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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flight carrying Afghan children arrives in Chicago

The children on board were all traveling without a parent, legal guardian or other trusted adult.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.