U.S.June 19, 2023What is Juneteenth? The history behind the oldest commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the USJuneteenth 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.
U.S.January 10, 2021Florida man fatally shoots friend after being menaced with pitchfork: deputiesA Florida man fatally shot his friend during a dispute, telling police the friend threatened him with a pitchfork, officials said Saturday.
WorldJanuary 10, 2021German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reportsSecurity 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.
WorldDecember 29, 2020COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underwayThe U.S. military began inoculating American troops based overseas this week, focusing on military and civilian health care workers, first responders and command teams.
U.S.December 28, 2020Georgia corrections officer shot at state prison, another man killed; suspect in custodyA Georgia corrections officer was shot and another man killed during an incident at a state prison early Monday morning.
WorldDecember 27, 2020German pilot traces massive syringe in recent flight to honor coronavirus vaccination campaignA pilot in Germany had some fun during a recent flight to honor the start of coronavirus vaccination campaign in Europe on Sunday.
ScienceDecember 27, 2020Pompeii dig uncovers secrets from unearthed fast-food restaurantA 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.
U.S.December 27, 2020Vehicle plunges off San Francisco cliff, driver 'miraculously' survives: fire departmentA woman in California was in serious condition after her vehicle plunged off a cliff onto a beach on Christmas morning.
WorldDecember 27, 2020Canada, Japan among nations reporting infections with fast-spreading UK coronavirus strainThe fast-spreading coronavirus strain first identified in the United Kingdom has now reached Canada and Japan, after cases cropped up in some European counties.
WorldDecember 21, 2020Sydney effectively cut off as Australian states restrict travel amid coronavirus outbreakAn 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.
WorldDecember 20, 2020Pope Francis snubs unorthodox nativity scene in Vatican’s St. Peter’s SquarePope Francis appeared to voice his displeasure with an unorthodox nativity scene in the center of St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.
U.S.December 3, 2020Winter storm moves across Central US, forecasters warn of hazardous travel conditionsBlankets of snow are expected in parts of the Central U.S. on Thursday as a storm system moves through the region.
SportsNovember 29, 2020Boston Celtics star Tristan Thompson becomes US citizenNBA star Tristan Thompson proudly became a U.S. citizen earlier this week – before jetting to Boston to join his new team.
WorldNovember 29, 2020Australian city has hottest November night on record as wildfires rageOvernight temperatures in Australia’s biggest city were the hottest ever, with officials fearing that sweltering November heat could fuel dozens of existing wildfires.
WorldNovember 23, 2020Israel PM Netanyahu secretly met with Saudi crown prince: reportsIsraeli 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.
WorldNovember 22, 2020Protesters in Guatemala break into Congress building, set fireHundreds 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.
WorldNovember 22, 2020US withdraws from Open Skies Treaty with Russia: officialsThe 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.
WorldNovember 19, 2020Australian state starts 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown; limits movement, bans outside exerciseA 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.
WorldOctober 18, 2020France moves to expel 231 radicalized foreigners after assassination of teacherThe move to expel radicalized individuals has already led to 11 arrests, including the half sister of anti-terrorism prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard.
U.S.October 18, 202021 members of white supremacy groups in Utah arrested on drug, gun chargesNearly two dozen members and associates of white supremacy organizations in Utah were arrested on gun and drug distribution charges, newly unsealed court documents show.
WorldOctober 18, 2020London Bridge attack hero could be released early from prison after Queen's interventionA 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.
U.S.October 18, 2020Dramatic rescue by Dallas cops after vehicle plunges into lake caught on body cameraDallas 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, 2019North Carolina woman, mother-in-law sex-trafficked 3 minors to help pay for man’s jail bond: prosecutorsThe 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, 2019Massachusetts rabbi’s home targeted by two suspicious fires: policeThe 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.
U.S.September 14, 2018Hurricane Florence moving slowly, but ‘wreaking havoc’ across CarolinasSlow 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.
