World

John Fetterman 44 mins ago

Fetterman still enthusiastically supportive of Stefanik for US ambassador to UN: 'Always was a hard YES'

Sen. John Fetterman continues supporting Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the UN.

Syria 51 mins ago

American who was detained by Assad regime while on Christian pilgrimage freed

Travis Timmerman appeared free in Syria on Thursday, saying he was detained by the Assad regime seven months ago after crossing into the country during a Christian pilgrimage.

VIDEO 1 hour ago

Assad's torture chambers in Syria exposed

Syria's Bashar Assad has been accused of extreme torture and murder within his prison system. (Getty Images, Reuters, AP)

Drones 2 hours ago

NJ gov says feds have authority to shoot down drones, 'wouldn't be opposed’ to them playing ‘more robust role'

New Jersey's governor says the feds have the authority to shoot down drones flying over his state and that he "wouldn't be opposed" to them playing a "more robust role."

Trump Transition 2 hours ago

Don't expect any US-Russia rapprochement on Trump’s Watch

President-elect Donald Trump's relationship with Russia is not likely to produce a sea-change when it comes to our dealings with the Kremlin. If anything it could even get worse.

Politics 7 hours ago

Trump says Ric Grenell will be 'high up' in administration after report says ex-intel chief will be Iran envoy

President-elect Trump said Ric Grenell will serve in a “high up" position during his second term after reports that he is being considered for special envoy for Iran.

US 13 hours ago

Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death, fleeing country charged with obstruction

Ryan Borgwardt faces a misdemeanor charge after he abandoned his wife and three children for Eastern Europe after allegedly faking his own drowning last summer.

Politics 16 hours ago

Marine critic of Afghan withdrawal to lead rank-and-file enlistees in Senate visits promoting Hegseth

Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller will lead a group of rank-and-file service members around the halls of the Senate next Wednesday to lobby for Pete Hegseth before lawmakers leave for Christmas.

Travel 16 hours ago

Popular travel destination to hike hot springs 'bathing tax' in effort to tackle overtourism: report

Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism.

The World Cup 16 hours ago

Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2034 World Cup despite human rights concerns

FIFA confirmed Wednesday that Saudi Arabia, the only country to submit a bid, will host the World Cup in 2034 despite human rights concerns.