Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand's reformist leader faces uncertain PM vote
The man who won the election must overcome conservative rivals and last-ditch legal hurdles to take power.
2023-07-13 10:27
EPA recommends stricter rules on harmful lead dust in millions of homes, schools and day cares
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new federal rules to reduce the level of harmful lead dust in millions of homes, schools and child-care facilities.
2023-07-13 03:50
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage
Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.
2023-07-12 16:56
Marshall Islands country profile
Provides an overview of the Marshall Islands, including key dates about this Pacific island nation.
2023-07-12 16:52
North Korea fires long-range missile ahead of S.Korea, Japan meeting
By Josh Smith and Kantaro Komiya SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -North Korea conducted a missile test with its longest ever flight time
2023-07-12 13:17
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile after threatening US
The launch comes after Pyongyang accused the US military of repeated air incursions.
2023-07-12 11:18
Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years
Charles Manson cult follower Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 murder of a California couple.
2023-07-12 10:48
Former Manson family member Leslie Van Houten released from California prison, official says
Leslie Van Houten, a former Charles Manson follower and convicted murderer, was released from a California prison on Tuesday, a prison spokesperson told CNN.
2023-07-12 05:26
California has spent billions to fight homelessness. The problem has gotten worse
Getting people off the street is a priority for Gov. Gavin Newsom. But even with massive funding and new data on who is homeless and why, the state is struggling to see change.
2023-07-12 05:17
New Democrats ramp up pressure on defense bill as McCarthy faces pressure to appease the right
The New Democratic Coalition, which says it has a 98-House member bloc, is ramping up pressure on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to reject hardliners in his party and instead work with Republicans and Democrats to pass its annual defense legislation in a timely manner.
2023-07-11 23:51
Guam profile
Provides an overview of the US Pacific Ocean territory of Guam, home to key military bases.
2023-07-11 21:29
Samoa country profile
Provides an overview of Samoa, including key dates and facts for this Pacific island nation.
2023-07-11 20:45