U.S. sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing case against Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro
The Trump administration said it is sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing a case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Underwater voyage finds sea creatures thriving in deep ocean
Researchers exploring deep ocean trenches in the Pacific Ocean found thriving lifeforms.
Laura Dahlmeier, 2-time Olympic champion, dies after climbing accident
Laura Dahlmeier, who began her career at 19, won two Olympic golds at the PyeongChang Games in 2018 and
Trump announces 25% tariff on India
President Trump announced tariffs of 25% on imports from India — in addition to an unspecified "penalty."
Philly archbishop gifts Eagles Super Bowl cap to Pope Leo XIV
Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.
MS-13 gang members storm funeral in Guatemala, killing at least 7
Guatemala is plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gangs.
Arrest made in December 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson attack
A 21-year-old Melbourne man, who was not identified, was arrested at a house on suspicion he had set the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in December.
Here's what experts say about tsunami warnings in Hawaii, Japan and Russia
"It's not one that's going to cause mass devastation. But it will cause coastal flooding and it will cause damage and it does put lives at risk if people don't move to high ground," an oceanography professor says.
Family, fans bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne at U.K. funeral procession
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
Tsunami risk appears to pass for U.S. after massive Russian earthquake
A tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, an 8.8 magnitude in Russia's Far East, was canceled after small waves peaked.
8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for parts of Pacific
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Dominican authorities find 1.5 tons of coke after 12-hour boat chase
It's one of the Caribbean country's biggest seizures in history, a spokesperson for the country's Anti-Drug Agency said.
Trump gives Russia 10 days to reach ceasefire with Ukraine
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
U.K. will recognize Palestine as a state if ceasefire not agreed on, PM says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. will recognize Palestine as a state at the U.N. General Assembly in September unless Israel takes several steps to work towards peace in Gaza.
3 men convicted for stealing ancient coins in 9-minute museum heist
Three men have been convicted of the theft of hundreds of ancient gold coins from a German museum in 2022 and handed prison sentences ranging up to 11 years.
In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled Trump-Putin summit.
Trial over California National Guard deployment concludes
The trial over President Trump's deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles earlier this summer reached its third and final day Wednesday.
Trump visits Kennedy Center and announces honorees. See the full list.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition
The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials.
Falling tree kills family as Chattanooga flooding prompts water rescues
Four people have died in heavy rain and flooding that hit near Chattanooga in Tennessee, officials said.
Taylor Swift announces release date of new album, "The Life of a Showgirl"
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.