Tejano singer and TV host Johnny Canales, who helped launch Selena's career, dead at 77

Tejano singer and longtime television music show host Johnny Canales has died, according to a statement from his family. His death was announced on Thursday.

Cambodian authorities burn $70M of seized illegal drugs in major crackdown

Cambodian authorities on Friday destroyed more than seven tons of illicit drugs and the ingredients for them as a way to educate people about their danger.

US Navy faces most intense combat since WWII against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, officials say

The U.S.-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, officials say.

Japan stands firm on Osprey flights despite US restrictions, defense chief says

Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in Japan. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday that he has no plans to request a flight suspension.

Animal caretakers in Thailand 'shocked' after surprise birth of rare twin elephants

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy.

New Hampshire urges Lake Winnipesaukee visitors to avoid water due to 'potentially dangerous' algae blooms

New Hampshire officials on Thursday issued two warnings of potentially dangerous algae blooms along parts of Lake Winnipesaukee, the state's largest lake.

Sweden's oldest amusement park failed to properly test parts prior to fatal roller coaster derailment

Swedish accident investigators say the country’s oldest amusement park did not properly test new parts for a roller coaster that derailed last year. One person was killed.

Massachusetts bill banning 'revenge porn' lands on Gov. Healey's desk

A bill aimed at outlawing “revenge porn" has been approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey.

World leaders gather in Switzerland for Ukraine peace summit, excluding Russia

Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine. Russia, which launched the war, won’t take part.

Ship hit twice in apparent Houthi cruise missile attack off Yemeni coast

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched two anti-ship cruise missiles at a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden off the Yemeni coast, the U.S. reported Thursday.

Minnesota man who joined Islamic State group is sentenced to 10 years in prison

Abelhamid Al-Madioum, a 27-year-old Minnesota man who left the U.S. to fight for the Islamic State group in Syria, has been given a 10-year prison sentence.

Labour Party leader vows end to UK politics defined by 'gestures and gimmicks' if he wins power

British MP Keir Starmer has vowed to lead a “pro-business and pro-worker" government should his left-wing Labour Party seize power in July's election.

Heatwave shutters Acropolis in Athens for second consecutive afternoon

Greek authorities elected to close the Acropolis in Athens from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday as unseasonably high temperatures continue searing the Balkan nation.

1,000 days have passed since Taliban banned girls from attending school past 6th grade: UNICEF

1,000 days have passed since Afghanistan's Taliban-run government banned girls from attending secondary schools, UNICEF noted Thursday.

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

NATO defense ministers have gathered for high-level talks in hopes of agreeing on a new plan to provide military training and security assistance to Ukraine in the midst of Russia's invasion.

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton and 'Bridgerton' cast share their best dating advice

At Netflix's London premiere of the second part of season three of the hit Regency-era drama, "Bridgerton," cast members offered dating advice to their fans.

Europeans await China's response to new EU tariffs on Chinese cars

Europeans are speculating about how China might respond to recent European Union tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, which range from 17.4% to 38.1%.

Mexico finds the remains of some of the 63 miners who died 18 years ago

Mexican authorities announced they have found the remains of around 63 miners who were trapped in a coal mine 18 years ago in northern Mexico; 8 of the 73 miners on duty survived.

Riot police unleash tear gas, water cannons on rowdy anti-Milei protesters in Buenos Aires

Riot police converged in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday to disperse aggressive protesters of policies brought forth by libertarian President Javier Milei.

Six years after the Parkland school massacre, the bloodstained building will finally be demolished

Demolition begins this week at the building where 17 people were killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Armenia to withdraw from Moscow-dominated security alliance as tensions flare

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Wednesday his intent to withdraw from the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Over 80 dead in latest Congo boat accident

A boat carrying 271 passengers capsized near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late Monday, killing more than 80 people.

Apparent anti-Israel activists splash red paint on homes of Jewish officials at Brooklyn Museum

Apparent anti-Israel activists have hurled red paint at diplomatic buildings for Germany and the Palestinian Authority as well as at the homes of Jewish officials with the Brooklyn Museum.

9 killed in Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine ahead of G7 summit aimed at slowing Moscow's offensive

Nine people were killed and 29 others were wounded in Ukraine when Russian missiles hit an area of Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Macron stands by move to dissolve parliament, trigger snap elections

French President Emmanuel Macron defended Wednesday his decision to call snap parliamentary elections following his party's resounding defeat in the European parliamentary vote.

New research investigates how short-term space travel affects 'space tourists'

New studies show that space tourists experience some of the same body changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit. These changes mostly revert to normal after people return home.

German police prepare for largest deployment ever ahead of Euro 2024 as soccer violence surges

Germany is prepared to deploy 22,000 police officers when it hosts the European Championship following a surge in soccer-related violence.

Southern Baptists narrowly reject controversial ban on churches with women pastors

Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting have narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in the denomination’s constitution.

Hungary won't veto NATO support to Ukraine, but it won't participate, leader says

Hungary agreed not to veto NATO support for Ukraine, but Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insisted that his country would provide no aid for any joint assistance effort.

EV charging cable thefts are on the rise in yet another challenge to the appeal of going electric

The theft of electric vehicle charging cables is on the rise, fueled by the nearly record-high price of copper inside the cables, which thieves can sell.

Port of Baltimore fully reopened after $100M cleanup of collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge

Commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore should soon return to normal levels since the channel fully reopened this week following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

French far right seeks alliance with conservatives after stunning EU Parliament wins

France's hard-right National Rally party took to the campaign trail Tuesday following a resounding victory in the European Parliament election.

Haitian transitional council appoints new Cabinet as country looks to recover from gang-run turmoil

Haiti's transitional council on Tuesday appointed a new Cabinet, the final step in reconstructing the nation's government after months of de facto gang rule.

Oregon man who drugged daughter's friends with insomnia medication at sleepover gets prison term

Michael Meyden, a 57-year-old Oregon man, has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for drugging his daughter and 2 of her friends with fruit smoothies that contained a sleeping medication.

Amazon's 'The Boys' to end after 5 seasons

Amazon Prime Video's "The Boys," a satirical superhero series, will run for a fifth and final season, showrunner Eric Kripke announced.

Singer sues hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn't member of Four Tops

Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, has filed a lawsuit against a Detroit-area hospital; Morris said they restrained him after refusing to believe he was part of the music group.

Condemned Missouri inmate is 'accepting his fate,' his spiritual adviser says

Missouri inmate David Hosier, a 69-year-old scheduled to be executed for the 2009 deaths of Angela and Rodney Gilpin, is 'accepting his fate,' according to his spiritual adviser.

Martha's Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That's led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators

Cannabis dispensaries in Martha's Vineyard are soon expected to run out of supplies entirely, affecting thousands of recreational users and over 230 registered medical users.

Hostage-freeing Israeli raid may have entailed war crimes on both sides, UN says

The U.N. human rights office is alleging the commission of possible war crimes by both Israeli forces and Palestinian militant groups in a deadly raid that freed four hostages.

What to know about the FDA's paralytic shellfish poisoning warning

The FDA says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

At least 49 dead and 140 missing after migrant boat sinks near Yemen, UN agency says

A boat transporting some 260 Somalis and Ethiopians from Somalia to Yemen sank in the Gulf of Aden, leaving at least 49 dead and 140 missing, according to the U.N.

Zelenskyy appeals for aid, investment in energy sector at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began a week of diplomacy at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, where he made the case for investments in Ukraine's energy sector.

Russia, Belarus run second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to 'Western provocation'

Russia and Belarus have launched a second stage of drills to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons as Russia tries to discourage the West from increasing support for Ukraine.

Russia expels Austrian journalist after similar move by Vienna against Tass counterpart

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Monday its rescission of Austrian journalist Maria Knips-Witting's accreditation, ordering her to leave the country "in the near future."

12 injured in Wisconsin rooftop party shooting

Police in Madison, Wisconsin, are now reporting that at least a dozen people were injured following a rooftop party shooting early Sunday.

Orbán government takes victory lap, despite party's worst-ever performance in EU parliament race

Right-wing Hungarian President Viktor Orbán's party just turned in its worst performance in a European Parliament election since the country joined the bloc.

Houthis claim 'American-Israeli spy network' members arrested

Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Monday that they had arrested members of a so-called "American-Israeli spy network" that allegedly started operating out of Sanaa.

Search continues after plane carrying Malawi's vice president goes missing

Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others went missing Monday aboard a plane that left the nation's capital, Lilongwe. Search efforts are ongoing.

Explosion injures 9 in Acapulco, Mexico's main square

Nine people were injured late Sunday after an explosion rocked the main square of Acapulco, a major resort community on Mexico's Pacific coast.

'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback with $56M box office opening

"Bad Boys: Ride or Die," the fourth installment in the action comedy series starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend.

North Korea is installing loudspeakers along border, South Korea says

South Korea’s military suspects North Korea is installing loudspeakers along their border after the South played anti-Pyongyang propaganda over its speakers for the first time in years.

Ukraine considers keeping F-16 jets abroad to protect from Russian strikes

Ukraine is considering keeping some fighter jets it expects to receive from allies at foreign bases to protect them from Russian attacks, but Putin could still strike them there.

Connecticut city dedicates monument to immigrants where Columbus statue once stood

New Haven, Connecticut dedicated Sunday a new monument to immigrants located in Wooster Square, replacing a Christopher Columbus statue that was removed in 2020.

France's Macron calls snap legislative elections after party's resounding defeat in EU vote

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday he was calling a snap legislative election following his party's decisive defeats in its European Parliament bids.

Police arrest 91-year-old Canadian auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach on sexual assault charges

Frank Stronach, a 91-year-old Canadian billionaire, has been arrested on sexual assault charges including rape, forcible confinement and indecent assault on a female.

UN will declare that both Hamas and Israel are violating children's rights in armed conflict

U.N. secretary-general António Guterres will soon tell the Security Council that both Hamas and Israel are violating the rights of children and exposing them to danger in their war against each other.

Shooting near a Los Angeles college kills 1 and wounds 4, police say

A man was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting near a college in Los Angeles; law enforcement said the shooting was not connected to the school.

New Jersey businessman testifies he promised up to $250,000 in bribes in exchange for Sen. Bob Menendez's help

In the bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, a businessman took his turn on the witness stand and said he believed he had a $200,000-to-$250,000 deal in 2018 for Menendez's help.

Bag of cash doesn't stop jurors from convicting 5 defendants in $40 million food fraud scheme

A jury has convicted 5 residents of Minnesota and acquitted 2 others for their parts in a scheme to steal over $40 million from a program intended to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alex Jones seeks to liquidate assets to help pay $1.5 billion he owes to Sandy Hook families

Alex Jones, who called the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax on his Infowars program, is seeking permission to convert his personal bankruptcy reorganization to a liquidation.

Belarus requests information to investigate Polish soldier's fatal stabbing at border

Belarusian authorities have expressed willingness to investigate the death of a Polish soldier who was stabbed at the border last month, officials say.

No charges filed after monster truck topples utility poles, injuring several at Maine fairground

No charges have been filed after a monster truck caused multiple utility poles to fall in Maine, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital, police say.

How parents can encourage healthy social media habits for their kids

Parents must decide how to handle their own child's social media use in a world where there is relatively little legislation to serve as guidance.

3 Americans in alleged Congo coup appear in military court

The military trial of 51 suspects, including three Americans, accused of being involved in a foiled coup attempt in Congo last month has opened in Kinshasa.

US military reconnects $320M Gaza pier after repairs, expecting aid to flow soon

A U.S. military-built pier designed to carry aid into Gaza by boat has been reconnected to the beach in the territory after being broken apart in storms and rough seas.

James Beard award finalists include African restaurant in Detroit, pho shops in Seattle

The winning restauranteurs and chefs selected for the prestigious James Beard Awards will be announced in Chicago on June 10. Nominated restaurants are scored on their food and ethics.

Sweden's defense chief voices concern over Bejing's 'aggressive' maneuvers in South China Sea

Sweden's Defense Chief, Pål Jonson, has voiced his concern over Beijing's repeated aggressive actions against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

13 injured in explosion at home improvement store in Romania, authorities say

Romanian authorities say an explosion at a chain home improvement store in the northeast of the country has injured at least 13 people, four seriously.

New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, new research shows.

South Korea remains vigilant for more North Korean trash balloons after vowing retaliation

South Korea remains alert for possible new launches of North Korean balloons carrying trash as tensions escalate between the neighboring countries.

Royal Swedish Opera hit with $300K fine after stage technician dies from 40-foot fall

The Stockholm-based Royal Swedish Opera has been fined after a stage technician died last year when he fell more than 40 feet from a balcony, officials say.

Houthis detain at least 9 UN employees and other aid workers, officials say

At least nine Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Houthi rebels for unclear reasons. Others working for aid groups have also likely been taken.

4 Russian ships to dock in Cuba next week

Four Russian vessels, including a nuclear-powered sub, will arrive in Cuba's capital, Havana, next week, officials said as they cited "historically friendly relations" with Moscow.

Netanyahu reportedly set to address Congress on July 24

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on July 24, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Dutch far-right closes in on left-wing alliance in EU parliamentary exit polls

European Union parliamentary elections kicked off Thursday in the Netherlands, with exit polls showing a close race between Geert Wilders' party and a left-wing coalition.

Judge dismisses attempted murder and other charges in state case against Paul Pelosi's attacker

A judge has dismissed several state charges against David DePape, the man who attacked Paul Pelosi and was convicted last month in federal court, arguing the 'counts fall under double jeopardy.'

Author Suzanne Collins reveals upcoming release of next book in acclaimed 'Hunger Games' series

Suzanne Collins, author of "The Hunger Games" series, is releasing a new novel titled "Sunrise on the Reaping," set 24 years before the original book, she announced on Thursday.

Spain seeks to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza

Spain has become the first European country to request permission from the United Nations court to join South Africa's case against Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza.

Trial underway for US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges

The trial of an American soldier accused of theft during a visit to Vladivostok, Russia, is underway. He stands accused of allegedly stealing from his girlfriend.

UN report says 27% of children under 5 live in severe food poverty, many in Africa

A report by the U.N. children's agency UNICEF says 181 million children younger than 5 live in severe food poverty. That's about 27% of the world’s youngest children.

German chancellor vows deportation of criminals following deadly Manheim stabbing attack

Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will begin deporting criminals after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant resulted in a police officer's death.

4 dead, 27 injured after head-on train collision in Czech Republic

Officials say a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 27 others.

Florida and Kansas are accusing 2 people of forging signatures for petition drives

Officials accused petition circulators of forging signatures of voters to allow the No Labels party to put candidates on the Kansas ballot and to put an abortion rights measure to a vote in Florida.

Felony charges dropped against PA trooper who repeatedly struck loose horse with patrol car

A judge has dismissed felony animal cruelty charges against Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Perillo, who repeatedly struck a loose horse with his patrol car before it was euthanized.

School boards group backs out of teacher exchange program amid ex-North Dakota lawmaker's charges

Months after an indictment was unsealed against former ND Sen. Ray Holmberg, a ND school boards organization returned more than $140,000 to the state and ceased its role in a teacher exchange program.

Burmese government denies claims it killed 76 villagers

A spokesperson for Burma's military junta has denied rebel claims that army troops and allied forces killed 76 villagers in Rakhine state last week.

Washington man sentenced for 20 'swatting' calls of false threats in US, Canada

Washington state man Ashton Connor Garcia has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for making 20 false reports of shootings and bombs across the U.S. and in Canada.

CFO of Detroit riverfront revitalization project charged with embezzling $40 million

William Smith faces federal charges alleging he embezzled some $40 million in funds intended for Detroit's riverfront revitalization project.

Rural South Dakota voters reject proposal to require hand-counting of ballots

Voters in South Dakota's rural Gregory, Haakon and Tripp counties have rejected proposals to require that ballots be hand-counted in future elections.

Wisconsin warden and eight staff members charged following probes into inmate deaths

Following the deaths of 4 inmates, a Wisconsin prison warden has been charged with misconduct in public office; 8 staff members face charges of inmate abuse.

Colson Whitehead's 'Crook Manifesto' wins $50,000 Gotham Prize for outstanding book about NYC

Colson Whitehead's 'Crook Manifesto,' a story centered on a furniture store owner in 1970s Harlem, has won the Gotham Book Prize this year for 'an outstanding work about New York City.'

British military horses injured while running through London in April 'recovering with remarkable speed'

The five military horses that bolted and injured themselves as they ran loose through central London in April are expected to return to duty, with three of them already back to work.

Maryland agencies must submit a plan to help fight climate change, governor says

Under an executive order signed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, state agencies will be required to submit a report by Nov. 1 showing how they will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in US military veterans, researchers say

Researchers say specially trained service dogs have helped ease symptoms of PTSD in U.S. military veterans; the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs runs a pilot program with service dogs.

Pennsylvania convict dies 12 days after compassionate release over medical issues

68-year-old second-degree murder convict Ezra Bozeman died over the weekend, less than two weeks after being granted compassionate release for his medical condition.

$3.5M settlement reached with family of Iowa State student who died in rowing accident

Officials agreed Tuesday to a $3.5 million payout for the family of Iowa State University student Yaakov Ben-David, who died over three years ago in a rowing accident.

Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state after a parliamentary vote

Following in the steps of several other European countries, Slovenia's parliament has voted in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state; no member voted against recognition.

Arizona man gets 15 years for setting woman's camper on fire

James Haynes, 48, of Prescott, Arizona, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for setting fire to a camper trailer owned by a woman with a protective order against him.

Kansas City police funding amendment to make August appearance on Missouri ballot

Missourians will vote in August on a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Kansas City to allocate more money toward policing.

Former protege sues The-Dream, accusing the hitmaking music producer of sexual assault

Grammy-winning writer and producer The-Dream has been accused of sexual assault and other abuse by former protege Chanaaz Mangroe, who performed under stage name Channii Monroe.

New Orleans student graduates as valedictorian after living in homeless shelter

Elijah Hogan graduated from Walter L. Cohen charter high school in New Orleans as one of two valedictorians after living in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.

AI can now simulate dead loved ones, but effects on grieving process are unknown

When Michael Bommer found out he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he and the CEO of the AI-powered legacy platform Eternos created an interactive AI version of himself.

Australia expands military recruitment to noncitzens to bolster defense against foreign threats

Australia is set to start recruiting some noncitizens to boost military numbers, focusing on people from Five Eyes intelligence-sharing nations, officials say.

South Korea approves suspension of military deal with North Korea after tensions over trash balloons

South Korea has taken steps to suspend a controversial military agreement with North Korea and resume frontline military activities, according to officials.

Crime a top issue for Washington, DC, Democratic primary following last year's surge in homicide, car jackings

The June 4 Democratic primary in deep blue Washington, D.C., will largely focus on crime and law enforcement after a significant spike in crime last year.

US Defense Secretary Austin meets Cambodia's top officials in pursuit of stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia after years of cooling relations.

450-pound bear reportedly killed in self-defense in Connecticut

Police in Connecticut are investigating the fatal shooting of a 450-pound, adult male black bear whose killer claims the act was done in self-defense.

Bodies of missing Minnesota fishermen pulled from Boundary Waters

The bodies of missing fishermen Melvin Grams and Jesse Haugen, who went over a waterfall in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, have been found.

Firefighters make progress against California's largest wildfire of the year

Crews have reportedly contained 75% of California's largest wildfire this year, which tore through significant swaths of grasslands between the San Francisco Bay and Central Valley.

Republican Vince Fong sworn into Kevin McCarthy's old House seat

Now-former California state Assemblyman Vince Fong, a Republican, has been sworn into Congress to complete former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's term.

Makeshift memorial to Baltimore bridge collapse victims vandalized

An elaborate memorial to the six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was reportedly vandalized over the weekend.

Body found near Greek beach with 22-pound barbell attached to leg, coast guard says

The coast guard says the body of an unidentified man has been recovered off a beach northeast of the Greek capital with a 22-pound barbell attached to his leg with a rope.

Police officer protecting polio workers fatally shot in Pakistan's northwest

Pakistani police say gunmen opened fire on polio workers in the country's northwest, killing a police officer assigned to protect them. One of the attackers died.

American WWII veterans travel to France to be honored for 80th anniversary of D-Day

A group of 60 World War II veterans is leaving Atlanta on a chartered flight to France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with parades, school visits and ceremonies.

Georgia signs controversial 'foreign influence' bill into law

The speaker of Georgia's parliament signed the controversial "foreign agents" bill into law after the legislature dismissed the veto of President Salome Zourabichvili.

Zelenskyy accuses China and Russia of undermining peace summit during visit to Manila

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a trip to Asia, accused China of aiding Russia in efforts to undermine a Swiss-organized global peace summit.

'Garfield,' 'Furiosa' continue topping box office charts amid slow summer start

"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" continued their reign as box office toppers this weekend amid an underwhelming start to Hollywood's summer season.

3 South Dakota counties to vote on returning to ballot tabulation by hand

Three rural South Dakota counties are set to vote Tuesday on whether they will return to counting ballots by hand, an initiative based on concerns stemming from machine tabulation.

Lobster-shaped monster truck topples utility poles in Maine mishap

The lobster-shaped "Crushstation" monster truck struck a power line after going airborne during a Saturday event at Maine's Topsham Fairgrounds.

Fire breaks out at Russian oil refinery; deaths, injuries reported

A fire reportedly broke out Sunday at an oil refinery in northwestern Russia's Komi Republic, leading to an unspecified number of injuries and deaths.

2 dead, 7 injured in suburban Pittsburgh bar shootout

Two people were reported dead and seven others injured following a shootout at the Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.