Suspects to Plead Innocent Over Kim Jong Nam’s Assassination
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Two women accused of poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler in a bizarre airport assassination are expected to plead innocent when they appear in a Malaysian court on Friday, their lawyers said.
5 Indonesian Provinces Declare Emergencies Over Forest Fires
JAKARTA — Five Indonesian provinces have declared states of emergency as peatlands burn in Aceh and the risk of fires spreading elsewhere increases during the annual dry season, an official said Wednesday.
Spinning Ohio State Fair Ride Breaks Apart; 1 Dead, 7 Injured
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A swinging and spinning amusement park ride called the Fire Ball broke apart on the opening day of the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, hurtling people through the air, killing at least one and injuring seven others.
Should You Be Worried About the Rise of AI?
SAN FRANCISCO — Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk recently slugged it out online over the possible threat artificial intelligence might one day pose to the human race, although you could be forgiven if you don't see why this seems like a pressing question.
Trump: Nation Closer to Liberation from ‘Obamacare’
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Celebrating a slim but symbolic health-care win in Washington, President Donald Trump told supporters in Ohio on Tuesday night that the nation was one step closer to liberation from the "Obamacare nightmare."
Bieber Cancels World Tour Days After China Snub
NEW YORK — Justin Bieber is canceling the rest of his Purpose World Tour "due to unforeseen circumstances."
Venezuela’s Maduro Remixes ‘Despacito’ into Campaign Jingle (Video)
CARACAS, Venezuela — There's a new take on the hit Latin pop song "Despacito." And this one is not garnering accolades from its producers.
64 Years After Korean War, North Still Digging up Bombs
HAMHUNG, North Korea — In the 10 years he has been digging up ordnance from the Korean War, Maj. Jong Il Hyon has lost five colleagues to explosions. He carries a lighter one gave him before he died. He also bears a scar on his left cheek from a bomb disposal mission gone wrong.
Britain’s Chris Froome Wins 4th Tour de France
PARIS — After the champagne bubbles fade and Chris Froome drifts away from his Sunday night celebrations to reflect on a fourth Tour de France win, he may do so with greater fondness than the others.
England Beats India to Win Fourth Women’s Cricket World Cup
LONDON — England lifted the Women's Cricket World Cup for the fourth time after beating India by nine runs at Lord's on Sunday.
