Beirut blast devastation seen in new satellite images
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
US officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut blast was attack
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Beirut blast: Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's capital; at least 70 dead, thousands injured
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
Houston’s Lebanese community reacts to explosion
Houston has one of the largest Lebanese communities in the U.S. Many are trying to grapple with the deadly explosion that happened in Beirut.
Houston has one of the largest Lebanese communities in the U.S. Many are trying to grapple with the deadly explosion that happened in Beirut.
UN report says North Korea ‘probably’ developed miniature nuclear bombs to fit long-range missiles
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Egyptian officials refute claim by Elon Musk that ‘Aliens built the pyramids obv’
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.
Australia-bound plane was so packed with cocaine it crashed after takeoff: police
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Scientist charged with visa fraud arrested after she left Chinese consulate in San Francisco
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Texas Ag Commissioner warns Texans about unsolicited seed packets from China
Miller says the packets have been mailed to multiple states, including Texas, and were falsely labeled as jewelry
Miller says the packets have been mailed to multiple states, including Texas, and were falsely labeled as jewelry
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
Survey looks at connection between believing in God and having a strong moral compass
A Pew Research global survey takes a look at the connection between believing in God and having a strong moral compass The answer changes dramatically depending on where people live. Generally speaking the higher a country's GDP the less likely respondents would agree that God and morality go hand-in-hand.
A Pew Research global survey takes a look at the connection between believing in God and having a strong moral compass The answer changes dramatically depending on where people live. Generally speaking the higher a country's GDP the less likely respondents would agree that God and morality go hand-in-hand.
Houston's Chinese Consulate is no more following Friday deadline eviction
There were no federal officials at the Chinese Consulate in Houston making statements, but from outward appearances, the eviction went off without incident.
There were no federal officials at the Chinese Consulate in Houston making statements, but from outward appearances, the eviction went off without incident.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
Report from former CDC director’s health group examines how states fail to report key COVID-19 data
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report is Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative headed by Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.