In Japan, a J-Pop star has come out as gay and his fans cheer
Shinjiro Atae shared the personal revelation on Wednesday evening with an auditorium filled with thousands in Tokyo.
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Malaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story
The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets.
Niger's presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup
Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace, and regional African leaders condemned the move as an "attempted coup."
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died at 56
O'Connor, who had one of the biggest hits of the early 1990s with her version of "Nothing Compares 2 U," became as well known for her political convictions and the tumult in her life as for her songs.
The Fed's hot pause summer gets an ice bath: Interest rates rise again
After taking a pause last month, the Fed got back to raising interest rates. Many are now saying a "soft-landing" is within our sights
McConnell says he's 'fine' after abruptly stopping press conference
On Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking at a press conference with reporters on Wednesday. He was later escorted away but then returned, saying he's "fine."
A Mississippi law limits who can help mail-in voters. A federal court struck it down
Mississippi passed a law restricting who could help voters seeking assistance casting their ballots by mail. A federal judge ruled it limited access to the polls and was therefore not permitted.
Bowe Bergdahl's desertion conviction is voided by the appearance of bias under Trump
A U.S. judge says the reversal shows "why individuals aspiring for public office and those achieving that objective" shouldn't call for a specific verdict in criminal cases.
With Florida ocean temperatures topping 100, experts warn of damage to marine life
The startling 101.1 reading was recorded in Manatee Bay, near Everglades National Park. The rising ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are already endangering nearby coral, experts say.
In Florida's local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization
For the first time in two decades, the U.S. has evidence of local transmission of malaria. Most of the cases occurred in Florida's Sarasota County, which has stepped up mosquito suppression efforts.