Women’s World Cup: England and Australia advance to the quarterfinals | August 7, 2023
England and Australia took care of business in their round of 16 matches Monday to advance to the quarterfinals.
England and Australia took care of business in their round of 16 matches Monday to advance to the quarterfinals.
Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
'Monster hunters' wanted to join search in Scotland for Loch Ness monster
This search for the Loch Ness monster is being called the largest search for the mythical lake creature since the 1970s. Are you the person to join?
This search for the Loch Ness monster is being called the largest search for the mythical lake creature since the 1970s. Are you the person to join?
Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
2 US Navy sailors arrested for allegedly sharing military secrets with China: DOJ
The DOJ said 26-year-old Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, who worked at the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, allegedly received bribes for sending sensitive US military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. A second sailor based in San Diego was also arrested.
The DOJ said 26-year-old Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, who worked at the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, allegedly received bribes for sending sensitive US military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. A second sailor based in San Diego was also arrested.
China proposes limit for children’s smartphone time to a maximum of 2 hours daily
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Watch: Eagle swoops down and catches fish midair, wowing onlookers
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
Pentagon pulling 1,100 troops from U.S.-Mexico border mission
The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border it deployed earlier this year as the government prepared for the end of asylum restrictions linked to the pandemic.
The Pentagon is pulling 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border it deployed earlier this year as the government prepared for the end of asylum restrictions linked to the pandemic.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina makes Women's World Cup history competing in hijab
FIFA's ban on playing in religious head coverings in its sanctioned games for “health and safety reasons” was overturned in 2014 after advocacy from activists, athletes and government and soccer officials.
FIFA's ban on playing in religious head coverings in its sanctioned games for “health and safety reasons” was overturned in 2014 after advocacy from activists, athletes and government and soccer officials.
Teen US cyclist Magnus White killed while training for world championship race
The 17-year-old cycling star was preparing for a mountain bike competition in Scotland.
The 17-year-old cycling star was preparing for a mountain bike competition in Scotland.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
American mother, daughter kidnapped in Haiti: 'Do not travel' advisory issued
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
Crew missing after Australian army helicopter ditched off the Queensland coast
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years following conviction for trafficking heroin
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.