Report: TikTok plans to sue Trump administration over executive order, claiming it is unconstitutional
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
TikTok plans to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s executive order as soon as Tuesday, according to an NPR report.
Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India; 16 dead, more than 100 hurt
A special Indian government evacuation flight carrying people home who were stranded because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.
A special Indian government evacuation flight carrying people home who were stranded because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.
Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Two sisters half a world apart share their story about the massive Beirut explosion
Events halfway around the world landed squarely on the doorstep of 39-year-old Dina Salem of Los Angeles. This mom was on her computer when she got the word; a massive explosion had rocked Beirut, the city in which she was raised. Frantically, instinctively she called her loved ones back home to check on them. She breathed a huge sigh of relief-- everyone was safe.
Events halfway around the world landed squarely on the doorstep of 39-year-old Dina Salem of Los Angeles. This mom was on her computer when she got the word; a massive explosion had rocked Beirut, the city in which she was raised. Frantically, instinctively she called her loved ones back home to check on them. She breathed a huge sigh of relief-- everyone was safe.
Video captures moment of massive Beirut explosion as bride poses for photographs
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
Beirut blast devastation seen in new satellite images
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
Beirut blast: Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's capital; at least 70 dead, thousands injured
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
UN report says North Korea ‘probably’ developed miniature nuclear bombs to fit long-range missiles
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
Demonstration held in Los Angeles amid hostilities on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
Large crowds are gathering in Los Angeles to bring awareness to what’s happening halfway around the world between Armenia and the country of Azerbaijan.
Large crowds are gathering in Los Angeles to bring awareness to what’s happening halfway around the world between Armenia and the country of Azerbaijan.
Auschwitz discovery: Heartbreaking finds made in children’s shoes
Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.
Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.
Search for child leads Mexican police to 23 abducted kids
The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.
The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.
Coronavirus rebounds around the world as deaths top 600,000
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
Historic Nantes cathedral damaged by fire
French officials launched an arson inquiry Saturday after a fire broke out in the famed Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of the western French city of Nantes. The blaze destroyed the organ, shattered stained glass windows and sent black smoke spewing from between the cathedral towers.
French officials launched an arson inquiry Saturday after a fire broke out in the famed Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of the western French city of Nantes. The blaze destroyed the organ, shattered stained glass windows and sent black smoke spewing from between the cathedral towers.
Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague after eating infected marmot
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.