Trump to start new nuclear talks with Russia, China next week

The leaders of the world’s three largest nuclear powers will sit down next week for a historic meeting while they are all in China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke's girlfriend arrested in his murder

Costa Rican authorities arrested the 31-year-old girlfriend of slain California surfing icon Kurt Van Dyke and a second suspect nine months after a home invasion investigators now say appeared staged.

354 arrested in massive dark-web drug operation, DOJ says

Authorities arrested 354 people in a coordinated drug crackdown targeting the sale of illegal goods and services across multiple countries.

Ryan Wedding drug ring: Fugitive LA gang member, cartel boss indicted

Federal authorities have unsealed indictments against a fugitive South L.A. gang member and a Mexican cartel boss accused of using corrupted checkpoints and leaked law enforcement intelligence to help former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding run a billion-dollar drug empire.

US warns Americans to avoid famed tourist square after gunman kills 6, injures 15

The U.S. Consulate in Kraków, Poland, has issued a warning to American tourists in the aftermath of a deadly shooting in the historic city's center.

American girl, 7, killed during Mexican cartel operation; mother blames police helicopter: report

A 7-year-old girl with dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship was shot and killed during a Mexican security operation targeting an alleged cartel member, and her mother accused police officers aboard a helicopter of firing the deadly shot.

3 charged in Iranian-backed ‘campaign of terror’ targeting nearly 20 sites in US, Europe

Three foreign nationals, one of whom is already in custody, were charged with plotting nearly 20 terrorist attacks that targeted locations in the U.S. and Europe and were backed by groups linked to Iran.

US Army member accused of spying for Russia

A member of the U.S. Army was arrested in the United Kingdom on allegations that he was conducting espionage for the benefit of Russia.  

Nvidia CEO under fire over relationship with alleged spy
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny after admitting to an extramarital affair, following reports that U.S. intelligence officials suspect the woman involved was a Chinese spy.

Iran war led to rare carbon dioxide emissions drop this year, scientists say

Carbon dioxide emissions around the world declined for only the third time this century, but researchers are not crediting environmental efforts. Instead, they attribute the drop to the Iran war. 

Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.

Netanyahu opponent Gadi Eisenkot picked to form Israeli government

Gadi Eisenkot, the man who ran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in last month’s election, will get the first opportunity to form a new government, the nation’s president, Isaac Herzog, announced. 

US strikes Iran air defense system, unveils new effort to monitor Tehran’s borders

The U.S. military struck an Iranian air defense system on Friday, a day before unveiling a new initiative aimed at preventing Tehran from moving advanced weapons and materials along ground routes near the Middle Eastern country’s borders.  

The pineapple debate: Chef says he was fired from restaurant over refusal to use 'controversial' pizza topping

An Italian chef in Australia lost his job after giving his take on whether pineapple belongs on pizza, but for him, it was a matter of national pride, according to a labor dispute group’s report. 

Ryan Wedding cartel case: Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe

Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara has been arrested for allegedly taking a $2 million bribe to release Canadian drug trafficker Andrew Clark, the top deputy of former Olympic snowboarder turned cartel boss Ryan Wedding.

US Embassy warns Americans in France of violence, curfews amid nationwide strike

The U.S. Embassy in France warned Americans to prepare for transportation disruptions, possible curfews and violence as a nationwide strike threatens to affect public services.