Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Canada police respond to 'multiple shooting scenes' with homeless victims; 'lone' gunman in custody
Canadian police responded to multiple separate shooting scenes and wounded victims across the city of Langley in British Columbia Monday before the lone gunman was taken into custody.
Canadian police responded to multiple separate shooting scenes and wounded victims across the city of Langley in British Columbia Monday before the lone gunman was taken into custody.
US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after reportedly taking selfie
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan triggering evacuations
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Russian chess robot breaks child's finger during Moscow match
Video of the incident shows the robot grab the boy's finger during a chess match.
Video of the incident shows the robot grab the boy's finger during a chess match.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Man found dead after being swept into sinkhole that opened up underneath pool
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
'Where the Crawdads Sing' author Delia Owens wanted for questioning in murder
The movie adaptation of the best-selling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" hits theaters Friday — but the author’s connection to a murder in Zambia that’s nearly three decades old shared the spotlight with opening day.
The movie adaptation of the best-selling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" hits theaters Friday — but the author’s connection to a murder in Zambia that’s nearly three decades old shared the spotlight with opening day.
8 killed after Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in Greece
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, marks milestone birthday
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Guatemala returns 1st of its 21 victims from Texas trailer
The body of 13-year-old Pascual Melvin Guachiac Sipac arrived around midday Friday in Guatemala’s capital.
The body of 13-year-old Pascual Melvin Guachiac Sipac arrived around midday Friday in Guatemala’s capital.
Drug lord behind US DEA agent's killing captured in Mexico
The infamous drug lord was arrested after a search dog named “Max” found him hiding in some brush.
The infamous drug lord was arrested after a search dog named “Max” found him hiding in some brush.
Hidden van Gogh self portrait found behind another painting
A previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh has been discovered on the back of another painting through the use of X-ray imaging.
A previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh has been discovered on the back of another painting through the use of X-ray imaging.
2023 Toyota Crown: Japan flagship model to be sold in US
"The pride of Japan" is going on sale around the world, including in the U.S.
"The pride of Japan" is going on sale around the world, including in the U.S.
Pepsi fan breaks world record with 12,402 can-collection
Christian Cavaletti has been collecting Pepsi cans since 1989
Christian Cavaletti has been collecting Pepsi cans since 1989
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Thailand considering chemical castration in exchange for shorter prison term: reports
The bill was approved to move forward by 145 senators with two abstentions on Monday and awaits a second house vote and royal endorsement before it becomes a law.
The bill was approved to move forward by 145 senators with two abstentions on Monday and awaits a second house vote and royal endorsement before it becomes a law.