France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
Teens march in St. Paul against military coup in Myanmar, call for U.S. intervention
A group of teens and young adults from the Twin Cities marched to the state capitol for a rally on Saturday against the coup in Myanmar.
A group of teens and young adults from the Twin Cities marched to the state capitol for a rally on Saturday against the coup in Myanmar.
Homeowner unearths remains of lost 13th century palace under his garden
He had planned on building a small bungalow in the area, but those plans may need to be altered
He had planned on building a small bungalow in the area, but those plans may need to be altered
Sarah Everard: UK policeman charged with woman’s murder appears in court
A serving British police officer accused of the kidnap and murder of a woman in London has appeared in court for the first time.
A serving British police officer accused of the kidnap and murder of a woman in London has appeared in court for the first time.
Japan marks 10 years since earthquake triggered tsunami and nuclear crisis
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.
Piers Morgan quits 'Good Morning Britain' following controversial comments on Meghan Markle
British talk show host Piers Morgan has quit the show "Good Morning Britain" after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex.
British talk show host Piers Morgan has quit the show "Good Morning Britain" after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex.
Buckingham Palace ends silence on Harry, Meghan racism allegations
Buckingham Palace said racism allegations will be “taken very seriously,” and that Meghan and Harry remain “much loved” royal family members.
Buckingham Palace said racism allegations will be “taken very seriously,” and that Meghan and Harry remain “much loved” royal family members.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Prince Harry, Meghan to reveal details of royal departure in interview with Oprah
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have a sit-down interview Sunday with Oprah Winfrey about the couple’s split from royal life being “unbelievably tough.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have a sit-down interview Sunday with Oprah Winfrey about the couple’s split from royal life being “unbelievably tough.”
Fugitive comes out of hiding to buy new 'Call of Duty' video game, police say
A man who escaped from prison last November ended up in a skirmish with police, who confronted him after he came out of hiding to buy a popular new video game, authorities said.
A man who escaped from prison last November ended up in a skirmish with police, who confronted him after he came out of hiding to buy a popular new video game, authorities said.
Pope Francis holds historic, symbolic meeting with top Iraq Shiite cleric
Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric have delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence, urging Muslims to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting.
Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric have delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence, urging Muslims to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting.
Biden administration sets sanctions on Russia after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning
The Biden administration has announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
The Biden administration has announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
279 Nigerian girls freed after kidnapped from boarding school, governor says
Hundreds of Nigerian girls abducted last week from a boarding school in the country’s northwest have been released.
Hundreds of Nigerian girls abducted last week from a boarding school in the country’s northwest have been released.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Biden meets with Mexican president Monday to discuss migration, other issues
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
Prince Philip moved to specialized London heart hospital, continues to fight infection
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues treatment for an unspecified infection.
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues treatment for an unspecified infection.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to prison
The 66-year-old politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted for having tried to illegally get information in 2014 about a legal action in which he was involved.
The 66-year-old politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted for having tried to illegally get information in 2014 about a legal action in which he was involved.
Minnesotans protest military coup in Myanmar
A crowd gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to send a clear message to the capitol of Myanmar on Sunday.
A crowd gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to send a clear message to the capitol of Myanmar on Sunday.
US implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.