Nonprofit continues life-saving aid amidst Sudan conflict: 'They're showing up daily'
Amidst an escalating armed conflict in Sudan, over 900 brave Sudanese staffers with the MN-based nonprofit Alight risk all to provide food, shelter, and healthcare to civilians.
Amidst an escalating armed conflict in Sudan, over 900 brave Sudanese staffers with the MN-based nonprofit Alight risk all to provide food, shelter, and healthcare to civilians.
WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Prince Harry a no-show on 1st day of phone hacking trial with British tabloid
Prince Harry's lawyer said he wouldn't be available to testify following opening statements on Monday because he took a flight from Los Angeles on Sunday after the birthday of his 2-year-old daughter.
Prince Harry's lawyer said he wouldn't be available to testify following opening statements on Monday because he took a flight from Los Angeles on Sunday after the birthday of his 2-year-old daughter.
Official: Nearly 80 schoolgirls in Afghanistan poisoned, hospitalized
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.
Nearly 80 girls were poisoned and hospitalized in two separate attacks at their primary schools in northern Afghanistan, a local education official said Sunday.
Gunmen open fire, kill 8 at men's hostel in South Africa
Gunmen burst into a room at a men’s hostel near the eastern South African city of Durban, killing eight people and leaving two others injured, police said Sunday, in the latest mass shooting in the country.
Gunmen burst into a room at a men’s hostel near the eastern South African city of Durban, killing eight people and leaving two others injured, police said Sunday, in the latest mass shooting in the country.
India train accident caused by error with signaling system, railway official says
An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.
An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.
Spectator dies from fall during Argentinian soccer match
A spectator died from a fall at Estadio Monumental during an Argentine Primera Division match between River Plate and Defensa y Justicia on Saturday.
A spectator died from a fall at Estadio Monumental during an Argentine Primera Division match between River Plate and Defensa y Justicia on Saturday.
Natalee Holloway case update: Joran van der Sloot moved to new prison ahead of extradition
The chief suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway is being transferred to a prison near Peru’s capital Saturday.
The chief suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway is being transferred to a prison near Peru’s capital Saturday.
Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China, US defense secretary says
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
More than 280 killed, 900 hurt after 2 trains derail in India
Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars.
Two passenger trains derailed in India, killing more than 280 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars.
Watch: Chimp 'infatuated' with newborn at zoo builds nest for 'pretend baby'
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket."
Jordan's crown prince marries scion of Saudi family
Jordan’s crown prince has married the scion of a prominent Saudi family in a palace celebration attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world.
Jordan’s crown prince has married the scion of a prominent Saudi family in a palace celebration attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world.
45 bags with human remains found by Mexican authorities on outskirts of Guadalajara
Authorities in northern Mexican have found 45 bags containing human remans in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara and were still trying to determine how many bodies were there.
Authorities in northern Mexican have found 45 bags containing human remans in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara and were still trying to determine how many bodies were there.
'Poison in every puff': Canada to print warning labels on individual cigarettes
Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe
Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.
Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.
Performance-related pay possibly linked to chronic stress, higher risk of substance abuse, study finds
Researchers in Scotland suggests that employees who work for bonuses or incentives face higher levels of chronic stress due to the pressure to meet performance targets.
Researchers in Scotland suggests that employees who work for bonuses or incentives face higher levels of chronic stress due to the pressure to meet performance targets.
Johnny Depp suffers injury, cancels concerts after Cannes Film Festival controversy
Depp, 59, admits he felt boycotted after Amber Heard drama during 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Depp, 59, admits he felt boycotted after Amber Heard drama during 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Why did Venice's Grand Canal turn green? Italian officials now have answer
Footage released by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national firefighters, showed a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green Sunday morning in the Rialto area.
Footage released by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national firefighters, showed a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green Sunday morning in the Rialto area.
Teenage girl charged with killing 19 in school dorm fire after cellphone confiscated: report
A 15-year-old schoolgirl from Guyana was charged as an adult Monday in the murder of 19 people after police accused her of purposefully setting fire to a school dormitory in retaliation for her cellphone being confiscated.
A 15-year-old schoolgirl from Guyana was charged as an adult Monday in the murder of 19 people after police accused her of purposefully setting fire to a school dormitory in retaliation for her cellphone being confiscated.
Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board international flights
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.