Gay Rights Group Takes Issue With Karen Pence’s New Employer
WASHINGTON — Karen Pence's return to teaching at a Virginia school that lists "homosexual or lesbian sexual activity" as among the disqualifying criteria for...
Silicon Valley Landlord Rents $1,500 Studio to 2 Cats
SAN JOSE, California — Two cats are living large in a studio apartment costing USD$1,500 (47,500 baht) a month their owner rents for them...
Bolsonaro Loosens Gun Laws in Brazil, World Murder Capital
President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday signed a decree making it easier for many Brazilians to own firearms, the first of many expected changes by the nascent administration to overhaul gun laws in the nation that leads the world in total homicides.
Death Toll in Nairobi Attack Climbs to 21, Plus 5 Attackers
NAIROBI — The death toll from an extremist attack on a luxury hotel and shopping complex in Nairobi climbed to 21, plus the five...
All Gunmen Killed at Hotel Complex: Kenyan President
NAIROBI — Kenya's security forces have killed the Islamic extremist gunmen whose assault on a luxury hotel and shopping complex took 14 "innocent lives," the country's president said Wednesday.
Celebs, Athletes Give ‘Dragon Ball’ Pop Culture Super Status
LOS ANGELES — "Dragon Ball" may be a Japanese-born anime, but the series has become a major pop culture influencer for years. Rappers sprinkle references in their rhymes, athletes channel the character's super powers when making big plays and the franchise's star even made a towering appearance at November's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Drug Trafficker Tells of Bribe to Ex-President of Mexico
NEW YORK — A Colombian drug trafficker testified Tuesday that Mexican cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman boasted about paying a USD$100 million bribe...
‘McJesus’ Sparks Outrage, Violence by Israeli Christians
An art exhibit in Israel featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by ...
UK’s May Faces No-Confidence Vote After Brexit Plan Crushed
LONDON — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos...
Al-Shabab Extremists Claim Deadly Attack at Dusit Hotel in Kenya
NAIROBI — Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. A police officer said at least 15 people had died.
