Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
NJ company smuggled baby eels out of Europe to factory in China, indictment alleges
The federal government has indicted a seafood distributor and eight of its employees and associates on charges of smuggling valuable eels.
The federal government has indicted a seafood distributor and eight of its employees and associates on charges of smuggling valuable eels.
Madeleine McCann: Search for missing girl continues 15 years later
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Drone carrying guns from U.S. crashes into tree in Canada
A drone carrying firearms over the border from the United States crashed into a tree in Canada, police said.
A drone carrying firearms over the border from the United States crashed into a tree in Canada, police said.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
4-year-old in pajamas takes mom’s car for a joyride
A 4-year-old in his pajamas took his mom's car for a joyride before crashing into two parked cars.
A 4-year-old in his pajamas took his mom's car for a joyride before crashing into two parked cars.
European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
China building collapse: 2 injured, 9 arrested including owner
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Evacuations underway in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American lawmaker to visit Ukraine since the war erupted.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American lawmaker to visit Ukraine since the war erupted.
Civilians 'begging to get saved' from Mariupol steel mill as Russian attacks intensify
The United Nations is trying to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol, where an estimated 1,000 civilians are still sheltering in a steel mill.
The United Nations is trying to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol, where an estimated 1,000 civilians are still sheltering in a steel mill.
Relatives: Former Marine from NY killed while fighting in Ukraine
Willy Joseph Cancel was killed Monday while working for a military contracting company that sent him to Ukraine.
Willy Joseph Cancel was killed Monday while working for a military contracting company that sent him to Ukraine.
Foul play not suspected at this time in death of whistleblower investigating Deutsche Bank
Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.
Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.
American tourists bring 'souvenir' artillery shell to Israel airport, prompting bomb scare
A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel's airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.
A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel's airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.
Canadian faces deportation for alleged naked dance on sacred Bali volcano
A Vancouver man is facing deportation from Bali, Indonesia, over allegations that he danced naked on a sacred volcano in violation of the country's laws.
A Vancouver man is facing deportation from Bali, Indonesia, over allegations that he danced naked on a sacred volcano in violation of the country's laws.
Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors unite to deliver powerful message
Holocaust survivors across the world are uniting to deliver a message on the dangers of unchecked hate and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global antisemitism. The annual remembrance known as Yom HaShoah is one of the most solemn on Israel's calendar.
Holocaust survivors across the world are uniting to deliver a message on the dangers of unchecked hate and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global antisemitism. The annual remembrance known as Yom HaShoah is one of the most solemn on Israel's calendar.
US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
Scores of skulls believed to be part of recent crime scene are actually thousands of years old
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).