Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star Jungkook
The suspect allegedly tried to transfer millions of dollars worth of shares from the K-pop singer's account.
Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil attempts to pass Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy, causing a spike in fuel prices
Alabama jail staff didn’t help when she went into labor — other inmates did, lawsuit says
In a state with a long history of arresting pregnant women, one mom in custody says she was left to fend for herself.
Taiwan stages live-fire drill on mainland-facing island as Trump heads to Beijing
Taiwan staged a large-scale live-fire drill on a frontline island near mainland China on Wednesday, hours before President Donald Trump was due to land in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The exercise on Kinmen, also known as Quemoy, simulated a People’s Liberation Army amphibious assault on the coastline.
The coming Xi-Trump summit has triggered renewed anxiety in Taiwan that it could become a bargaining chip in their broader negotiations, after Trump indicated that...
Trump flies to Beijing, Nvidia’s Huang joins trip at last minute
US President Donald Trump said he would urge China’s Xi Jinping to “open up” to American business, and belatedly added Nvidia’s Jensen Huang to the list of executives accompanying him on a trip to Beijing.
“I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to ‘open up’ China so that these brilliant people can work their magic,” Trump said on social media. “I will make that my very first request.”
Huang boarded Air Force One during a refuelling stop in Alaska on Wednesday,...
Is the U.S. slipping into 'Competitive Authoritarianism?'
What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin.
Dems warn a third of Congressional Black Caucus could be wiped out by redistricting wars
The Congressional Black Caucus is expected to dramatically lose membership because of the Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling.
Sleeping bear lured from tree with donuts and peanut butter
Sleeping bear lured from tree with donuts and peanut butter
World's first international football stadium given protected status
The first Hampden Park is designated a scheduled monument in recognition of its place in football history.
Trump insults reporter asking about the spiralling cost of his ballroom
Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who pressed him about the budget for the White House ballroom renovation on Tuesday (12 May).
Wyoming mine aims to increase domestic supply of rare-earth elements
China has a tight grip on rare-earth elements that are key to electronics, electric vehicles and fighter jets. A mine in Wyoming raises hopes for a domestic supply.
Olly Murs completes second day of charity challenge
The 41-year-old is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London.