Trump 'gives blessing' to proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
After being held in Guam from Covid test mistake, Detroit Marine vet comes home
The 32-year-old was quarantined and held in isolation in Guam after a COVID-19 testing mixup in which public health officials in Guam claimed he had the disease.
The 32-year-old was quarantined and held in isolation in Guam after a COVID-19 testing mixup in which public health officials in Guam claimed he had the disease.
Amazon rainforest continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it
This year, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning. He imposed a four-month ban on most fires and sent in the army.
This year, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning. He imposed a four-month ban on most fires and sent in the army.
Oakland University medical student raises medical aid supplies for Beirut after explosion
Faraj says in just five hours more than $23,000 had been raised. The money donated is going toward medical equipment, supplies, clothing and food.
Faraj says in just five hours more than $23,000 had been raised. The money donated is going toward medical equipment, supplies, clothing and food.
Russia says its approved world's first COVID-19 vaccine, despite international skepticism
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
Beirut could run out of bread in just weeks, U.N. official says
The head of the U.N. food agency urged donors "to step up now."
The head of the U.N. food agency urged donors "to step up now."
Hundreds attend vigil for victims of Beirut explosion in Dearborn
Dearborn is home to a strong Lebanese community and many of those who gathered outside the police station Friday have family still living in Lebanon.
Dearborn is home to a strong Lebanese community and many of those who gathered outside the police station Friday have family still living in Lebanon.
Canada's last intact ice shelf collapses due to warming
Canada's 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf on the northwestern edge of Ellesmere Island had been the country's last intact ice shelf until the end of July when ice analyst Adrienne White of the Canadian Ice Service noticed that satellite photos showed that about 43% of it had broken off.
Canada's 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf on the northwestern edge of Ellesmere Island had been the country's last intact ice shelf until the end of July when ice analyst Adrienne White of the Canadian Ice Service noticed that satellite photos showed that about 43% of it had broken off.
Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India; 16 dead, more than 100 hurt
A special Indian government evacuation flight carrying people home who were stranded because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.
A special Indian government evacuation flight carrying people home who were stranded because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.
President Trump signs executive order banning TikTok and WeChat 'transactions' in 45 days
The order prohibits “any transaction by a US person or within the US that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate the prohibition set forth in this order.”
The order prohibits “any transaction by a US person or within the US that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate the prohibition set forth in this order.”
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 devastation seen in new satellite images
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
US officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut blast was attack
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
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.
Detroit man from Beirut says country is in shambles after huge explosion in Lebanon capital
"After everything the people are going through with shortage of fuel, the shortage of food, no electricity, I feel so bad for everybody over there," said Zohrob.
"After everything the people are going through with shortage of fuel, the shortage of food, no electricity, I feel so bad for everybody over there," said Zohrob.
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.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.