fourth named cyclone to form in the Eastern Pacific and will likely become a hurricane.
Poop-filled letters, lucky lottery tickets, Pringles spiders: This week's heartwarming, offbeat headlines
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a man who won $250,000 because of a dream, a rare white catfish and an intriguing species of spider to brighten your week.
Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a man who won $250,000 because of a dream, a rare white catfish and an intriguing species of spider to brighten your week.
Protesters in Sri Lanka break into homes of president, prime minister
Sri Lanka’s president and prime minister agreed to resign Saturday after the country’s most chaotic day in months of political turmoil, with protesters storming both officials’ homes and setting fire to one of the buildings.
Sri Lanka’s president and prime minister agreed to resign Saturday after the country’s most chaotic day in months of political turmoil, with protesters storming both officials’ homes and setting fire to one of the buildings.
Shawn Mendes postpones his world tour, citing his 'mental health'
The 'Señorita' singer said he's reached a "breaking point."
The 'Señorita' singer said he's reached a "breaking point."
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Gates Foundation, women's tennis partnering on health issues
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
All sorts of requests reach the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via all sorts of methods, but rarely does a meaningful entreaty come via LinkedIn message. That, though, is how Micky Lawler, the president of the WTA women’s professional tennis tour, first reached out to the group about a partnership during a sleepless pandemic night.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
99% of world's population under sunlight Friday morning
There were very few places on Earth where the sun wasn't shining this morning.
There were very few places on Earth where the sun wasn't shining this morning.
US officials warn of 'serious risk' traveling to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California
A new travel advisory issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California due to "serious risk" as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader.
A new travel advisory issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California due to "serious risk" as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader.
Kazuki Takahashi, creator of 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' found dead at sea
Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga comic and trading card game, has died, apparently while snorkeling in southwestern Japan.
Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga comic and trading card game, has died, apparently while snorkeling in southwestern Japan.