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Japan November 7, 2024

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

After spending months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant, a robot has delivered a small sample of melted nuclear fuel.

Australia November 7, 2024

Australia announces plan to ban social media for kids under 16

The Australian government on Thursday announced on Thursday its intent to ban social media usage for children under 16 and hold platforms responsible for compliance.

Idaho November 2, 2024

An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

Idaho's Southwest District Health, a regional public health department, appears to be the first in the country to be restricted from administering COVID-19 vaccines.

South Carolina November 1, 2024

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite broadly supported plea to cut sentence to life

Richard Moore was put to death by lethal injection in South Carolina for the 1999 killing of a convenience store clerk; an appeal for mercy was supported by three jurors from his trial.

Spain October 31, 2024

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

After flash floods in Spain left at least 158 people dead, residents salvaged what they could from their homes and crews searched for bodies in buildings and stranded cars.

Georgia October 30, 2024

Alabama man who threatened Fani Willis sentenced to 21 months in prison, issues tearful apology

Arthur Ray Hanson II was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for leaving threatening phone messages for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the Fulton County sheriff.

Spain October 30, 2024

At least 63 dead in devastating flash floods across eastern Spain, officials say

Spanish authorities say at least 63 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and highways.

Ukraine October 29, 2024

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the North Korean troops expected to join Russian forces on the front line in Ukraine are pushing the war 'beyond the borders' of the warring countries.

Minnesota October 26, 2024

Search underway for man accused of killing his pregnant wife while on parole for murder

A search is underway for Mychel Stowers, a 36-year-old Minnesota man charged with killing his pregnant wife while on parole for the 2008 murder of a St. Paul man.

Asia October 26, 2024

At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

At least 85 people are dead and 41 others are missing amid flooding and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines; many areas remain isolated with people needing to be rescued.

United Kingdom October 26, 2024

A man who abused up to 3,500 girls online has been sentenced for crimes including manslaughter

Alexander McCartney, a 26-year-old online predator from Ireland who allegedly carried out catfishing attacks on over 3,000 girls around the world, has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.