How Storm Babet and other storms get their names
The UK's latest gale was named after a Dutchwoman who was born during a storm
1970-01-01 08:00
US has provided Ukraine long-range ATACM missiles, sources say
The US secretly provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, according to two US officials. The confirmation came on Tuesday after images of the missiles' submunitions inside Ukraine began circulating on social media.
1970-01-01 08:00
'I'm really cliché, but I think beauty comes from within,' says Eva Longoria
'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria believes a person's beauty begins from the inside out.
1970-01-01 08:00
Congo boat tragedy death toll climbs to 52, dozens still missing
The bodies of at least 52 people have been recovered from the Congo River after their boat capsized late last week, a provincial minister said on Monday, warning that the death toll could rise further with many still missing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hardline Republican Jim Jordan makes grab for US House speaker's gavel
By David Morgan, Makini Brice and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON Republican Jim Jordan will try to claim the gavel
1970-01-01 08:00
Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast
A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wildfires are dealing a massive blow to US real estate and homeownership, congressional report finds
Climate change-fueled wildfires are costing the US economy between $394 billion to $893 billion annually, a new congressional report suggests -- a shocking figure that is more than double what previous government reports have estimated.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hardline Republican Jim Jordan to push bid for US House speaker
By David Morgan WASHINGTON Hardline Republican Jim Jordan is set to take his sputtering bid for speaker to
1970-01-01 08:00
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kick-Ass reboot won't feature original characters
The 'Kick-Ass' reboot won't feature original characters such as the titular high school geek.
1970-01-01 08:00
US House speaker vote to be held Tuesday at noon - Democratic Rep. Clark
WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives will vote to choose a new speaker on Tuesday at approximately 12:00
1970-01-01 08:00
US senators to travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia to push deal
WASHINGTON A group of U.S. senators will travel to the Middle East to encourage Israel and Saudi Arabia
1970-01-01 08:00