Hickenlooper Wins, Will Run to Flip Colorado Senate Seat

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to face Republican Sen. Cory Gardner in November, overcoming a series of stumbles and beating back a challenge from his left. Hickenlooper's defeat of former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff was the second win by a centrist Democrat in a...

US reels from coronavirus as daily cases hit record, deaths surge

Acceleration comes as Anthony Fauci warns of a 'disturbing' number of deaths if response to pandemic is not improved.

Palestinian civil society rejects EU's conditional funding

EU's anti-terror clause in its grant proposals is political and 'criminalises' Palestinian resistance, civil groups say.

What does China's national security law for Hong Kong say?

The new law will ban subversion, secession, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong marks handover anniversary under shadow of security law

Authorities impose a security blanket across the city as Chief Executive Carrie Lam defends new law.

Realtor Group Drops the Term 'Master Bedroom'

A realtor group in Texas says it is going to stop using the word "master" to describe bedrooms and bathrooms because of the term's association with slavery. The Houston Association of Realtors says its listing service will now use the terms "primary bedroom" and "primary bath," CBS reports. The group...

Coronavirus cases in 14 US states more than double: Live updates

Arizona, South Carolina and Arkansas report biggest jumps, as US top doctor urges people to follow public health rules.

Baseball's 2020 Minor League Season Is Canceled

Baseball's minor leagues canceled their seasons Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the head of their governing body said more than half of the 160 teams were in danger of failing without government assistance or private equity injections.The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, the minor league governing...

Mississippi's Flag Is History

Some 155 years after the last battle of the Civil War, the Confederate battle flag no longer features on any state flags. Mississippi's flag, the last in the nation to incorporate the Confederate emblem, became history Tuesday evening when Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill to retire the flag the...

Famed Powerball Winner Who Lost So Much Dead at 72

Andrew "Jack" Whittaker Jr., whose life became rife with setbacks and tragedy after winning a record $315 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas night in 2002, has died. He was 72. An official with the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlor in Hinton, West Virginia, said Tuesday that Whittaker died of natural causes,...

Governor: 'We Will Not Be Social Distancing' at Mt. Rushmore

Masks and other measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus will be completely optional at the July 3 Independence Day event at Mount Rushmore, and those who have concerns have the option of staying home, South Dakota's Republican governor says. "Those who want to come and join us, we'll...

Cops: Man Shot Woman Who Took Down His Nazi Flag

While the debate about taking down Confederate flags raged in some parts of the country, an Oklahoma woman was nearly killed for taking down a Nazi flag. Police say the 26-year-old woman was shot multiple times early Sunday after taking one of two swastika flags from the front yard of...

COVID-19 increases child marriage and FGM risk for millions: UN

The pandemic has disrupted efforts to end both practices that can jeopardise the futures of millions of girls, UN said.

The JK Rowling Controversy Now Involves Stephen King

No, JK Rowling has not backed down on her controversial stance on trans rights , and now she's involving Stephen King in headlines related to the brouhaha. As the AV Club explains, it started when a male British politician accused Rowling of using her own domestic abuse to justify discrimination against...

Family's Boat Collides With Whale

Several members of a family were left with severe injuries after their boat collided with a humpback whale off the coast of Juneau, Alaska, KTUU reports. The four boaters were outside of Auke Bay, on the west side of Coghlan Island, Saturday when the whale unexpectedly surfaced in front of...

Nepal families face hunger as coronavirus crisis hits remittances

More than 56 percent of Nepal's 5.4 million households affected as remittances drop due to global recession.

Couple Who Drew Guns on Protesters Are Black Lives Matter Supporters

A white couple who stood outside their St. Louis mansion and pointed guns at protesters support the Black Lives Matter movement and don't want to become heroes to those who oppose the cause, their attorney said Monday. Video posted online showed Mark McCloskey, 63, and his 61-year-old wife, Patricia, standing...

Taiwan warns citizens of Hong Kong risk after China law passed

President Tsai Ing-wen says she is 'very disappointed' with law, as island unveils measures to help Hong Kong arrivals.

TikTok denies sharing Indian user data with Chinese government

TikTok's denial came a day after India banned the wildly popular app, citing national security and privacy concerns.

Louisville Mayor Now Under Investigation

The heat is being turned up on Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, three and a half months after Breonna Taylor was killed after the city's police officers descended upon her apartment with a no-knock warrant in the middle of the night. None of the officers who fired their weapons during the...

Dr. Dre's Marriage of 24 Years Is Over

It's over for Dr. Dre and his wife of more than two decades. Nicole Young, who married the rapper and music mogul (real name Andre Young) in 1996, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, Billboard reports. Though this is Dre's first marriage, he has five children from previous relationships...

Scientists warn new virus in pigs has potential pandemic risk

G4 type descended from H1N1 has 'all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus', Chinese scientists say.

Venezuela's Maduro orders EU envoy to leave after fresh sanctions

EU subjected 11 officials to sanctions, citing their actions against the democratic functioning of Venezuela's Congress.

Veteran Kashmir leader SAS Geelani quits secessionist alliance

The 90-year-old's decision over alliance's inability to counter India's move could further weaken the separatist cause.

States Are Backtracking Amid Virus Resurgence

Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide, the AP reports. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's order went into effect immediately...

UN to call for $10bn aid for Syrians at virtual donor meeting

European Union to lead meeting of 60 governments, NGOs as UN seeks billions for Syrians and countries hosting refugees.

India's first COVID-19 vaccine candidate cleared for human trials

Drug Controller General of India approves Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for clinical human trials which will start in July.

China passes controversial Hong Kong nat'l security law: reports

Law expected to come into force for July 1, and represents most radical change in Hong Kong since 1997 handover.

Duterte presidency unravels as coronavirus ravages Philippines

Analysts say the pandemic has exposed the president's 'militarist' approach and lack of a serious policy agenda.

US states hit pause on coronavirus reopening: Live updates

Bars, beaches, cinemas closed again in some US states as spike in cases underlines challenge of containing virus.

Delirium Affects, Horrifies Many COVID-19 Patients

A 31-year-old COVID-19 patient saw herself being attacked by cats. That happened after she was being experimented on in a Japanese lab. Before that, she'd felt herself on fire, unable to move and frightened. "It was so real," she said. But it wasn't. Once thought to affect mostly older patients,...

Players Start to Pass on This Season

MLB players have begun to decide they'll sit out this season because of the risk of contracting the coronavirus. The Washington Nationals will try to defend their World Series title without infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross, the AP reports. And Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that pitcher Mike Leake...

Mutation May be Increasing Coronavirus' Infectiousness

As scientists and researchers work to provide everyone with information about the new coronavirus as quickly as possible, they have to be sure the data is helpful and accurate. That daunting task is being complicated by the virus' baffling and alarming mutation, the Washington Post reports. It's a change that...

Pending Home Sales Saw Record Rebound in May

The number of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rebounded a record 44.3% in May after a record-breaking decline the previous month, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic sidelined both buyers and sellers. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its index of pending sales rose to...

Singers Take Heat After Concerts

Country singers Chase Rice and Chris Janson are getting an earful after performances Saturday before packed crowds—with few fans wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Chase Rice, whose concert was in Tennessee, posted video showing fans pushed up against each other in front of the stage....

Duda to face Warsaw mayor in Poland's presidential runoff vote

Incumbent president secures 43.7 percent of votes while runner-up Trzaskowski has 30.3 percent, official results show.

At least 23 die in Bangladesh ferry accident: Officials

Vessel hit by another ferry in capital Dhaka, close to the country's largest river port, with many still missing.

The Princess Bride 'Remade' by A-Listers

Quibi has a big treat for Princess Bride fans stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic: The beloved 1987 flick has been remade ... sort of. couples Common and Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, and Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis have been secretly...

3 Children Killed in Weekend Chicago Shootings

Activists and local leaders called for more state and federal support Sunday as weekend shootings across Chicago left three children dead, including a 10-year-old who was struck by a stray bullet that came through an apartment window, the AP reports. The Saturday night death was among at least 10 shooting...

France ex-PM Fillon awaits verdict over corruption case

Judgement day for Francois Fillon, as the former French prime minister faces possible jail time for corruption.

In Pictures: Philippines' iconic jeepneys pushed off the road

Coronavirus-related restrictions made many of the drivers jobless and forced to beg on the streets to survive.

In Pictures: Coronavirus cases hit a new high in India

Nearly 20,000 new infections reported - a jump of 100,000 cases in a week - in the world’s fourth worst-hit country.

Libya: Haftar's forces mobilise mercenaries for Sirte battle

As preparations for the battle for Sirte intensify, thousands of foreign fighters are on the way to the key city.

Trump denies knowledge of Russian bounties to kill US troops

In series of posts, US president says neither he nor the vice president were briefed about Moscow's alleged plot.

Blackface or Just Mud? Hulu Pulls Golden Girls Episode

Some say Hulu has gone too far after the streaming service pulled an episode of the Golden Girls due to a potential blackface controversy. The episode features Betty White's Rose and Rue McClanahan's Blanche wearing mud masks on their faces when they meet a Black family for the first time....

Teen Likely to Be First Millennial Saint

The Catholic Church is one step closer to having its first millennial saint, NBC News reports. A miracle has now been attributed to Carlo Acutis, a London-born Italian teen who died in 2006 at age 15 from leukemia. Acutis taught himself how to program on his family's old computer, and...

French Greens make gains as Macron’s party falters in local polls

President Macron's party faces a setback but it is a good night for the Greens after local elections in France.

Protests target Bolsonaro after Brazil's worst coronavirus week

Rallies in Brazil, 20 other countries denounce president's handling of pandemic amid record number of weekly cases.

Beyonce at BET Awards: Vote to End 'Racist ... System'

Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal to viewers: Go vote. “Your voices are being heard and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain,” said the superstar singer at the BET Awards, which celebrated its 20...

Brazil COVID-19: Protests over Bolsonaro's handling of outbreak

Protests against the Brazilian president say he is a threat to democracy and is not managing the pandemic well.

Russian Bounties on US Troops Led to Deaths: Sources

The bounties Russia allegedly put on US troops in Afghanistan led to at least one US soldier's death, sources tell the New York Times . President Trump has denied reports that he was briefed on the plot, in which Russia promised to pay the Taliban if they killed American troops, but...

Gunmen attack Pakistan stock exchange building in Karachi

Gunmen attack stock exchange building in the city of Karachi and four assailants were killed, police say.

Hong Kong security law could mean life sentence for guilty: Media

Top officials are meeting in Beijing to draft the law, which is expected to come into force before Wednesday.

After Historic Vote, Mississippi Flag Will Be Scrapped

It's almost done: Mississippi lawmakers on Sunday passed a bill to change the state flag. After voting Saturday to suspend legislative deadlines and file the bill, the GOP-controlled state legislature held debates on the bill Sunday and voted, with the House passing the bill 91-23 and the Senate then opening...

14 Filipinos missing from fishing boat after collision at sea

Hong Kong-flagged cargo vessel bound for Australia collided with FV Liberty 5 off the western coast of the Philippines.

UK's Johnson eyes school-building boom after coronavirus slump

Rebuilding programme will start in this year with first 50 projects to be supported by additional $1.23bn budget.

More than 500,000 dead from coronavirus: Live updates

The US has most recorded deaths, with new cases surging and growing concern the outbreak could spiral out of control.

Mississippi votes to remove Confederate emblem from state flag

The state is the last in the US with a flag that has the controversial Confederate battle emblem as part of its design.

Pakistan producing own ventilators as COVID-19 cases rise

Gov't minister says the first home-made ventilators will be delivered to the national disaster management agency soon.

Cheneys: 'Real Men Wear Masks'

Count Liz Cheney and her dad among those attempting to shame all Americans into wearing face masks in the age of the coronavirus. The Wyoming representative tweeted a photo of former Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday in a cowboy hat and mask, captioned, "Dick Cheney says WEAR A MASK....

UK tests drone to deliver medical supplies to remote areas

In the Isle of Wight, a successful trial that used a drone to deliver medical supplies from the mainland has implications for isolated communities everywhere.

Australia: Coal towns shift focus to renewable energy

Times are changing in Australian coal towns as renewable energy replaces jobs in the coal mining industry.

China sent martial artists to LAC before deadly clash: Report

Mountain climbers and martial arts fighters were deployed before border clash with India, state media report.

Infographic: How did we get to 10 million coronavirus cases?

A timeline of the pandemic's spread around the world as global COVID-19 infections hit the 10 million mark.

Colombia women protest against rising femicide

Protests are held against femicide in Colombia after the brutal killing of a mother and her daughter.

After historic election, what next for Malawi?

How significant is Lazarus Chakwera's win and what are the challenges ahead as he takes the reins of a divided country?

2 Dead in Walmart Shooting

A man drove into a Northern California distribution center and started shooting people, killing an employee and wounding four others before he was killed by police. The shooting by a 31-year-old man with a semi-automatic rifle started about 3:30pm Saturday at the Walmart distribution center south of Red Bluff,...

UK to ease travel restrictions for COVID-19 'low-risk' countries

The UK is set to waive its 14-day quarantine for people arriving from countries it considers to be low risk for coronavirus.

Libya's GNA: 'Liberation' of Sirte, Jufra 'more urgent than ever'

Army spokesman for GNA blames deployment of mercenaries for making Sirte 'most dangerous place in Libya'.

Yemen president urges separatists to 'stop the bloodshed'

The internationally recognised president urges southern separatists to honour Riyadh pact to end conflict in the south.

Costa Rica outbreak: Mass testing before international reopening

How Costa Rica become one of the most successful Latin American nations in the fight against COVID-19.

Ghana ruling party nominates President Akufo-Addo for re-election

Akufo-Addo from New Patriotic Party will contest against former President John Mahama for the third consecutive time.

Poet Threa Almontaser's 'love letter to Yemen'

The Yemeni-American poet on her Walt Whitman Award-winning book, The Wild Fox of Yemen.

Explainer: Israel's annexation plan for occupied West Bank

The West Bank is seen as occupied territory under international law, making the planned annexation illegal.

Poland begins voting in presidential election delayed by pandemic

Incumbent President Andrzej Duda is running for re-election that could weaken the country's right-wing government.

Black Lives Matter protest turns deadly in US state of Kentucky

Shots were fired during anti-racism protest demanding prosecution of officers who shot dead a woman inside her own home.

Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on US troops

Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president says if elected president he will confront Russia's Putin.

Egypt court jails belly dancer for 'debauchery' over TikTok post

High-profile Egyptian dancer, Sama el-Masry, says contents of her mobile phone were stolen and shared without consent.

Global coronavirus death toll nears 500,000: Live updates

Brazil to produce 30.4 million doses of vaccine by January while Italy reports lowest day-to-day deaths since March 1.

Malawi presidential election: Lazarus Chakwera declared winner

Opposition alliance leader defeats incumbent Peter Mutharika to win presidency in landmark vote rerun.

The Simpsons Makes a Big Announcement

Producers of The Simpsons relented Friday and said they will no longer let white actors play non-white characters, the BBC reports. The move follows years of criticism over white actor Hank Azaria playing the voice of Indian-American character Apu, a role Azaria dropped in January, saying he found it "very...

Kashmir Muslims fear demographic shift as thousands get residency

Up to 25,000 people granted domicile certificates raising fears of the beginning of demographic change in Kashmir.

Afghanistan human rights workers killed in Kabul blast

Two employees of the country's human rights body killed after a bomb attached to their car exploded, the agency said.

Clues to Huge Fireball Over Tehran Come Via a Photo

An explosion that rattled Iran’s capital came from an area in its eastern mountains that analysts believe hides an underground tunnel system and missile production sites, satellite photos showed Saturday. What exploded in the incident early Friday that sent a massive fireball into the sky near Tehran remains unclear, as...

Teen TikTok Star Dies: 'You Will Always Be the Best Artist'

A teen TikTok star with more than 2.1 million followers , known for her dancing, choreography, and comedic routines, has died. Arjun Sarin, the manager for Siya Kakkar, told ET Online that she took her own life Wednesday night at her home in New Delhi, India. Per India Today , police...

Killer IDed in 38-Year-Old Cold Case, but He Won't Go to Prison

In September 1982, 8-year-old Kelly Ann Prosser was abducted while walking home from school in Columbus Ohio, then beaten, sexually assaulted, and strangled to death. Her body was discovered in a field two days later, but her killer was never found. Now, nearly four decades later, authorities say they have...

Rhode Island Is Ditching Part of Its Name

The smallest state in the US is not Rhode Island. Technically, the state's full, formal name is "The State of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations." The little-known latter part has been under renewed scrutiny in recent weeks amid the George Floyd protests because of its evocation of the slavery...

At least six migrants drown, 93 rescued off Libya's coast

UN says rescued migrants, including one woman who gave birth on a rubber dinghy, brought back to Libya.

2 Pickup Trucks Collide, Killing 7

A fiery crash in Colorado Friday afternoon has left seven dead and one person with serious injuries. Per a Colorado State Patrol release cited by KDVR , the accident took place around 4:30pm along US Highway 40, between Kit Carson and Hugo. CSP reports that a white Ford F-150 pickup...

Trump Keeps His Focus on Monuments With Executive Order

Earlier this week, President Trump promised to sign a "very strong" executive order regarding the protection of monuments around the US, and on Friday he got his pen out. "I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues - and combatting...

India COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Health officials warn that expanding facilities is not enough to deal with the high number of coronavirus cases.

Thoothukudi: Outrage after father, son die in police custody

Deaths of P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix in police custody in India, have caused an outcry against custodial deaths.

Sino-Indian clash: Disputed border, divided media

Chinese and Indian media take opposite approaches to reporting the deadly clash between troops along the border.

Malawi's ruling party seeks annulment of election rerun

Democratic Progressive Party calls on the election commission to annul vote, citing 'irregularities and intimidation'.

At least seven killed in Ivory Coast flash floods

Country in the middle of its April to October rainy season which sometimes causes deadly floods and landslides.

Judge: Centers Holding Immigrant Kids Are 'On Fire'

A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of children held with their parents in US immigration jails and denounced the Trump administration's prolonged detention of families during the pandemic. US District Judge Dolly Gee's order applies to kids held for more than 20 days at three family detention centers...

The US commits the same abuses it condemns abroad

In its response to the George Floyd protests, the US failed to meet the standards that it demands of other countries.

Kosovo's president: Indictment an attempt to rewrite history

Thaci is accused of murder, forced disappearance and torture against Kosovo Albanian, Serb and Roma victims.

Luiz Henrique Mandetta: 'Bolsonaro follows Trump' on coronavirus

Brazil's former health minister discusses his clash with President Jair Bolsonaro over the country's COVID-19 response.

The Simpsons ends white actors voicing characters of colour

Decision comes as entertainment industry comes under growing pressure to give more opportunities to non-white actors.

EU holds off decision on borders, US to be excluded

US, Brazil and Russia are not included in draft list of countries whose residents could travel to Europe from July.

Judge: US must free migrant children from family detention

Citing spread of coronavirus in immigration jails, judge orders release of children held with their parents by July 17.

Ethiopia agrees to delay filling Nile mega-dam, say Egypt, Sudan

Leaders of Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt agree Addis Ababa will not start filling its Nile dam before reaching an accord.

EU to bar travellers from US, Brazil: Coronavirus live updates

Diplomats say EU plans to bar travellers from US, Brazil and Russia when itorders to outsiders on July 1.

Will the CFS prevent the pending COVID-19 hunger crisis?

The UN Committee of World Food Security should lead the global response to the pandemic's impact on the food system.

Three people shot dead by Kenyan police at protest

Police fire at crowd of motorcycle taxi drivers protesting against arrest of colleague for flouting coronavirus laws.

US State Dept counterterrorism report 'disappointing': Pakistan

Islamabad calls report 'self-contradictory and selective' as US singles out Pakistan for allegedly supporting Taliban.

18 Members of Texas Family Test Positive After Party

Texas EMT Ron Barbosa says COVID-19 swept through his extended family after a single infected relative attended a surprise party for his daughter-in-law's 30th birthday. Barbosa says seven relatives were infected at the party, which around 25 people attended for various amounts of time, and they went on to infect...

How the coronavirus crisis exposes India's social inequalities

Pandemic shines spotlight on the divide as care ranges from crowded public hospitals to spacious suites at private ones.

Mexico president slammed for remark on women staying at home

Lopez Obrador criticised after saying women caring for the elderly were key in fighting coronavirus pandemic.

US watchdog: Afghanistan gov't weakened ahead of Taliban talks

The upcoming intra-Afghan dialogue is the first high-level meeting between the two after years of fighting.

Pakistan PM Says US 'Martyred' bin Laden

Pakistan's prime minister said Thursday that the United States "martyred" al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, a term that reflected a subtle stab at Washington as it's mainly used for honorable figures slain in battle. Imran Khan delivered the stab in a rambling budget speech in parliament, attacking his predecessors' foreign...

Trump Administration to SCOTUS: Strike Down ObamaCare

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act, the AP reports. The administration's latest high court filing came the same day the government reported that close to half a million people who lost their health insurance...

'For the Love of God Do Not Vote for My Dad'

Robert Regan is being campaigned against—by his own daughter. Regan, a Republican candidate for Michigan State Representative, has described himself as "so conservative that he makes Rush Limbaugh look like a liberal," and the Daily Dot reports that his stances include calling for English to be Michigan's official language,...

UN: Millions of Yemeni children on the 'brink of starvation'

Almost 2.4 million children could be malnourished by the end of the year, UNICEF warns, appealing for urgent aid.

Elton John's Ex-Wife Takes Legal Action

Elton John's ex-wife has stayed largely out of the public eye since the couple's 1988 divorce—but now Renate Blauel is seeking an injunction against the singer. The Guardian reports that it's not clear why Blauel is doing so, but notes that injunctions are often sought for privacy issues or...

Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah base, 14 arrested

Al Jazeera's sources say Iraqi forces stormed Kataib Hezbollah base to pre-empt rocket attack on US targets in Baghdad.

'Best of humanity': Indonesian fishermen rescue stranded Rohingya

Aceh residents bring stranded Rohingya ashore themselves in defiance of authorities as rights groups urge ASEAN action.

House Passes Sweeping Police Overhaul Bill

The House has approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats in a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a divided Congress struggles to address the global outcry over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black Americans, the AP reports. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gathered with members of the...

India: China deployed army in 'large numbers' at disputed border

India acknowledges for the first time that it has matched China in massing troops at their contested Himalayan border.

Liverpool wins first Premier League title since 1990

Fans across the world celebrate the title win, with thousands gathering at the club's home ground in Anfield.

Taiwan finds diplomatic sweet spot in bubble tea

The sweet drink with its chewy tapioca pearls has become synonymous with Taiwan as its global popularity has grown.

Hong Kong people opposed to national security law: Reuters survey

Latest poll shows majority of people in the territory do not support the legislation that Beijing is imposing.

Coronavirus deaths in children 'extremely rare': Live updates

Europe-wide study shows fewer than one in a 100 children who tested positive for COVID-19 end up dying.

As Fireworks Complaints Boom, Theories Are Exploding, Too

Police in Denver and Syracuse say calls complaining about fireworks being set off are up tenfold this year. Hartford has gone from a few calls a night to 200. New York City had received about 1,000 calls at this time last year; so far in 2020, it's logged about...

Team Replaces National Anthem With Inclusive Classic

The third verse of the "Star-Spangled Banner" isn't sung publicly often. But among the little-known words are "No refuge could save the hireling and slave / From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave." The Tulsa Athletic has decided that's not the message it wants to send...

Kids' Favorite Goes Chapter 11

Chuck E. Cheese—where kids could be kids while parents nursed headaches—is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 43-year-old chain, which drew kids with pizza, video games and a singing mouse mascot, was struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic. But it said the prolonged closure of many outlets due to...

UN: Yemen will 'fall off the cliff' without financial support

Rising coronavirus cases will also add to existing problems in war-torn country, UN humanitarian chief warns.

Trump: Troops to Be Moved From Germany to Poland

President Trump said Wednesday that some of the 10,000 American troops he’s pulling out of Germany will be moved to Poland on NATO's eastern flank against Russian aggression, the AP reports. "We’re going to be reducing our forces in Germany," Trump said in the Rose Garden while standing alongside...

Paralympian Dies Trying to Row Across Pacific Ocean

A spinal cord injury during her time in the Marines left Angela Madsen a paraplegic, but it didn't slow her down. She went to the Paralympics three times, including a 2012 trip during which she won bronze in the shot put event, and won several gold medals at the world...

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases.

Project Force: Where could North Korea's missiles strike?

North Korea has long wanted to develop long-range missiles that could reach the US. Now it may have achieved that.

Angela Davis: 'Racism is embedded in the fabric of this country'

Legendary activist Angela Davis on the new push to end systemic racism in the US after decades of struggle for justice.

Marathon vote on extending Putin's rule begins in Russia

Poll is taking place despite concerns over the safety of people voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

2 White Actresses Will Stop Voicing Biracial Characters

As protests calling for an end to systemic racism continue to rock the nation, two white actresses pledged Wednesday to stop voicing biracial cartoon characters, NBC News reports. Jenny Slate was first, posting on Instagram that she would no longer voice Missy on Netflix's Big Mouth . She says her reasoning...

Disneyland Has Bad News for Fans

Disney is postponing the mid-July reopening of its Southern California theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state, the company announced Wednesday. Disney had hoped to reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim on July 17 after a four-month closure due to the coronavirus, the AP reports. But...

The Crash Killed Her, but She Got Her Record

Jessi Combs was killed in a horrific crash last year—but the professional racer and Mythbusters star known as Earth's "fastest woman on four wheels" achieved the world record she was trying to set. Guinness World Records announced this week that Combs had been awarded the record for fastest land...

Yet Another Grim COVID Milestone for US

The US added 36,358 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, a single-day high that broke the previous record of 36,285 set on April 26, during what NBC News refers to as the coronavirus pandemic's first peak. Similarly, Sunday set a new global record with 183,020 new cases, the...