Magnitude-7.8 earthquake shakes Russia’s far east Kamchatka region
MOSCOW — A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, the…
Kansas deputy charged with murder in the death of a man in custody
MISSION, Kan. — A Kansas sheriff’s deputy was charged Thursday with murder in the death of a jail…
7.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia briefly triggers Pacific, Alaska tsunami warning. See how the powerful waves work.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Russia triggered a brief tsunami advisory that was…
Britain spy chief says he sees no evidence Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine
ISTANBUL — There is “absolutely no evidence” that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine,…
Researchers who studied painting stripes on cows win Ig Nobel prize
BOSTON — A team of researchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebra-like stripes would prevent flies…
Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches International Space Station after engine issue
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A supply ship arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday after a day’s…
What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump
First came Texas, then California, then Missouri. President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of…
Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers’ child abuse trial closed to the public after complainant walks out
The alleged offending came to light when a child, Sally*, ran away and a friend’s mother alerted police.…
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the…
How a Rotorua man snatched a 3-year-old from enclosed yard at early childhood centre
The 3-year-old was at the centre on March 10 when Tekuru, who did not know her but lived…
German probed in Madeleine McCann case released after serving time in unrelated case
SEHNDE, Germany — A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann…
King Charles III prepares to welcome Trump for historic second state visit at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England — It’s the sort of experience you just can’t buy. The carriages are being polished, the…