Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered Jew
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron pledged Friday that no effort will be spared to track down and…
This prehistoric whale had razor teeth and bulging eyes
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny,…
Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help
ATHENS, Greece — Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal raced to contain wildfires on Thursday, taking advantage…
State sues Roblox over alleged failed protection
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, alleging the wildly popular site…
Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says
UNITED NATIONS — Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of…
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since October
MCLEAN, Va. — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level…
US producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, signaling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports…
Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk
NEW YORK — More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because…
At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe
ATHENS, Greece — Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday after a nightlong battle to protect the perimeter…
Parents, child killed when tree falls on car as heavy rain and flooding hit Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during…
Venus Williams to get new Barbie as part of Inspiring Women collection
Venus Williams has a new Barbie, this one part of the dollmaker’s Inspiring Women collection. Williams’ doll, to…
US briefly deploys 2 warships to a disputed South China Sea shoal after Chinese collision
MANILA, Philippines — The United States deployed two warships on Wednesday in a disputed South China Sea shoal,…