A ferry collided with what apparently was a marine animal off a Japanese island on Saturday, injuring more than 80 people, local media reported.
Author: Associated Press
California’s second ‘super bloom’ in two years transformed a desert into a wildflower wonderland
A wave of wildflower blooms has been crescendoing across a Southern California desert in a vivid burst of color.
Fired Florida police officer guilty of slaying black motorist Corey Jones
A fired Florida police officer was found guilty of manslaughter and attempted murder Thursday for the fatal 2015 shooting of a stranded black motorist.
China’s Huawei sues to challenge US security law
Chinese tech giant Huawei is challenging a U.S. law that labels the company a security risk and would limit its access to the American market for telecom equipment.
U.S. journalist detained by Venezuelan officers is freed, deported
A U.S. journalist was seized by security forces at his apartment Wednesday amid Venezuela’s escalating political turmoil, then was freed several hours later and deported, executives at his Miami-based TV station and union representatives said.
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Miss America lawsuit yanked; ousted official maintains leaders use ‘intimidation tactics’
“I continue to believe that this organization is being led unethically, using intimidation tactics, primarily to serve personal agendas, and by those without the business skills necessary to manage and improve the financial health of the organiza…
448 Virgin Atlantic passengers screened after reported illness on flight from Barbados to London
Virgin Atlantic says approximately 50 customers on a flight from Barbados to London were given medical assistance after reports of illness.
Celtics hand Warriors worst home loss under Steve Kerr
The Golden State Warriors were dropped by the Celtics 128-95 on Tuesday. It’s the worst home loss the Warriors have suffered under Steve Kerr.
Legendary WWE wrestler King Kong Bundy dies at 61
Professional WWE wrestler King Kong Bundy, whose real name was Christopher Pallies, died at 61, according to promoter and longtime friend David Herro.
Final ISIS defeat looms as thousands leave last stronghold in Syria
A spokesman for the U.S.-backed Syrian forces tweeted that about 3,000 came out of the village of Baghouz in eastern Syria on Monday.