WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Vybz Kartel free: Dancehall star to be released after years behind bars
In a unanimous decision Wednesday, the court decided against a retrial in the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found.
These countries have the best work-life balance – and the US isn’t one of them
Need a better work-life balance in 2024? These countries are leading the way, according to a new study.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Boy killed in Cancun shootout between rival drug dealers
Armed men on jet skis opened fire toward the beach, apparently aiming at rival drug dealers with whom they were feuding, officials said.
Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
Taylor Swift says she’s 'completely in shock' after UK dance class attack
Taylor Swift wrote that “the horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock."
UK stabbing: 2 children killed, 9 others injured in ‘ferocious attack,’ police say
A 17-year-old boy is in custody after a stabbing during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England. Two children have died and nine others have been injured with some in serious condition, officials said.
North Korean officials seek medicines for leader’s obesity-related health issues, South Korea says
South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Heart Attack Ethiopia: Medical duo part of team saving lives in their home country
Two doctors from metro Atlanta are leading a cardiac care team to their home country of Ethiopia in hopes of improving heart health as well as delivering over a million dollars in medical supplies.
Mom of 2 and contract worker faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from Vinivia
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
Pilot sole survivor after plane crashes near Nepal airport, claiming 18 lives
A Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 out of 19 people on board.
Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
World’s most powerful passports for 2024 revealed: Here’s where US ranks
All the world’s passports were ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Couple sailing across Atlantic found dead on remote Nova Scotia island
A Canadian couple, James Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood, who set out to sail across the Atlantic, were found dead on Sable Island in Nova Scotia.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Scottish cottage with views of British Open golf tournament hits market for $1.95M
'Best house in golf' is set in the middle of The Royal Troon Golf Club course.
Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain
As the world continues to recover from massive business and travel disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, malicious actors are trying to exploit the global IT outage for their own gain.