A US citizen says he had acid thrown in his face after being told to go back to his country
A man has been arrested after allegedly throwing acid in the face of a US citizen, who says his attacker told him to “go back to (his)…
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Gay Byrne, veteran Irish broadcaster, dead at 85
Veteran Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne has died aged 85, his longtime employer RTÉ announced on Monday. The network said Byrne, who hosted “The…
Continue Reading These birds may have more friends than you
Complex societies were thought to only exist among mammals, including humans, other primates, elephants, giraffes and dolphins. But a new study shows…
Continue Reading New Zealand’s Indian community angered by ‘punishment’ visa changes
New Zealand’s immigration minister, Iain Lees-Galloway, has asked for a review of recent changes to visa rules following protests from the…
Continue Reading Eight people arrested in Vietnam in connection with Essex truck deaths
Police in Vietnam have arrested eight people in connection with the deaths of 39 people found dead in a truck in England last month, Vietnamese state…
Continue Reading A white supremacist group filmed in front of the Emmett Till sign weeks after it was made bulletproof
A white supremacist group filmed a video in front of the Emmett Till Memorial in Sumner, Mississippi, over the weekend, officials say. A security…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for November 4: Impeachment, McDonald’s, Airbnb, measles
It’s the first full week of Movember. Also, NoShavember. Confused? Both focus on health — and a lot more hair. Here’s what else…
Continue Reading California authorities found and destroyed $1 billion worth of marijuana plants
A tip about supposedly legal hemp production led California investigators to fields of marijuana plants. About 10 million of them. The Kern County…
Continue Reading A foster mom was arrested in an adoption scheme and authorities say she used her adopted son as bait
A foster mom was arrested in an alleged adoption scheme after using her foster son as bait, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said. Tina…
Continue Reading In one year, we’ll know if Trump was a fluke or not
By this time next year, we’ll know whether President Donald Trump was a fluke or not. Today is one year out from the vote count that will be a…
Continue Reading Man’s ear partially bitten off during knife attack at Hong Kong mall
Four people were injured during a knife attack outside a Hong Kong mall on Sunday, including a local politician whose ear was reported to have been…
Continue Reading Start your Monday smart: Climate deal, impeachment, Roger Stone, Jerry Sandusky, NCAA
Here’s what you need to know to Start Your Week Smart. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox…
Continue Reading From Washington’s fight to the front lines in Ukraine
On the front lines of Ukraine’s war with Russia, the conditions are basic and the enemy is close. At a Ukrainian position in the southeast of…
Continue Reading The symbolic perfection of Trump as a Florida man
Donald Trump and New York City used to be a perfect match. Both were brash, outspoken, greenback worshipping, tabloid icons obsessed with building…
Continue Reading Pirates kidnap nine crew members from cargo ship off coast of Benin
Pirates boarded a shipping vessel and kidnapped nine crew members off the coast of Benin in West Africa early Saturday morning, according to J.J.…
Continue Reading Texas man dies after falling down a mountain
A 60-year-old Texas man died in a climbing accident while descending a mountain near Leavenworth, Washington, on Thursday, according to the Chelan…
Continue Reading The Popeyes chicken sandwich is back and people are losing their minds
The day has finally come. The sorely-missed Popeyes chicken sandwich is back and people are acting ridiculous. Drive-thru lines are stretching into…
Continue Reading Murder suspects escape Northern California jail
Two suspects escaped from a Northern California jail early Sunday, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said. Santos Samuel Fonseca, 21, and…
Continue Reading Florida State fires head football coach after less than two seasons in charge
Florida State University fired head football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, one day after the struggling Seminoles lost 27-10 to its in-state rival,…
Continue Reading Fred Haise Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of astronaut Fred Haise. Personal:Birth date: November 14, 1933 Birth place: Biloxi, Mississippi Birth name: Fred…
Continue Reading A woman was impaled by a metal bar that fell off a truck on a California highway
A woman in California is recovering after being impaled in the leg by a large metal bar that fell off a big truck while traveling on the highway,…
Continue Reading Sia thanks fans for saving her life following the death her dog Pantera
Sia thanked fans on Saturday for sending supportive messages she says saved her life following the recent death of her beloved dog, Pantera. The…
Continue Reading Black kids go missing at a higher rate than white kids. Here’s why we don’t hear about them
The chilling story of Jayme Closs, the 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed last year, was national news. But…
Continue Reading This bee ‘influencer’ is using Instagram to buzz about bee conservation
Je suis B. Instagram gained a new French influencer and her name is B. She does what all good influencers do — takes carefully posed selfies,…
Continue Reading In her NYC Marathon debut, a Kenyan rookie beat a Kenyan superstar
The rookie took down the rock star in Sunday’s New York City Marathon. Joyciline Jepkosgei ruined esteemed countrywoman Mary Keitany’s…
Continue Reading A mom passed out on the side of a highway from a heroin overdose. Her 12-year-old called police
A 12-year-old girl called police after her mother passed out from a heroin overdose on the side of the highway in Volusia County, Florida, on…
Continue Reading Crazy Town band members bloodied after their tour van crashed into a moose
Members of the early 2000s rap-rock group Crazy Town were bloodied but safe after their tour van smashed into a moose in Ontario, Canada on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Norway arrests US white supremacist ahead of far-right conference
Norwegian authorities have arrested a high-profile American white supremacist, hours before he was due to give a speech at a far-right conference in…
Continue Reading No injuries in explosion at Dow chemical plant in Louisiana
An explosion at a Dow chemical plant in Plaquemine, Louisiana, on Sunday morning created a loud noise but left no injuries and has not posed a threat…
Continue Reading In protests around the world, one image stands out: The Joker
In cities around the world, among the sea of demonstrators who have taken to the streets, one image has stood out: the stark white face and creepy…
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