Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrides plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement that was reached for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and two other defendants that was reached earlier this week, reinstatement them as death penalty cases.
Holland America running solar eclipse cruises in 2026
The cruises will give views of the total solar eclipse from spots near Iceland and Spain.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
9/11 defendants reach plea deal, reportedly avoid death penalty
The Department of Defense has announced plea deals for three men involved in the 9/11 hijackings.
These countries have the best work-life balance – and the US isn’t one of them
Need a better work-life balance in 2024? These countries are leading the way, according to a new study.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
Taylor Swift says she’s 'completely in shock' after UK dance class attack
Taylor Swift said she’s "completely in shock" after a 17-year-old boy attacked children at a Swift-themed dance and yoga class in Southport, England.
Air Canada flight canceled after flight attendant meltdown caught on video
Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight from Morocco to Canada on Friday experienced a two-day delay following a flight attendant meltdown caught on camera, according to multiple reports.
North Korean officials seek medicines for leader’s obesity-related health issues, South Korea says
South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Trump welcomes Netanyahu to Mar-a-Lago, mending a years long rift with a key political ally
Clasping his hand warmly, a beaming Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly four years on Friday, as the two sought to mend an important political alliance that had broken down after Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden on his 2020 presidential victory over Trump.
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Pilot sole survivor after plane crashes near Nepal airport, claiming 18 lives
A Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 out of 19 people on board.
Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
Scottish cottage with views of British Open golf tournament hits market for $1.95M
'Best house in golf' is set in the middle of The Royal Troon Golf Club course.
Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.
Iran advances in nuclear bomb development, U.S. officials warn
U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.