Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, China says
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
Italy beats England in shootout at Euro 2020
Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time.
Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time.
Djokovic wins Wimbledon, ties record for 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.
Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Sha'Carri Richardson left off U.S. Olympic relay team in wake of positive marijuana test
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Missing Russian plane wreckage found; 28 aboard feared dead
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Japan mudslide: 4 dead, dozens missing as rescue crews search through debris
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
China’s migrating elephants spotted once more on the move
The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.
The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
45 dead in Philippine military plane crash; 49 rescued
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
Hurricane Elsa barrels past Barbados towards neighboring islands
Tropical cyclone Elsa was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on the morning of Friday, July 2, as it hit Barbados with sustained winds of 74 mph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said
Tropical cyclone Elsa was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on the morning of Friday, July 2, as it hit Barbados with sustained winds of 74 mph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said
Princess Diana: William, Harry unveil statue on late mom's 60th birthday
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
Tour de France crash suspect arrested after manhunt: reports
A woman who caused a massive pileup during the Tour de France on June 26, 2021, was reportedly arrested in Brittany, France.
A woman who caused a massive pileup during the Tour de France on June 26, 2021, was reportedly arrested in Brittany, France.
All-time record heat observed in the Pacific Northwest, Canada
Seattle, Portland and more than a dozen other cities in the Pacific Northwest set all-time record high AND low temperatures over the last couple of days. Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the north where Lytton, British Columbia, located roughly 100 miles north of the Washington border, set and all-time Canadian record high of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. That's right, that's the warmest temperature ever observed in Canada, since reliable records began back in the 1800s.
Seattle, Portland and more than a dozen other cities in the Pacific Northwest set all-time record high AND low temperatures over the last couple of days. Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the north where Lytton, British Columbia, located roughly 100 miles north of the Washington border, set and all-time Canadian record high of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. That's right, that's the warmest temperature ever observed in Canada, since reliable records began back in the 1800s.
5 Timberwolves representing other countries for Tokyo Olympics
Five Minnesota Timberwolves members, four players and one assistant coach, will be heading to the Olympics in Tokyo representing several countries.
Five Minnesota Timberwolves members, four players and one assistant coach, will be heading to the Olympics in Tokyo representing several countries.