Alaska oil project approved as protection sought for other areas

Washington, Mar. 14, (dpa/tca/GNA) – In the US, the Interior Department on Monday approved the operation of a massive oil and gas facility on…

Teens steal over $40k in calculators from Bronx high schools

New York, Mar. 14, (tca/dpa/GNA) – A crew of teens has stolen over $40,000 in calculators from Bronx high schools in a burglary spree…

Sunak, Biden discuss China’s ‘increased assertiveness,’ set up visits 

San Diego, Mar. 14, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden discussed the “increased assertiveness of the Chinese Communist Party” during talks…

US, Britain and Australia lay out plans for nuclear submarines 

Los Angeles, Mar. 14, (dpa/GNA) - The US, Britain and Australia have agreed on a concrete timetable to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen the Indo-Pacific…

Biden promises accountability for Silicon Valley Bank failure 

Washington, Mar. 14, (tca/dpa/GNA) - President Joe Biden said Monday that the US banking system is “safe and secure” after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and…

Dollar loses ground against major rivals 

Washington, Mar. 14, (dpa-AFX/GNA) - The US dollar drifted lower against its major counterparts on Monday, weighed down by concerns over the potential fallout of the collapse…

US sanctions Chinese, Iranian companies involved in building drones

Washington, March 10, (dpa/GNA) – The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on a China-based network of companies and individuals, alleged to be helping Iran…

Pentagon: Russia reportedly supplying China with enriched uranium 

Washington, Mar. 9, (dpa/GNA) - Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom is reportedly supplying highly enriched uranium to China for the use in fast breeder reactors, the…

Memphis officials to release new video footage from Nichols’ arrest

New York, March 8, (tca/dpa/GNA) – The city of Memphis, on Wednesday will release up to 20 more hours of video, related to the…

YouTube star sentenced to 5.5 years, ordered to forfeit $30 million

Philadelphia, March 8, (tca/dpa/GNA) — A YouTube star who built a sizable following with slickly produced videos, flaunting his fleet of luxury and sports…

Protesters at George Floyd demonstrations in line for millions

New York, Mar. 3, (tca/dpa/GNA) - New York City has agreed to pay up to $6 million to protesters roughed up by the NYPD during a George…

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in ‘Rust’ shooting case

Los Angeles, Feb 24, (tca/dpa/GNA) – Alec Baldwin on Thursday, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges for the accidental fatal shooting of “Rust”…

Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison for Los Angeles rape

Los Angeles, Feb 24, (tca/dpa/GNA) – Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday, for raping a woman in a Beverly Hills…

UN General Assembly calls for Russia’s exit from Ukraine one year on

New York, Feb 24, (dpa/GNA) – The UN General Assembly on Thursday, called for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, with 141 of…

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 50

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 24, (dpa/GNA) – At least 50 people were killed, after heavy rains caused floods and landslides along the Atlantic coast…

Five dead after small plane crashes in Arkansas 

New York, Feb. 23, (tca/dpa/GNA) - Five people were killed in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Wednesday after a twin-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff.  According to KARK-TV…

Rebel Wilson launching Fluid dating app for ‘wider dating pool’

New York, Feb 20, (tca/dpa/GNA) – Rebel Wilson wants to help you widen your dating pool. The Australian-born actor is launching a new dating…

At least 36 dead as heavy rains hit Brazil’s São Paulo coast

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 20, (dpa/GNA) – At least 36 people were killed, after heavy rains caused floods and landslides along the Atlantic coast…

Griner signs one-year deal with Phoenix Mercury after imprisonment

Berlin, Feb. 19, (STATS Perform/dpa/GNA) - Brittney Griner will return to the WNBA for the 2023 season after reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury following a…

Jimmy Carter, oldest living ex US president, placed in hospice care

Los Angeles, Feb. 19, (tca/dpa/GNA) - Former US president Jimmy Carter has been placed in hospice care, deciding to avoid additional “medical intervention,” the Carter Center announced…