Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.
Authorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300. The death toll rose to 303 after 19 more bodies were removed from mass graves in the vast forested land where pastor Paul Mackenzie and his followers lived. Kenya's interior...
After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown.
The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute some of the rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.
The three stations set to be outfitted with these gates include the 7 train at Times Square, the L train at 3rd Avenue and the E train at Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue in Queens.
The New York Times reported there was evidence Russia was responsible for blowing up the dam. Meanwhile, Kyiv thanked allies for disaster aid, following the floods caused by the dam collapse. DW has the latest.
Canada is set for its worst year on record for out-of-control wildfires as millions of people in North America breathe unhealthy air from the intensity of the smoke.
The last time UPS workers walked of the job more than two decades ago, it crippled the shipping company. An emboldened union is threatening to do the same and this time the disruption would be far greater. The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the...
Hamas said it has accepted a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a cease-fire. It is not immediately clear what the proposal entails, nor what Israel's position is.
A soon-to-be released Biden administration report to Congress does not conclude that Israel has violated the terms for its use of U.S. weapons, That's according to three people who have been briefed on the national security memorandum to be submitted by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lawmakers
As student protesters get arrested, they risk being banned from campus too (www.npr.org)
Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.
Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (www.bbc.com)
The House killed the far-right Republican's motion to remove Mike Johnson over support for Ukraine aid.
Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban from 1864 (www.bbc.com)
Arizona's top court ruled that a strict 160-year-old ban on abortion may be enforced.
Hunter Biden verdict: Biden vows to respect jury's decision (www.bbc.com)
Hunter Biden was convicted after a week-long trial that laid bare a tumultuous time for the family.
Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations planned (apnews.com)
Authorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300. The death toll rose to 303 after 19 more bodies were removed from mass graves in the vast forested land where pastor Paul Mackenzie and his followers lived. Kenya's interior...
Fallout continues from the Miss USA resignations as a runner-up declines the crown (www.npr.org)
After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown.
DOJ sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case (www.cnbc.com)
Apple and its iPhone and App Store business have been eyed by the Department of Justice, which previously filed antitrust suits against Google.
Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days (www.bbc.com)
It is a "magical day", says the president, as the four siblings are found after 40 days missing.
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote (www.bbc.com)
Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.
Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case (www.cnn.com)
The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute some of the rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
Vice Execs Were Paid Over $1 Million In Bonuses The Day After 'Painful' Layoffs (www.huffpost.com)
The company, which went bankrupt in May, axed over 100 jobs before cutting huge checks for senior management in April.
Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December (www.bbc.com)
The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.
Arizona Republicans try and fail to expel Democratic lawmaker over Bible prank (www.npr.org)
Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, who is a minister, was investigated after hiding Bibles in the Arizona House lounge. Republicans narrowly voted to censure – but could not expel – her.
MTA moves forward with plans to install platform doors in three subway stations (abc7ny.com)
The three stations set to be outfitted with these gates include the 7 train at Times Square, the L train at 3rd Avenue and the E train at Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue in Queens.
Ukraine updates: Dam collapse a Russian 'inside job' (www.dw.com)
The New York Times reported there was evidence Russia was responsible for blowing up the dam. Meanwhile, Kyiv thanked allies for disaster aid, following the floods caused by the dam collapse. DW has the latest.
Canada is on track for its worst-ever wildfire season (news.sky.com)
Canada is set for its worst year on record for out-of-control wildfires as millions of people in North America breathe unhealthy air from the intensity of the smoke.
Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia (www.bbc.com)
The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times.
UPS strike looms in a world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time (apnews.com)
The last time UPS workers walked of the job more than two decades ago, it crippled the shipping company. An emboldened union is threatening to do the same and this time the disruption would be far greater. The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume, according to the...
The United Nations approves a cease-fire resolution despite U.S. opposition (www.npr.org)
The United Nations General Assembly approved the resolution 153 to 10 with 23 abstentions. This latest resolution is non-binding.
Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike (www.bbc.com)
Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.
Hamas has accepted a cease-fire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar (www.npr.org)
Hamas said it has accepted a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a cease-fire. It is not immediately clear what the proposal entails, nor what Israel's position is.
US pauses bomb shipment to Israel as Palestinians trapped in Rafah - Gaza war live (www.independent.co.uk)
Israeli forces seize main border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, cutting off vital aid route
Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications - US senator (www.reuters.com)
Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned on Wednesday....
A New Chinese Food Festival Debuts in NYC This Month — Here's How to Get Tickets (www.travelandleisure.com)
Dragon Fest Chinese Food Festival is debuting in New York City this month.
Biden administration won't conclude Israel violated terms of US weapons agreement, AP sources say (apnews.com)
A soon-to-be released Biden administration report to Congress does not conclude that Israel has violated the terms for its use of U.S. weapons, That's according to three people who have been briefed on the national security memorandum to be submitted by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lawmakers