Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan
"I hope you’ll join me in writing to Paul Whelan and continuing to advocate for other Americans to be rescued and returned to their families," Griner wrote.
"I hope you’ll join me in writing to Paul Whelan and continuing to advocate for other Americans to be rescued and returned to their families," Griner wrote.
Hospital evacuated over elderly man with explosive lodged in his rectum
An 88-year-old arrived with an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.
An 88-year-old arrived with an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.
Ali Ahmed Aslam, often credited as inventor of chicken tikka masala, dies at 77
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
Russian hurdler stripped of 2012 Olympics gold for doping, American named champion
Russian 400-meter hurdler Natalya Antyukh will lose her gold medal from the 2012 London Games due to doping, putting American Lashinda Demus in position to be named the champion more than a decade after the race.
Russian 400-meter hurdler Natalya Antyukh will lose her gold medal from the 2012 London Games due to doping, putting American Lashinda Demus in position to be named the champion more than a decade after the race.
8 teen girls charged with murder in 'swarming' attack on man in Canada
Authorities said the girls accused in the deadly assault of the man range in age from 13-16 years old.
Authorities said the girls accused in the deadly assault of the man range in age from 13-16 years old.
Pelé's cancer worsens, Brazilian soccer legend now under 'elevated care'
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.
German court convicts 97-year-old ex-Nazi camp secretary
The ex-Nazi camp secretary was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders during World War II.
The ex-Nazi camp secretary was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders during World War II.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday: Fox News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for a Joint Meeting of Congress, according to Fox News.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night for a Joint Meeting of Congress, according to Fox News.
Taliban bans women from universities until further notice
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Thai warship sinks in rough seas, leaving 31 sailors missing
Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.
Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.
Stuck puppy rescued from a window at a high-end London store
Some on-lookers spotted a puppy wedged in-between a sign and a window at the high end fashion shop Miu Miu on London, England's Bond St.
Some on-lookers spotted a puppy wedged in-between a sign and a window at the high end fashion shop Miu Miu on London, England's Bond St.
World Cup 2026 hosts get diplomatic handover from Qatar
The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years.
The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years.
Canadian billionaire offers $35 million for information to catch parents murderer five years later
Jonathon Sherman bumped the reward from an initial $10 million Canadian dollars.
Jonathon Sherman bumped the reward from an initial $10 million Canadian dollars.
Pokémon to replace Ash, Pikachu characters in 2023
The world-famous fictional duo will start to end their journey in January 2023.
The world-famous fictional duo will start to end their journey in January 2023.
Kidnapped Washington state boy found in Vietnam, authorities searching for foster mom, her mother
Authorities say a kidnapped boy from Washington state was found in Vietnam, and they are searching for his foster mom and her mother.
Authorities say a kidnapped boy from Washington state was found in Vietnam, and they are searching for his foster mom and her mother.
Giant aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open in Berlin hotel
The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.
The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.
Ken DeLand: Missing American student in France found alive in Spain, official says
Ken Deland, a 21-year-old St. John Fisher University student, was studying abroad in France when he was last heard from in late November.
Ken Deland, a 21-year-old St. John Fisher University student, was studying abroad in France when he was last heard from in late November.
Crush at London concert venue critically injures 4 people
Police said eight people were taken to hospitals and four were in critical condition after a "large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets."
Police said eight people were taken to hospitals and four were in critical condition after a "large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets."