Category: World

Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a scathing rebuke to those who supported allegations that President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. Speaking on the “Brian Kilmeade Show,” Rubio claimed the widely circulated allegations were part of a larger disinformation campaign effort funded by political opponents. “This dossier was a piece…

The U.S. announced it would impose sanctions on Palestinian Authority (PA) officials just days after it disavowed a United Nations conference in which multiple countries agreed the PA should take over Gaza. Additionally, the U.S. sanctioned members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The State Department told Congress that neither the PA nor the PLO…

Arkansas police charged a 28-year-old schoolteacher in the killing of a married couple who were hiking with their children at Devil’s Den State Park, finding him in a nearby city after a multi-day search. Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Andrew James McGann at a barbershop in Springdale at 4:57 p.m. Wednesday. Officials said in a Wednesday news…

As overtourism continues to affect a number of travel and vacation destinations in Europe, many people have been sharing concerns about the impact of flying and some other forms of transportation on the environment.  Ross Bennett-Cook, a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, recently said carbon passports will become a reality at some point,…

An amusement park ride malfunction in Saudi Arabia has reportedly left 23 people injured, with three critically hurt. Video of the incident shows the ride with “360 degrees” written atop it swinging back and forth before the arm with the spinning wheel carrying passengers snapped off the frame of the ride.  Riders can be heard…

The biggest splash of the MLB trade deadline thus far has come between two west coast teams. The Athletics traded All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher J.P. Sears to the San Diego Padres for the third-ranked prospect in all of baseball and three other minor league pitchers, according to multiple reports. Rumors swirled earlier…

Changes to the confirmation process are on the table as frustrations among Senate Republicans continue to fester while Senate Democrats continue their blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans have spent much of the week working deep into the night to confirm nomination after nomination, but Democrats have yet to relent and allow for any…

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval has been missing in action for days after a brutal beatdown that went viral on social media left many people injured, raising questions about the city’s leadership and priorities. Pureval has been on a long-planned family vacation in Vancouver, Canada, The Enquirer reported. A video lit…

A 29-year-old Google software engineer died at Yosemite National Park earlier this month after a tree branch fell and struck her on the head while she was walking a popular trail. Angela Lin was hiking in the park through Tuolumne Grove on July 19 when a loud cracking sound came from the giant sequoia trees towering above…

Defense runs in the Yastrzemski family. Carl Yastrzesmki, who compiled over 3,000 hits, racked up seven Gold Gloves in his Hall of Fame career. His grandson Mike is waiting for his first, but his catch on Wednesday may be better than any one grandpa had. In the top of the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh…