Gibraltar Releases Iranian Tanker U.S. Tried To Seize
Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said the vessel was released "in light of the assurances we have received" from Iran.
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Democratic Candidates Call Trump A White Supremacist, A Label Some Say Is 'Too Simple'
Several Democratic candidates have ascribed the label to President Trump, but some who track hate and extremism wonder if that's a good idea.
Swine Fever Is Killing Vast Numbers Of Pigs In China
The number of pigs in China is falling rapidly due to an epidemic of African Swine Fever. It's affecting farmers and consumers across the world, because China produces half of the world's pork.
Japan's Emperor And Prime Minister Mark WWII Surrender In Contrasting Annual Rituals
On the 74th anniversary of Japan's surrender, Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" for his country's wartime role. Meanwhile, Shinzo Abe sent offerings to a shrine that honors Japan's war dead.
Jeffrey Epstein's Former Business Associate: I Want To Assist Victims
Steven Hoffenberg spent 18 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme. He says his former business partner Jeffrey Epstein should have been there too.
Asian, European Stocks Mixed After Recession Jitters Spark Sell-Off On Wall Street
World markets reacted to the Dow's 800-point drop on Wednesday and the release of economic data hinting that a global recession may be looming.
MIT Accused Of Costing Workers Millions In Cozy Deal With Financial Giant Fidelity
MIT allegedly stuck its employees with a retirement plan so bad it violated federal labor law, charging them millions of dollars in fees. A lawsuit says the university received millions in donations.
Trump Offers Meeting With China's Xi To Resolve 'Hong Kong Problem'
In a Wednesday evening tweet, the president offered a personal meeting with Xi Jinping in hopes the two could "humanely solve" the unrest over pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
After El Paso Shooting, Suburban Houston Voters Reexamine Their Own Views On Guns
Texas is home to some of the deadliest shootings in modern U.S. history. It's making some in a once solidly Republican community outside Houston revisit their positions on gun control.
Philadelphia Police Arrest Gunman Who Shot Officers In Hours-Long Standoff
Six officers were shot in an incident in North Philadelphia that started with a narcotics unit serving a warrant and went on for hours. Two officers trapped at the site were later evacuated safely.