Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away
Hurricane Helene knocks out power for millions, destroying roads and bridges and causing dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Virginia panel documents history of violence by 6-year-old who shot teacher
In one instance during kindergarten, about 15 months before the shooting, the boy clamped his arms around his teacher's neck, choking her.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Plane with 5 people on board crashes in Virginia
It was reported that four adults and one child died in the plane crash.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Epstein invoked 5th Amendment right to silence 600 times - court filings
The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution gives people the right not to incriminate themselves.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates set to be released
The names of more than 150 people mentioned in a lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre are expected to be released after being sealed for years.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Epstein accuser says Prince Andrew groped her, documents show
More documents are expected to be unsealed or unredacted in the coming days.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first space tourism flight
The trip will raise funds for Space for Humanity, a non-profit group which seeks to send ordinary citizens into space.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
It aims to collect biometric data, measure cognitive performance and record how certain liquids and solids mix in microgravity conditions.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher pleads guilty to federal charges
Deja Taylor pleaded guilty in federal court to being a user of marijuana while in possession of a firearm.
Tue Jun 13 2023
More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up, study finds
More than half of the world's large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change.
Sat May 20 2023
Virginia teacher shot by 6-yr-old student sues school leaders for $40 mln
According to the complaint, the school administrators failed to protect Abigail Zwerner despite multiple reports that the boy had a gun.
Tue Apr 04 2023
'Farewell to a wonderful beast': Branson's homage to Boeing 747
British billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, who was inspired to start an airline with a single Boeing 747 after getting stuck on a delayed flight, paid tribute to the Queen of the Skies
Wed Feb 01 2023
European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
Virgin Orbit said an "anomaly" had prevented its rocket from reaching orbit.
Tue Jan 10 2023
6-year-old student in police custody after shooting teacher at Virginia school
A 6-year-old student is in police custody after he shot and wounded a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia on Friday.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Multiple people dead in Virginia Walmart shooting, including gunman
A shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, and the shooter is dead, police said.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024