Politics
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
Dr. Erica Schwartz has moved closer to becoming the CDC director following a committee vote. Her nomination comes amid significant leadership vacancies across the HHS.
Apalachee school shooting: Father of shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
A Georgia judge sentenced Colin Gray to 15 years in prison for providing his son with the rifle used to kill two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School.
Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor race
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has dropped out of the Wisconsin governor's race just days before the primary, following poor polling and reports of an internal investigation.
Man dies in sea incident off Frinton-on-Sea in Essex
Emergency services responded to a fatality at Frinton-on-Sea as the UK endures a record-breaking heatwave and severe drought conditions.
Trump says he ‘may’ pull Blanche AG nomination temporarily
President Trump signaled he could temporarily pull Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination after Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis raised concerns over a Justice Department tax settlement.
British woman identified after body found in suitcase in Athens
Authorities have identified a British woman whose body was discovered in a suitcase in central Athens, sparking a criminal investigation involving Interpol.
Half of England in drought, Environment Agency says
Seven regions of England have reached official drought status following a period of soaring temperatures and exceptionally low rainfall.
West Mersea beach tragedy boy, 7, dies in hospital
West Mersea beach tragedy boy, 7, dies in hospital
Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton, a former SEC chair and Trump ally, has been confirmed as the director of national intelligence following a contentious Senate vote.
Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A 16-year-old has been sentenced to life in prison without parole following a mass shooting that killed four people at a Georgia high school.
All eligible Canadian adults can now renew their passports online
The Government of Canada has expanded its digital passport renewal service, eliminating the 2,000-application daily limit for eligible adult citizens.
Man guilty of murdering two men found in woods
Man guilty of murdering two men found in woods
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting
Savannah Guthrie pleads with kidnappers to reveal mother's location
Savannah Guthrie pleads with kidnappers to reveal mother's location
Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post
Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post
Scientists urge less cautious approach to finding life on Mars
Scientists urge less cautious approach to finding life on Mars
Seattle police arrest suspect after festival shooting
A shooting at the annual Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four others injured, including a toddler.
Nandan Nilekani to lead India's high-powered exam reform task force
Prime Minister Modi has appointed a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul the National Testing Agency following widespread protests and a ministerial resignation.
Pentagon alters Iran war casualty reporting to separate recent deaths
The Defense Department has separated recent casualties from Operation Epic Fury into a new 'Overseas Operations' category.
INEC rules out extension as voter registration ends today
The Independent National Electoral Commission has concluded voter registration to prepare the final register, despite pushback from some opposition parties and civil society.