Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
2023-07-01 07:51
France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest
The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.
2023-07-01 07:29
How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
2023-07-01 06:54
Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
2023-07-01 06:50
Colorado web designer told Supreme Court a man sought her services for his same-sex wedding. He says he didn't -- and he's straight
The Colorado web designer who wanted to refuse LGBTQ customers and just won her case at the Supreme Court had claimed in court filings that a man inquired about her services for his same-sex wedding.
2023-07-01 06:19
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro barred from running for office for 8 years
Brazil's highest electoral court formed a majority to ban former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro from running for office until 2030 on Friday on charges alleging that he abused his political power and misused of public resources.
2023-07-01 02:15
Half of Americans face stifling heat, poor air quality
By Brendan O'Brien CHICAGO Half of the U.S. population was urged on Friday to take precautions when they
2023-06-30 22:17
Smoke and heat warnings affect more than 170m in US
Scorching temperatures are expected in the US west as the East Coast grapples with wildfire smoke.
2023-06-30 21:48
Poland charges Russian ice hockey player with spying
The suspect, a Russian national playing in Poland's major league, faces up to 10 years in prison.
2023-06-30 19:18
More than 70 million in parts of the South, Mississippi Valley and West are under heat alerts today
A heat wave in parts of the South and Mississippi Valley is peaking and a new one is building in the West on Friday, putting more than 70 million people in those areas under heat alerts ahead of the holiday weekend.
2023-06-30 16:51
US urges appeals court to uphold Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction
By Jonathan Stempel and Jack Queen NEW YORK The U.S. government has urged an appeals court to uphold
2023-06-30 14:24
How did Annie’s body end up on a Scottish beach?
Annie Börjesson's body was found in 2005. Police found no evidence of criminality but loved ones always had questions.
2023-06-30 13:29