At least 189 bodies found at US 'green' funeral home
Authorities were alerted about the Colorado "green burials" funeral home after reports of foul odour.
2023-10-18 23:18
Nigerian police: Lagos blacksmith's illegal gun factory busted
A factory of a blacksmith was a cover for manufacturing and selling arms to criminals, police say.
2023-10-18 20:19
Swift confirmation of new ambassador to Israel uncertain as Senate Republicans attack his involvement in Iran nuclear deal
President Joe Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will face tough questions from Senate Republicans during his confirmation hearing Wednesday morning -- and some are already signaling that they may slow down consideration of his nomination on the Senate floor.
2023-10-18 19:28
11-year-old De'Evan McFall dreamed of making it to the NFL. A stray bullet stopped that goal in its tracks
De'Evan is among more than 1,300 children and teens that have been killed by a gun in 2023 in the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
2023-10-18 18:53
Joran van der Sloot is expected to plead guilty in an extortion case today -- and may be forced to give details on Natalee Holloway's death
Almost two decades after Alabama teen Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba, the prime suspect in her disappearance might soon reveal long-awaited details about how she died.
2023-10-18 18:24
Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
2023-10-18 17:28
Biden arrives in Israel after Arab leaders summit cancelled
The US president lands in Israel as Gaza reels from a hospital blast feared to have killed hundreds.
2023-10-18 16:22
Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake
The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts.
2023-10-18 15:56
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off
With nearly all votes counted, President George Weah and his Joseph Boakai are running neck and neck.
2023-10-18 15:29
Man who is accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds is facing a misdemeanor firearm charge
A man who is accused of bringing guns to the Wisconsin Capitol grounds twice in one day earlier this month has been charged with a misdemeanor count of carrying a firearm in a public building, records show.
2023-10-18 14:59
Sudan conflict: Ethnic cleansing committed in Darfur, UK says
Analysis of satellite images provides evidence that dozens of Darfur villages have been burned down.
2023-10-18 13:16
US State Department warns Americans not to travel to Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war
The US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Lebanon and will allow family members of US government personnel and some non-emergency personnel to voluntarily depart the country "due to the unpredictable security situation."
2023-10-18 11:50