As Biden preps for Asian allies summit, Chinese tensions loom large
The Camp David invitation President Joe Biden extended to his Japanese and South Korean counterparts this week -- the first summit held at the legendary presidential retreat since 2015 -- was a significant show of camaraderie for two increasingly essential US allies.
2023-08-18 12:17
Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream
Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 96th birthday at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community commemorates the former first lady’s years of public health advocacy
2023-08-18 12:10
Michigan judge to hear final day of testimony before sentencing school shooter
A fourth and final day of testimony is expected in Michigan where a judge must decide whether a school shooter gets a life prison sentence or a chance for freedom some day
2023-08-18 12:09
In Hawaii, concerns over 'climate gentrification' rise after devastating Maui fires
The fires that broke out on Maui last week have exacerbated Hawaii’s housing crisis as more than more than 3,000 buildings in Lahaina were damaged or destroyed, leaving many wondering if homeowners can afford to rebuild
2023-08-18 12:06
Trump's 2024 GOP rivals converge on Atlanta just days after his latest indictment
Several Republican White House hopefuls are appearing at a conservative conference with hopes of making up ground against former President Donald Trump
2023-08-18 12:03
Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through Spanish island of Tenerife
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated since Wednesday as wildfires continue to tear through the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a popular tourist destination, the region's authorities said Thursday in a statement.
2023-08-18 11:43
Maui emergency manager resigns after wildfire warning criticism
The head of Maui's emergency management agency -- who said this week he did not regret the decision to not sound powerful warning sirens as a deadly wildfire ripped through the...
2023-08-18 11:38
FBI working with sheriff's office after threats to Fulton County officials
The FBI is aware that some Fulton County officials have received threats of violence, the bureau's Atlanta office said in a statement Thursday.
2023-08-18 11:34
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls on US to declassify documents on Chile's 1973 coup
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says in Chile that it is imperative for the United States to declassify documents that could shed light on its involvement in the South American country’s 1973 coup
2023-08-18 11:27
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:18
Taekwondo athletes appear to be North Korea's first delegation to travel since border closed in 2020
North Korea appears to have sent its first delegation abroad since it closed its borders in early 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
2023-08-18 10:49
Drone attack hits building in central Moscow
Russian officials say air defences shot down the drone and its debris landed on the city's Expo Center.
2023-08-18 10:42
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