Holiday June 19, 2023 What is Juneteenth? The history behind the oldest commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the US Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19 to mark the end of slavery in the United States shortly after the conclusion of the Civil War.
Florida January 10, 2021 Florida man fatally shoots friend after being menaced with pitchfork: deputies A Florida man fatally shot his friend during a dispute, telling police the friend threatened him with a pitchfork, officials said Saturday.
Germany January 10, 2021 German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reports Security at Germany’s lower house of parliament has reportedly been increased following the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington by rioters last week.
MILITARY December 29, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway The U.S. military began inoculating American troops based overseas this week, focusing on military and civilian health care workers, first responders and command teams.
CRIME December 28, 2020 Georgia corrections officer shot at state prison, another man killed; suspect in custody A Georgia corrections officer was shot and another man killed during an incident at a state prison early Monday morning.
Coronavirus December 27, 2020 German pilot traces massive syringe in recent flight to honor coronavirus vaccination campaign A pilot in Germany had some fun during a recent flight to honor the start of coronavirus vaccination campaign in Europe on Sunday.
Ancient Rome December 27, 2020 Pompeii dig uncovers secrets from unearthed fast-food restaurant A supposed fast-food restaurant at Pompeii has been completely unearthed, helping to reveal dishes that might have been popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city.
California December 27, 2020 Vehicle plunges off San Francisco cliff, driver 'miraculously' survives: fire department A woman in California was in serious condition after her vehicle plunged off a cliff onto a beach on Christmas morning.
Coronavirus December 27, 2020 Canada, Japan among nations reporting infections with fast-spreading UK coronavirus strain The fast-spreading coronavirus strain first identified in the United Kingdom has now reached Canada and Japan, after cases cropped up in some European counties.
Australia December 21, 2020 Sydney effectively cut off as Australian states restrict travel amid coronavirus outbreak An outbreak in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs has grown to more than 80 coronavirus cases within the last 24 hours, prompting authorities to effectively close any travel to and from Australia’s largest city.
Pope Francis December 20, 2020 Pope Francis snubs unorthodox nativity scene in Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square Pope Francis appeared to voice his displeasure with an unorthodox nativity scene in the center of St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Weather December 3, 2020 Winter storm moves across Central US, forecasters warn of hazardous travel conditions Blankets of snow are expected in parts of the Central U.S. on Thursday as a storm system moves through the region.
NBA November 29, 2020 Boston Celtics star Tristan Thompson becomes US citizen NBA star Tristan Thompson proudly became a U.S. citizen earlier this week – before jetting to Boston to join his new team.
Weather November 29, 2020 Australian city has hottest November night on record as wildfires rage Overnight temperatures in Australia’s biggest city were the hottest ever, with officials fearing that sweltering November heat could fuel dozens of existing wildfires.
Israel November 23, 2020 Israel PM Netanyahu secretly met with Saudi crown prince: reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled overnight by a civilian jet to Saudi Arabia reportedly for a secret meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which would mark the first known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials.
Latin America November 22, 2020 Protesters in Guatemala break into Congress building, set fire Hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Guatemalan lawmakers' decisions to approve a controversial budget that cut education and health spending broke into the country’s Congress building Saturday, setting part of it on fire.
Russia November 22, 2020 US withdraws from Open Skies Treaty with Russia: officials The United States officially pulled out of another arms control pact with Russia on Sunday, marking the end of a six-month notification process informing Moscow, U.S. officials told Fox News.
World November 19, 2020 Australian state starts 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown; limits movement, bans outside exercise A region in Australia is returning to early coronavirus pandemic days after a six-day lockdown began midnight Wednesday, bringing an entire community to a standstill amid a new virus cluster.
Emmanuel Macron October 18, 2020 France moves to expel 231 radicalized foreigners after assassination of teacher The move to expel radicalized individuals has already led to 11 arrests, including the half sister of anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard.
CRIME October 18, 2020 21 members of white supremacy groups in Utah arrested on drug, gun charges Nearly two dozen members and associates of white supremacy organizations in Utah were arrested on gun and drug distribution charges, newly unsealed court documents show.
United Kingdom October 18, 2020 London Bridge attack hero could be released early from prison after Queen's intervention A convicted murderer who was dubbed a hero after helping to stop the London Bridge terror attack last year could have his sentence cut after Queen Elizabeth intervened.
Police and Law Enforcement October 18, 2020 Dramatic rescue by Dallas cops after vehicle plunges into lake caught on body camera Dallas police officers praised for their quick response to a car submerged in a local lake earlier this week said they were just doing their jobs.
U.S. August 27, 2019 North Carolina woman, mother-in-law sex-trafficked 3 minors to help pay for man’s jail bond: prosecutors The wife and the mother of a N.C. man who is behind bars on hit-and-run and gun charges were themselves sent to prison after the pair participated in a bid to help the man make bail money by aiding his scheme of sex trafficking minors, officials said.
U.S. May 17, 2019 Massachusetts rabbi’s home targeted by two suspicious fires: police The home of a Massachusetts rabbi – which doubles as a Jewish community center – has been the target of two suspicious fires in less than a week.
Hurricane Florence September 14, 2018 Hurricane Florence moving slowly, but ‘wreaking havoc’ across Carolinas Slow moving and powerful Hurricane Florence is “wreaking havoc” across the Carolinas as the Category 1 storm continues to dump massive amounts of rain that could trigger catastrophic floods inland.
