Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
Japanese Sisters Are The World's Oldest Identical Twins
Guinness World Records has certified two sisters as the world's oldest living identical twins at 107, in an announcement Monday coinciding with Respect for the Aged Day, a national holiday in Japan.
Photos Appear To Show U.S. Border Agents Chasing Down Haitians In A Migrant Camp
Thousands of migrants are camped out under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas. AFP photographer Paul Ratje says he saw agents holding up leather straps used to control horses — as though to threaten people.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Narrowly Wins Reelection
Trudeau failed to secure a majority in parliament — alienating some voters by calling a snap vote two years ahead of schedule.
Democrats And Republicans Are In A Fight Over Federal Spending
The government is about to run out of borrowing power — risking the possibility of a federal default that could create harmful ripples throughout the economy as soon as next month.
Spotted Lanternflies Are Threatening Agriculture And Trees In Northeast States
States are rushing to get residents to stomp out the invasive spotted lanternfly before the moth-looking bugs destroy more agriculture. Each fall, the bugs will lay egg masses with 30-50 eggs each.
Researchers Suggest A Different Way For Farmers To Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Instead of applying crushed limestone to balance pH levels in fields, some farmers are trying crushed basalt. It can trap carbon and could help fight climate change.
Doctor Who Defied State's Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The Ban
A doctor in San Antonio who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law has been sued by two people — seeking to test the legality of the state's near-total ban on the procedure.
News Brief: Biden's U.N. Speech, Texas Abortion Lawsuits, Debt Politics
President Biden will address the U.N. General Assembly. A Texas doctor faces lawsuits for performing an abortion in defiance of a new law. Democrats pair spending bill with raising the debt ceiling.
The Pandemic Puts Criminal Courts Behind Schedule As Violent Crime Spikes
New York's mayor accuses courts of being slow to get back up to speed, saying they're needed to combat violent crime. Have slower courts and fewer pretrial detentions added to the spike in violence?
J&J Says Its Booster Shot Provides Increased Protection From COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson says a booster six months after the first shot increases antibodies 12-fold, indicating a second shot would provide added protection.