US sues Texas over floating border barriers
Texas authorities began installing the string of buoys in the middle of the river, part of an initiative to deter migrants.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Minutes before school attack, Texas gunman sent online warning
The gunman posted an online message warning that he was going to shoot up an elementary school minutes before he attacked, Greg said.
Thu May 26 2022
Teenage gunman kills 18 children at Texas elementary school - officials
The 18-year-old suspect was apparently killed by police officers responding to the scene, Governor Greg said.
Wed May 25 2022
Nicholas strengthens into hurricane, pounds coastal Texas, Louisiana with rain
Joe Biden declared an emergency for Louisiana and ordered federal assistance to supplement local response efforts.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Florida, Texas schools defy governors' bans on mask mandates as COVID cases soar
School districts in Florida and Texas are bucking their Republican governors' bans on requiring masks for children and teachers.
Wed Aug 11 2021
David Bowie painting bought for $4 sold at auction for nearly $90,000
The sale price blew past auction house Cowley Abbot's estimated $7,000 to $10,000 valuation of the diminutive artwork.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
AstraZeneca vaccine followed by Pfizer dose safe and effective, Spanish study finds.
Wed May 19 2021
Cold snap leaves 8 million in Texas, Mexico without power
The storms knocked out nearly half the state's wind power generation capacity.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Thai king strips wanted monk of his rank
The symbolic step comes more than two weeks after police surrounded the scandal-hit Dhammakaya temple and began searching for Phra Dhammachayo, who is accused of money laundering.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Australia in political limbo after voters punish government
The former banker went to the polls early looking to shore up support and deliver a strong government based on a "jobs and growth" agenda after ousting fellow Liberal Tony Abbott last September.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Osama bin Laden left millions for jihad in handwritten will
Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had millions of dollars stashed in Sudan and wanted most of it to be used to fund jihad, according to a handwritten will released Tuesday.
Wed Mar 02 2016
Australian ruling coalition sees poll bounce after ousting PM Abbott
Australia's ruling Liberal-National coalition is leading its Labor opposition for the first time in 16 months.
Fri Sep 18 2015
Australia to swear in new prime minister Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull will be the country's fourth prime minister in just over two years, part of a recent Australian political tradition of swiftly removing failing leaders.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Turnbull defeats Abbott to become Australian prime minister
Malcolm Turnbull, 60, beat long-time rival Tony Abbott 54-44 in a sudden ballot among the Liberal Party which heads the ruling coalition.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Australian PM Abbott faces fight as rival launches challenge
Malcolm Turnbull, a multi-millionaire former tech entrepreneur, said he would seek the leadership of the ruling Liberal Party after being urged by many people.
Mon Sep 14 2015
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