Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.
Video captures moment of massive Beirut explosion as bride poses for photographs
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
Beirut blast: Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's capital; at least 70 dead, thousands injured
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
Hurricane Isaias hits the Bahamas and heading towards Florida
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Hurricane Isaias ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas early Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials in Miami said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Hurricane Isaias ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas early Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials in Miami said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks.
Hurricane Isaias hitting the Bahamas and heading towards Florida
Hurricane Isaias hitting the Bahamas and heading towards Florida
Hurricane Isaias hitting the Bahamas and heading towards Florida
Scientist charged with visa fraud arrested after she left Chinese consulate in San Francisco
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
US officials tell AP: Russia spreading virus disinformation
Two Russians who have held senior roles in Moscow's military intelligence service known as the GRU have been identified as responsible for a disinformation effort directed at American and Western audiences, U.S. government officials said.
Two Russians who have held senior roles in Moscow's military intelligence service known as the GRU have been identified as responsible for a disinformation effort directed at American and Western audiences, U.S. government officials said.
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green dies at 73
Green was a guitarist, who grew up in East London.
Green was a guitarist, who grew up in East London.
Chinese researcher who took refuge in San Francisco consulate now in custody
Sacramento County jail records show Juan Tang, 37, was being held on behalf of federal authorities after she was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. It was unclear if she had an attorney who could comment on her behalf.
Sacramento County jail records show Juan Tang, 37, was being held on behalf of federal authorities after she was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. It was unclear if she had an attorney who could comment on her behalf.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
China has launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet in an attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red planet.
FBI: Researcher being harbored at Chinese consulate in SF
Tang Juan lied about her military affiliation in a visa application last October to work at the University of California, Davis and again during an FBI interview last month, according to Justice Department criminal charges.
Tang Juan lied about her military affiliation in a visa application last October to work at the University of California, Davis and again during an FBI interview last month, according to Justice Department criminal charges.
Search for missing 2-year-old leads Mexican police to 23 abducted kids, 3 women arrested
The children were being kept in squalid conditions and physically and psychologically abused and manipulated to sell handcrafted carvings and embroidered cloth in the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, authorities said.
The children were being kept in squalid conditions and physically and psychologically abused and manipulated to sell handcrafted carvings and embroidered cloth in the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, authorities said.
More than 15 million people have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
Migrant kids held in US hotels, then expelled
The Trump administration is detaining immigrant children as young as 1 in hotels before deporting them to their home countries.
The Trump administration is detaining immigrant children as young as 1 in hotels before deporting them to their home countries.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Search for child leads Mexican police to 23 abducted kids
The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.
The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.