Pakistani officials warn that swelling lake could cause more flooding
Officials in Pakistan are warning that more flooding is expected as Lake Manchar in southern Pakistan swells from unprecedented monsoon rains.
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U.S. stocks end lower for 3rd straight week, despite jobs numbers
An early morning rally fueled by slower jobs report, faded by mid-afternoon, erasing all gains.
Pakistan's "biggest calamity": Floods kill 1,200, many still at risk
416 children are among the victims, including 3 siblings who escaped the torrents but were killed seeking higher ground as they slept by a roadside.
Waterborne diseases spreading among flood victims in Pakistan
The U.N. children's agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
U.S. stocks slump as investors continue to fret over Fed plans
Markets have been roiled since Fed chair's speech Friday reaffirming central bank's aggressive plans to cool inflation.
Stocks close lower, adding to Friday's steep losses
Markets lost more ground after Powell's speech last week confirming more hikes: "We must keep at it until the job is done."
Man accused of killing 3 Muslim men in Albuquerque enters not guilty plea
A lawyer for an Afghan refugee accused in the slayings of three Muslim men in Albuquerque has entered a not guilty plea on her client's behalf.
Why has polio been found in New York, London and Jerusalem?
Polioviruses recently found the cities were mutated versions of viruses that originated in oral vaccines meant to stamp out the disease.
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Imran Khan
The move escalates political tensions in Pakistan as the ousted former prime minister holds rallies seeking to return to office.
Singapore to decriminalize sex between men
Singapore's gay community says the government's plan is "a triumph of love over fear" but warned there's still a long way to equality.
Qatar reportedly detains workers protesting late pay ahead of World Cup
At least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay were detained, and some were deported, an advocacy group says.
U.S. and South Korea begin biggest military drills in years
The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has dialed up its weapons testing activity to a record pace.
U.S. stocks slide as investors await details on next Fed hike
Stocks ended the week lower on Wall Street, as investors look ahead to Fed chairman's annual Jackson Hole speech next week.
Kabul mosque bombing kills at least 21, including prominent cleric
At least 33 others were wounded, police said. An eyewitness said the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber.
China announces new military drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
U.S. stocks up as investors focus on economy ahead of retail data
Walmart and Home Depot kick off a host of retail earnings reports on Tuesday, followed by Lowe's and Target.
China cuts interest rate to shore up slowing economy
"The momentum of economic recovery has slowed," a government spokesperson said.
Salman Rushdie "on the road to recovery" after stabbing attack, agent says
Salman Rushdie's agent says the author is "on the road to recovery" two days after suffering serious injuries in a stabbing at a lecture in upstate New York.
More U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip
A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China.
South Korea's heaviest rainfall in 80 years leaves 9 dead in Seoul
Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea's capital region, turning streets into car-clogged rivers and sending floods cascading into subway stations.
What to know as Taiwan accuses China of practicing for an invasion
Taiwan says China's ongoing war games reveal Beijing's broader intentions to control the region.
As tensions rise, Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
Taiwan says China's military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island after Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei.
China halts military, climate talks with U.S. after Pelosi's Taiwan visit
China is livid that the U.S. House speaker stopped on the island nation China claims as its own. It also conducted more military drills and sanctioned her.
Stocks dip after strong jobs report offers mixed news for investors
New data on hot U.S. jobs market suggests Fed won't be reining in its aggressive rate hikes anytime soon.
Taliban members say they didn't know slain al Qaeda leader was in Kabul
The U.S. killing of al-Qaeda's leader has sparked further infighting among factions of the Taliban over how he'd been allowed to reside in Afghanistan's capital.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
The U.S. has carried out several air strikes on Venezuelan vessels that the Trump administration has accused of carrying drugs and cartel members.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
In an interview aired Sunday on CBS News' "Face the Nation," Sen. Lindsey Graham said land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" amid rising tensions.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.