Chicago veteran-led group assisting refugees with housing
"I'm very happy. I'm very happy. I'm safe and here," said one evacuee, Najiba Hassani. "I can't believe it right now that I am here"
"I'm very happy. I'm very happy. I'm safe and here," said one evacuee, Najiba Hassani. "I can't believe it right now that I am here"
Former Nazi camp secretary, 96, caught after fleeing German trial
A 96-year-old former secretary for the Stutthof concentration camp SS commander has been caught after skipping her German trial on Thursday.
A 96-year-old former secretary for the Stutthof concentration camp SS commander has been caught after skipping her German trial on Thursday.
US military leaders favored keeping troops in Afghanistan amid withdrawal
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
WHO to revive probe into COVID-19 origins, officials warn time is running out
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
Homeless man shot with arrow, Vancouver police say
A homeless man was shot with an arrow on the streets of Vancouver on Thursday. Police said the attack showed a shocking level of callousness and disregard.
A homeless man was shot with an arrow on the streets of Vancouver on Thursday. Police said the attack showed a shocking level of callousness and disregard.
White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
Mexican host, husband reportedly flee country after embezzling $146 million
Inés Gómez Mont is famous as a talk show host and sideline sports reporter, widely known for proposing to Tom Brady during the 2008 Super Bowl. He politely declined.
Inés Gómez Mont is famous as a talk show host and sideline sports reporter, widely known for proposing to Tom Brady during the 2008 Super Bowl. He politely declined.
Flight carrying Afghan children arrives in Chicago
The children on board were all traveling without a parent, legal guardian or other trusted adult.
The children on board were all traveling without a parent, legal guardian or other trusted adult.
New Zealand cops bust men trying to sneak into locked-down city with 'large amounts' of KFC
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Biden says US 'not seeking a new Cold War' during UN address
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. is entering a “new era of diplomacy” during his first address before the U.N. General Assembly.
Shooting at Russia’s Perm State University leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt
A shooting at Russia’s Perm State University left six people dead and at least 28 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained.
A shooting at Russia’s Perm State University left six people dead and at least 28 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained.
How to see the harvest moon
Also known as the fruit or barley moon or the corn moon, the harvest moon will appear full for around three days starting Monday night.
Also known as the fruit or barley moon or the corn moon, the harvest moon will appear full for around three days starting Monday night.
US soldiers play with evacuee Afghan children in Texas
According to local media, the children are among almost 10,000 evacuees housed at the Fort Bliss Dona Ana Complex.
According to local media, the children are among almost 10,000 evacuees housed at the Fort Bliss Dona Ana Complex.
North Korea, South Korea test missiles hours apart, raising tensions
North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles hours apart Wednesday, raising tensions between the rivals.
North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles hours apart Wednesday, raising tensions between the rivals.
Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.
About 200 Westerners, including Americans, fly out of Afghanistan
Dozens of foreigners, including Americans, flew out of Kabul on Thursday, marking the first large-scale evacuation since the U.S left Afghanistan.
Dozens of foreigners, including Americans, flew out of Kabul on Thursday, marking the first large-scale evacuation since the U.S left Afghanistan.
North Korea holds toned-down military parade to celebrate founding
North Korean civil defense forces carried rifles and health workers wore gas masks and hazmat suits in a parade to celebrate its 73rd anniversary.
North Korean civil defense forces carried rifles and health workers wore gas masks and hazmat suits in a parade to celebrate its 73rd anniversary.
Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Mexico hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake near Acapulco, killing at least 1
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person.
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person.



















