President Biden and Brazil's Lula meeting in New York to discuss labor, climate
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
Danish artist ordered to repay museum after submitting blank canvases: 'Take the money and run'
A Danish artist has been ordered to repay a museum after running off with its money upon being commissioned to create a piece of artwork but instead submitted two empty canvases titled "Take the Money and Run."
5 Americans freed from Iran arrive home, embrace loved ones: 'Freedom!'
The Americans were freed as part of a politically risky deal that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
Michigan woman stuck in Liberia after adopting daughter from US Embassy red tape
“We feel that we’re being put in this position for political reasons instead of trying to do what’s best for our daughter,” Jeff said.
Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground
Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.
No sign of North Korea's Kim as Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings
The U.S. government has warned that the summit between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to a deal for North Korea to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Officials warn against planting unsolicited seeds from China
If you receive a package of seeds that you didn't order from another country in the mail, do not plant them. That's the warning from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) after people have reported receiving unsolicited seed packets from China.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia after viewing launchpads with Putin
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met for several hours, and it's believed that Putin is seeking North Korea's stockpile of aging ammunition and rockets.
Canada's supercharged wildfire forecast could mean bad air quality in US through fall
Canada upgraded its wildfire outlook through the fall, with officials expecting wildfire activity to be above normal to well above normal.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Russia to meet Putin, as both are locked in standoffs with the West
The meeting is a chance for the North Korean leader to get around crippling U.N. sanctions and years of diplomatic isolation. For Vladimir Putin, it’s an opportunity to refill ammunition stores that the Russia-Ukraine war has drained.
Biden pays respects at John McCain memorial to wrap up Vietnam visit
President Biden and leaders in Vietnam also met to speak about strengthening their partnership amid shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Pacific.
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.
China, North Korea developing new strategies and targets for AI-powered operations, Microsoft warns
Microsoft warned specifically of the dangers artificial intelligence is creating from malicious state actors seeking to influence, confuse, or deceive the U.S. public.
Hurricane Lee rapidly intensifies to extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it barrels through the Atlantic
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status on Thursday evening.
Watch: Otter steals $125K worth of fish from hotel ponds
An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.
Hurricane Lee forms, expected to rapidly intensify into 'extremely dangerous' major storm by weekend
Hurricane Lee continues to gain strength as it churns west in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to reach at least Category 4 strength by the weekend as it brushes past the northern Leeward Islands.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
China authorities arrest 2 for smashing shortcut through Great Wall with excavator
China's Great Wall has been pierced by Genghis Khan, the Manchus, and now, allegedly, a couple of construction workers named Zheng and Wang who wanted a shortcut.
US Open fan expelled after German player alleged the man uttered Nazi phrase
A fan was ejected from a U.S. Open tennis match early Tuesday morning after German player Alexander Zverev complained the man used language from Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime.
Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border
Algeria's coast guard fired on the tourists who broached territorial waters from Morocco.