Shohei Ohtani's dad to Dodgers star: Without wife Mamiko, you would not be where you are today

Shohei Ohtani's father published an open letter in Japan congratulating his son for his historic 50-50 season, as well as crediting his daughter-in-law Mamiko Tanaka for helping Shohei get through the Ippei Mizuhara scandal.

Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.

Maggie Smith, star of 'Downton Abbey,' Harry Potter, dies at 89

Maggie Smith, the British actress who became known to millions for roles in “Downton Abbey" and the Harry Potter films, has died.

Harris criticizes plans for Ukraine to surrender territory to Russia at Zelenskyy meeting

Vice President Kamala Harris called the proposal for Ukraine to give up territory to Russia "dangerous and unacceptable." Harris and President Joe Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday.

Iran wants to assassinate Trump
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U.S. officials said Wednesday that Iran has made it "clear" that it is trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump, as well as members of his administration ? and the current Biden administration ? as payback for the killing of an Iranian general.

Hezbollah fires dozens of missiles, rockets into Israel
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Israel is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, its army chief said Wednesday as Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets across the border and a missile aimed at Tel Aviv that was the militant group?s deepest strike yet.

Pro-Palestine demonstration held near UCLA
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A pro-Palestine demonstration broke out in Westwood, near UCLA, blocking traffic in the area.

Biden in UN address: Peace still possible, US must not retreat from the world

President Joe Biden on Tuesday is giving his farewell address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York as conflicts rage around the world.

U.S. sending more troops after Israel attacks Lebanon
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The United States is sending more troops to the Middle East amid increasing tension between Israel and Hezbollah.

Oktoberfest 2024 kicks off, welcoming millions to Munich tradition

Oktoberfest officially kicked off this weekend in Munich, marking the 189th start of the world’s largest folk festival.

Titan sub malfunctioned just prior to Titanic dive, scientific director says

The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive.

Travelers will need 'permission' and a fee to visit the UK

Tourists will now have to fork over a fee if they're not British or Irish citizens under the British government's new travel requirements.

1,000-year-old Viking treasure found hidden in dirt: 'Unique finding'

The discovery consisted of four "powerful" arm rings made of silver, each with unique embellishments. It was found under what would have been a small house, and archaeologists believe it was intentionally buried.

COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.

Watch: Titan sub's final moments revealed in investigators' video

The newly released video of the Titan submersible wreckage comes as testimony continues in a hearing on the tragic incident in 2023.

Hezbollah blames Israel for exploding pagers
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Israel is accused of planting exploding pagers that were sold to Hezbollah that ended up killing nine people across Lebanon.