Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.
2023-08-08 13:25
Tuesday night's $1.55 billion Mega Millions drawing could bring largest jackpot in the lottery's history
The Mega Millions drawing Tuesday night offers a top prize of an estimated $1.55 billion -- which would be the largest jackpot the lottery has ever awarded, according to lottery officials.
2023-08-08 12:48
Moody's downgrades 10 US banks, warns of possible cuts to others
By Lananh Nguyen and Juby Babu Ratings agency Moody's downgraded the credit ratings of several U.S. banks on
2023-08-08 11:19
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?
The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.
2023-08-08 10:47
Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger's junta.
2023-08-08 07:45
Acting US deputy secretary of state meets with military junta leader in Niger
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met with the some of the leaders of the military junta in Niger Monday, she told reporters on a call.
2023-08-08 05:52
Trump argues against more restrictive rules over evidence in 2020 election interference case
Former President Donald Trump's legal team has proposed more lax rules than those sought by prosecutors over what he can do with evidence he is provided in the criminal election interference case.
2023-08-08 05:15
Biden's student loan policies continue to face legal challenges
Legal challenges are continuing to target some of President Joe Biden's student loan policies. While his major student loan forgiveness program was blocked by the Supreme Court, the Biden administration is also facing lawsuits over some of its other policy changes aimed at making it easier for borrowers to pay back their loans.
2023-08-08 04:46
Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
2023-08-08 04:29
US government offices close in DC due to severe storm threat
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON U.S. government offices in the Washington area closed early on Monday due to a
2023-08-08 04:16
South Korea Jamboree: 'Our scouts have been phenomenal' says Bedfordshire leader
A unit leader says youngsters have shown resilience at the ill-fated World Scout Jamboree.
2023-08-08 01:46
U.S. consumers saying 'bad time to buy' a house hits 13-year high in July
By Safiyah Riddle The share of U.S. consumers who believe it is a bad time to buy a
2023-08-08 01:23