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.
Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
Perseid meteor shower begins: When and where you can see it
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Man found dead after being swept into sinkhole that opened up underneath pool
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly, Kyrsten Sinema call for immediate release of Brittney Griner
Arizona's two United States senators are getting behind the effort to free Brittney Griner.
Arizona's two United States senators are getting behind the effort to free Brittney Griner.
Candy company will pay you $100K a year to be its official taste tester
The best part? You only have to be 5 years old or older to apply!
The best part? You only have to be 5 years old or older to apply!
Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen says he will surrender title
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.