Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
An appeals court Wednesday granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of ...
Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid that was closed nearly three days ...
The Olympic torch is being welcomed in French port city of Marseille with fanfare and high security
Paris Games organizers have promised “fantastic” celebrations as the arrival of a majestic ship carrying the Olympic torch from Greece is expected to draw a huge ...
Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here’s why they’re now named Scouting America
After more than a century, Boy Scouts of America is rebranding as Scouting America, another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change. Founded 114 years ...
Storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes, hail and strong winds
Severe storms barreled through the Midwest, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes throughout the region that forecasters warned could stretch into Wednesday ...
Western Hemisphere nations pledge to continue coordinating response to historic regional migration
Representatives from 22 Western Hemisphere countries gathered in Guatemala renewed their commitment Tuesday to continue offering legal pathways to enter their countries, to ...
Grit, humor, grief and gloom mix as Ukrainians face a dangerous new phase in the war
Paintbrush in hand, Anastasiya Sereda is working on a painting of a chubby-faced panda in the uniform of a Ukrainian soldier. Propped on her easel is the reason why – a photo ...
House Republicans will turn to K-12 schools in latest antisemitism probe
The leaders of three large public school systems will appear before Congress on Wednesday to answer questions about how they have handled incidents of antisemitism on their ...
Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 on Tuesday night in Game 1 ...
Trump in no hurry as he leans into the pageantry of vice presidential tryouts
As former President Donald Trump remains stuck in the courtroom listening to salacious details of an affair he denies, another spectacle is playing out in the background as his ...
Has Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict
Facing heat over its military support for Israel’s war, the Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind formal verdict this week on whether the airstrikes on ...
Power restored to nearly 700 customers in downtown Raleigh, businesses forced to close temporarily
People couldn’t miss the several businesses in downtown Raleigh on Tuesday afternoon with signs on doors that read “Closed.” ...