Indian Navy welcomes its first woman pilot in major milestone for armed forces
The Indian Navy has welcomed its first woman pilot, with Sub Lieutenant Shivangi taking control of an aircraft in another significant milestone for…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 2: London stabbing, impeachment, winter weather, immigration
Oh, you thought Black Friday was dead? Think again. Americans spent a record-breaking $7.4 billion in online purchases on Black Friday alone, and…
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Both London Bridge stabbing victims named as University of Cambridge graduates
Both the victims killed in a terror attack near London Bridge were University of Cambridge graduates, London’s Metropolitan Police said Sunday.…
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Steve Bullock ends presidential campaign, will not run for Senate
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock ended his presidential campaign on Monday, the Democrat announced in a statement to CNN. The decision comes after the…
Continue Reading Sperm whale found dead with 220 pounds of trash in its stomach
A young sperm whale that died after becoming stranded on a Scottish island last week had a ball of debris weighing roughly 100 kilograms (220 pounds)…
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How Budapest became a fine dining force to be reckoned with
While Budapest may be primarily known for its architecture, geothermal springs and communist heritage, the city’s gastronomy scene has been…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Steve Bullock ends presidential campaign, will not run for Senate
(CNN) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock ended his presidential campaign on Monday, the Democrat announced in a statement to CNN. The decision comes…
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‘I haven’t got any friends on the track’: Charles Leclerc on turbulent season for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc has had a whirlwind 12-months since joining Ferrari at the start of the season. The 22-year-old may have enjoyed seven pole positions…
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Amazon pulls Christmas ornaments showing Auschwitz concentration camp
Amazon has removed a number of Christmas ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz concentration camps from sale, amid anger from the museum that…
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Más de 1.300 vuelos dentro o hacia EE. UU., demorados por el mal tiempo
(CNN) — En lo que se perfila como un día de viaje históricamente ocupado en Estados Unidos, las aerolíneas atenderá este domingo unos 3,1…
Continue Reading China is rolling out facial recognition for all new mobile phone numbers
Facial recognition checks are about to become even more ubiquitous in China, as rules come into force requiring anyone registering a new mobile phone…
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‘It’s a little slow’: El Paso travelers expected record breaking Thanksgiving holiday traveling weekend
EL PASO, Texas — After the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many people were traveling back home. People from all across the country headed to the El…
Continue Reading Malta’s prime minister to resign amid investigation of a journalist’s killing
Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will resign in mid-January, he said in a statement Sunday. Muscat’s resignation comes amid the…
Continue Reading German Catholics’ celibacy debate could lead to schism with Vatican
German Catholics are meeting to debate what remain taboo subjects for many in the church — lifting celibacy policies and whether to allow women…
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Samoa to shut government to deal with deadly measles outbreak
The government of Samoa will shut its doors Thursday and Friday and redeploy civil servants to help deal with a deadly measles outbreak, Prime…
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Warren Buffett reportedly loses a big takeover battle
Warren Buffett didn’t become the world’s fourth-wealthiest person by getting outbid on deals. The Oracle of Omaha reportedly made a…
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Songwriter Irving Burgie, who penned lyrics of ‘Day-O’ tune, dies at 95
Irving Burgie, a singer and songwriter who penned lyrics for the classic tune, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” which was made famous by…
Continue Reading Solid China economic data helps Asian markets creep higher
Asian markets advanced Monday after a couple of economic reports showed some signs of promise for China’s manufacturing sector. Manufacturing…
Continue Reading Mohe, China’s northernmost city, now has a major highway
Mohe, the northernmost city in China, is now more accessible than it has ever been, thanks to a new highway that opened to traffic on December 1.…
Continue Reading Impeachment inquiry could make for a December to remember
The House impeachment inquiry now enters a significant stretch that could lead to the impeachment of Trump by year’s end. Here’s a look…
Continue Reading Rosa Parks honored with a statue in Montgomery, Alabama
Rosa Parks was honored with a new statue in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, on Sunday, 64 years to the day she was arrested for refusing to move to the…
Continue Reading A man was shot to death by the handmade device he made to protect his home
A Maine man was killed by a device he made for the front door of his home, police say. Ronald Cyr, 65, called 911 on the evening of Thanksgiving Day…
Continue Reading How to travel without destroying the planet
Prince Harry wants us to do it. Emma Thompson does, too. And unlike the other two, who’ve been criticized for their high-carbon lifestyles at…
Continue Reading After another K-pop death, spotlight turns to difficulties faced by industry’s ‘perfect’ stars
In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to…
Continue Reading Thanksgiving weekend storms are to blame for a plane sliding off a runway and a 25-car pile-up
Millions of travelers are stressing out as powerful storms rolling over the East Coast interrupt or delay their return home from the Thanksgiving…
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Trump, lawyers won’t participate in upcoming impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON, DC — Neither President Donald Trump nor his attorneys will participate in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee impeachment…
Continue Reading Auburn football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan has died
Pat Sullivan, the former Auburn University quarterback who won the school’s first Heisman Trophy in 1971 and went on to play in the NFL, has…
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Injured Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy in stable condition, doing ‘remarkably well’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After a deputy was rushed to the hospital following a rollover vehicle crash Saturday night, the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading ‘World first’ cell phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia
The Australian state of New South Wales rolled out “high definition detection cameras” on Sunday, designed to catch drivers using cell…
Continue Reading The impeachment process is starting to get very real
With 64 days until the Iowa caucuses and a record number of Democratic candidates, the 2020 election will be here before you know it. Every…
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