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August 11, 2024

Ex-North Dakota politician admits to traveling to Czech Republic for sex with minor

Former North Dakota lawmaker Ray Holmberg has pleaded guilty to traveling to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor during multiple trips to the Czech Republic.

August 10, 2024

Uvalde school shooter’s uncle tried to intervene, but his call came 10 minutes after gunman was dead

Following a prolonged legal fight, Uvalde officials have released a collection of video and audio recordings from the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

August 10, 2024

Large geological feature known as the 'Double Arch' and the 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah

National Park Service officials said a popular geological feature in Utah known as the 'Hole in the Roof,' the 'Toilet Bowl' and the 'Double Arch' has collapsed.

August 9, 2024

Venezuela's Maduro bans X for 10 days following exchange with Elon Musk

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered a 10-day ban on access to X in his country after a heated exchange with its owner Elon Musk following the country's presidential election.

August 9, 2024

How to get the best view of the Perseids meteor shower

The annual Perseids meteor shower is expected to continue through September. Astronomers say it's one of the brightest and most visible meteor showers of the year.

August 8, 2024

Britain remains on alert for further unrest, even after anti-racism campaigners face down far right

After a week of anti-immigrant violence across the U.K., British authorities said they are preparing for possible further unrest and applauded the efforts of police and anti-racism campaigners.

August 8, 2024

US ambassador to Japan to skip Nagasaki A-bomb memorial service because Israel was excluded

The U.S., EU and five other G-7 nations said they will send lower-ranked envoys instead of ambassadors to this year's atomic bombing memorial in Nagasaki because Israel was excluded.

August 8, 2024

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.

August 7, 2024

Polish man sentenced to four months, deported from Denmark for June assault on Danish prime minister

A Polish man has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in the shoulder; the man also confessed to separate charges including sexual harassment.

August 7, 2024

WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

The World Health Organization Director-General asked independent experts to advise WHO on whether the spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be declared a global emergency.