“One giant leap for mankind,” 50 years on
The United States is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the day when astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on...
Jailed financier Epstein seeks release under house arrest
American financier Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday asked a federal judge to let him out of jail and allow him to remain under house arrest as...
House panel authorizes subpoenas for Trump aides including Kushner
The Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted to authorize subpoenas for a dozen witnesses including President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner....
Guatemala’s president Morales to visit Washington amid asylum negotiations
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales will travel to Washington next week, his spokesman said on Thursday, following weeks of intense negotiations aimed at declaring the Central...
Serena, Halep cruise into Wimbledon final
Serena Williams and Simona Halep dominated their semifinal matches at Wimbledon on Thursday, setting up their 12th lifetime meeting Saturday in the women’s final....
T-Mobile-Sprint talks slow over Dish ownership: WSJ
Negotiations to complete the merger of T-Mobile US Inc and Sprint Corp are dragging on as the parties haggle over ownership restrictions and other conditions...
UK says Iranian boats blocked a British tanker
Britain says three Iranian vessels tried to block the movement of a BP oil tanker in the Straits of Hormuz. Iran has dismissed the claims...
Thomas gains time on rivals in brutal Tour stage finish
Defending champion Geraint Thomas gained time on his rivals in a brutal finish in the sixth stage of the Tour de France as several top...
Sudan’s women bear scars of fight for freedom
Women were a driving force during months of protests against President Omar al-Bashir’s 30-year rule but they claim they were beaten and abused in the...
U.S. underlying inflation stirring; labor market tightening
U.S. underlying consumer prices increased by the most in nearly 1-1/2 years in June amid solid gains in a range of goods and services, but...
