A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
For a foreign correspondent in Mali, the assignment seemed like a dream: as Islamic extremists upended the region, Olivier ...
US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region
President Donald Trump’s abrupt freeze of U.S. foreign aid is sending shockwaves through Eastern Europe, leaving ...
Fear, disease and debt afflict Venezuelans released from prison after post-election arrests
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro labeled them as terrorists on national television. They were plucked from pharmacies, ...
Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said, as ...
After the initial ecstasy of freedom, released Israeli hostages face a long road to recovery
When Ilana Gritzewsky returned to Israel after being held captive in Gaza for 55 days in November 2023, she had so much ...
Rapper A$AP Rocky’s accuser returns to the stand for cross-examination about alleged 2021 shooting
A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 returns to the courthouse Friday for more cross-examination after ...
US aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures
Trump administration changes have upended the U.S. agency charged with providing humanitarian aid to countries overseas, with ...
NYSUT “Disconnected” cell phone forums kick off in Rochester
The first of six panel discussions on the overuse of cell phones in schools took place in Rochester Thursday evening. NYSUT ...
Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter — with plenty of ups and downs — in Lakers’ blowout win
Even on the road, Bronny James was quite a crowd favorite. Fans in Washington chanted for LeBron James’ son early and often, ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
The pilgrims come and go as strangers. They march like a sea of people, walking toward the spot where they take holy baths, ...
McIlroy and Lowry come up aces, Scheffler back with a 67 and Henley takes Pebble Beach lead
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry decorated stunning views Thursday with a hole-in-one for each on different courses. Russell ...
'He clearly cannot continue to serve': Irondequoit Democratic Committee postpones town supervisor designation
Democrats in Irondequoit voted to hold off on whether or not to support current Town Supervisor Andrae Evans as he seeks re-election. Community members made this decision, 53-19.