John Phelan’s abrupt departure comes as the US Navy enforces a high-stakes blockade of Iran and follows the firing of a top US Army general.
A growing number of women are becoming leaders in the traditionally male-dominated US whiskey industry, from making it to promoting it.
The crew of the Mariana notified the US Coast Guard on April 15 that the vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Iranian media said the MSC Francesca and the Epaminondas were being escorted to Iran.
The coming spring exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum will feature mannequins representing pregnant, disabled and other body types.
Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.
The pontiff warns that a global lust for profit ‘kills’ as he meets with a government accused of widespread corruption and authoritarianism.
The US president has faced rare criticism from his evangelical supporters for sharing a meme in which he appears as a Jesus-like healer.
videocam The former state controller, born to Chinese immigrants, had sought to become the first woman to lead California.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure makes her the third to leave US President Donald Trump’s team in recent weeks.
A residential neighbourhood was rocked by gunfire after a scheduled fight between two youths triggered a violent chain of events.
A propane leak may have caused the blast that shook Lamar Township before flames completely engulfed the Amish family’s home.
The 2024 Antalya disaster left a passenger dead and 174 others stranded for almost a day.
UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.
Inspired by his music teacher, South Korean pianist Lee Hun now plays left-hand music only after a stroke paralysed his entire right side.
videocam Spurs forward would be youngest player to win and eighth foreigner if he were to win; is also a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year.
Pakistan scrambles to save talks in Islamabad following the US military’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel.
videocam Cosmetics firms used to shy away from them, but now animal-based skincare products fly off shelves. Experts weigh in on their effectiveness.
With more than 32,000 runners expected to take part in Monday’s race, organisers have been getting creative in managing time and space.
Officials are alarmed as historic trees are falling during the popular viewing season.
Pollen is a powdery substance made by certain plants, and it is most concentrated in the air in spring and summer.
At the annual Marshmallow Drop event, children pick up these gooey treats dropped from a helicopter at parks in the US state of Michigan.
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With 15 arrests so far, police are investigating possible cooperation between local ‘thugs for hire’ and a shadowy proxy group.
In a blunt video address, Canada’s prime minister promises regular updates on efforts to diversify away from the US.
videocam First American pontiff recalls centuries of ‘suffering’ at site originally built by Portuguese colonisers.
The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.
About 1,000 animal welfare activists faced rubber bullets and pepper spray as they tried to gain entry to a beagle breeding and research facility.
The two short-range missiles fired from the Sinpo of North Korea flew about 140 kilometres (87 miles) each towards the country’s eastern waters.
Despite a rift with South Africa, the current Trump administration has proceeded with the project to broaden US access to critical minerals.