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Russian emergency services have called a halt to an operation to rescue 13 men trapped in a gold mine in the far east of the country. The operator of the...

Longtime U.S. Rep. William D. Delahunt of Massachusetts, a Democrat, has died at 82 after battling a long-term illness, according to his family. Delahunt served in the U.S. House of...

Virtual dating — a pandemic-era trend — is back in vogue because going out has gotten so expensive. Gen Z in particular has embraced the virtual first date, which lets...

If you’ve been on a road in the last 10 years, you’ve probably noticed that cars have gotten bigger. SUVs and pickup trucks have replaced compacts and sedans. And those...

Prime Minister has reignited debate over a tiny island that was ceded to more than 40 years ago. The island of Katchatheevu lies 33 kilometers (21 miles) off the coast...

Historians aren’t pulling your leg when they say no one is quite sure about the origins of April Fools’ Day.  April 1, the annual day of shenanigans, pranks, tricks and...

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president vowed Monday not to back down in the face of vehement protests by doctors seeking to derail his plan to drastically increase medical school admissions,...

April 1 marks April Fools’ Day.  It’s an occasion filled with jokes and pranks.  Pranks can be an annoyance, but they can be fun, too, especially for kids.  In honor...

Chinese state media said an upcoming naval patrol planned by the U.S. and two key allies would further destabilize the region. According to a Politico exclusive that cited U.S. and...

The Israeli military has withdrawn from the Gaza Strip’s largest hospital after a two-week raid, leaving behind scenes of devastation. Hundreds of people returned to al-Shifa Hospital and the surrounding...