COVID-19: Local doctor discusses Delta variant that's worrying CDC

The Delta variant was first detected in India in February and is believed to be up to 60% more transmissible than the original coronavirus strain.

EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans

The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.

Man allegedly killed kids to spite mom for getting new boyfriend

A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.

Los Angeles surgeon preparing to travel overseas to give the gift of hearing

The Armenian International Medical Fund has successfully provided over 150 cochlear implant surgeries. As a result of years of hard work, Armenia is the only country in the region that has the latest generation of implants, thanks to an LA doctor's expertise.

Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle

President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.

Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli prime minister

Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.

G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations.

G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines

The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.

Wife of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty to US charges

Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, appeared in federal court in Washington and pleaded guilty to three federal offenses as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

Biden delivers remarks to troops ahead of G-7 summit

President Joe Biden is making his first overseas as president to repair relationships with European allies and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Elephants walking across China seen taking well-deserved nap

The herd has been migrating for more than a year and has walked hundreds of miles. An expert says it’s possible their leader “lacks experience and led the whole group astray.”

Mexico elections: President's party appears to hold key majority

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party and its allies appeared poised to maintain their majority in Mexico’s lower chamber of the congress.

Kamala Harris to Guatemalan migrants weighing trek to US: 'Do not come'

Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.

Last surviving Soviet soldier who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98

After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.

Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests

The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.

Fully autonomous drone was used to ‘hunt down’ soldiers, UN says

A Turkish-made military drone was reportedly used to “hunt down” soldiers in Libya completely autonomously, according to a recent report by the United Nations.