DNA Tests Reduce Maui Fire Death Count to 97, say Officials

Authorities in Hawaii have adjusted the number of deaths from the deadly Maui wildfire down to at least 97 people

Biden to Rally Support for Ukraine at UN Amid Global South Concerns

With Global South leaders concerned that the war on Ukraine will again dominate the U

Blinken on Ukraine Hitting Russia: Kyiv Makes its Own Targeting Decisions

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Washington

Competing Interests for UN Spotlight at Annual Meeting

The war in Ukraine is likely to be the big topic for a second year when leaders gather at the U

Experts Worry New England Dams Can't Handle Climate Change Floods

The floods this week in Massachusetts that put a few dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as the region is hit by stronger and wetter storms

Hurricane Lee Bears Down on New England, Canada

Storm Lee toppled trees and cut power to tens of thousands Saturday as its outer bands began hitting coastal New England and eastern Canada, threatening hurricane-force winds, dangerous surf and torrential rains as its center spun closer

Workers Strike at All 3 Detroit Automakers in New Tactic

Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit’s three automakers into raising wages in an era of big profits and as the industry begins a costly transition from gas guzzlers to electric vehicles

Ukrainian Minister: Future Holds ‘More Drones ... Fewer Russian Ships’

A Ukrainian minister told Reuters that the future of Ukraine’s battle against Russia holds “more drones, more attacks and fewer Russian ships

Texas AG Ken Paxton Acquitted of Corruption Charges at Impeachment Trial

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted Saturday of all charges at a historic impeachment trial that divided Republicans over whether to remove a powerful defender of former President Donald Trump after years of scandal and criminal charges

Storm Lee Brings Rain, Pounding Surf to New England, Canada

Storm Lee toppled trees and cut power to tens of thousands Saturday as it lashed New England and eastern Canada, threatening hurricane-force winds, a dangerous storm surge, and torrential rains across an enormous swath even though its center had yet [..]

Afghan Taliban Detain 18, Including American, on Charges of Preaching Christianity

Afghanistan's Taliban have detained 18 staffers, including an American, from a nonprofit group for allegedly preaching Christianity

India's Nipah Virus Outbreak: What Do We Know So Far? 

Authorities in India are scrambling to contain a rare outbreak of Nipah, a virus spread from animals to humans that causes deadly fever and has a high mortality rate

As Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, So Do Scams Targeting Them

As Chinese tourists return to Thailand after the pandemic curtailed travel, so are the scams that Thai authorities worry will taint the country's reputation even if most of the victims and perpetrators appear to be Chinese

China Economic Data Show Signs Slowdown May Be Easing

China's factories picked up their pace and retail sales also gained momentum in August, the government reported Friday, suggesting the economy may be gradually recovering from its post-pandemic malaise

Hong Kong Tries to Woo Back Mainland Chinese Tourists

Chinese tourists used to flock to Hong Kong before the pandemic, bringing empty suitcases to fill with everything from baby milk powder, to cosmetics and nonprescription drugs