USA

Katy Perry shoes criticized for resembling blackface apparently pulled

The shoes featured blue eyes, a gold triangular nose, and bright red lips. The black versions drew criticism online.

12 February 2019

USA

French journalists suspended over alleged cyberbullying

Some members of a Facebook group named "League of LOL" allegedly harassed other web users with sexist, homophobic and racist insults, mostly between 2009 and 2012.

12 February 2019

USA

California lost 18 million trees in 2018, adding fuel to future wildfires

Tree deaths have slowed in California thanks to a rainy winter, but the state's forests "are still under significant stress," a wildfire expert said.

12 February 2019

USA

17 killed as blaze rips through budget hotel in New Delhi

"I could hear, 'help, help!' from adjoining rooms," one guest said.

12 February 2019

USA

Texas man enters abandoned home to smoke weed, finds tiger instead

The man initially believed he was hallucinating when he found a female tiger in a "rinky-dink" cage in the home's garage, police said.

12 February 2019

USA

Here are the Oscar winners you won't see on the Academy Awards

Four Oscars will be presented during commercial breaks for the 91st Academy Awards.

12 February 2019

USA

Michael Jackson wax statue removed by Danish mall after complaints

The statue of the late pop star was replaced with one of Brad Pitt.

11 February 2019

USA

Moms with 4 kids will pay no income tax as Hungary hopes for baby boom

PM Viktor Orban, who has made "zero tolerance" for immigration his main theme, said the moves aim to "ensure the survival of the Hungarian nation."

11 February 2019

USA

Lawyer for National Enquirer's David Pecker denies Bezos' blackmail accusations

"It absolutely is not extortion and not blackmail," said Elkan Abramowitz, attorney for AMI CEO David Pecker, on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

11 February 2019

USA

Russian islands declare emergency after polar bear 'invasion'

"The people are scared," the regional government said in a statement.

11 February 2019

USA

Why Israel is terrified of global boycott movement

The campaign is also reverberating in the U.S., where the Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow states to punish businesses that take part in Israel boycotts.

10 February 2019

USA

South Korea, U.S. sign new cost-sharing deal for troops after Trump demand

President Donald Trump has said South Korea should pay more, and previous rounds of failed negotiations caused worries about the countries' decades-long alliance.

10 February 2019

USA

Volunteers ready U.S. aid for Venezuela as Maduro digs in

The emergency supplies have become the focus of a political struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

10 February 2019

USA

Prince Philip surrenders driver's license weeks after car accident

"After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence," Buckingham Palace announced.

9 February 2019

USA

Trump says second summit with North Korea's Kim will be in Hanoi

"I look forward to seeing Chairman Kim & advancing the cause of peace!" the president said on Twitter Friday.

9 February 2019

USA

Florida Sen. Rick Scott urges Britain's Prince Charles not to visit Cuba

A visit to Cuba "signals your support for a ruthless dictatorship," Scott warned in a letter to the Prince of Wales.

9 February 2019

USA

Finland gave $636 a month to unemployed people. Here's what happened.

Those taking part in the trial reported they were happier and healthier than others in a control group.

9 February 2019

USA

Zoo's effort to mate two tigers ends with one killing the other

"Their introduction began as predicted, but quickly escalated into a more aggressive interaction," the London Zoo said.

8 February 2019

USA

Teen pulled from rubble of Istanbul building as death toll rises to 15

The building had been the family's home for 25 years, one relative said.

8 February 2019

USA

Lorena Bobbitt's violent act became a joke without focusing on cause, she says

Bobbitt, who cut off her husband's penis in 1993, said she had suffered domestic abuse and then was "victimized again by the media" and society.

8 February 2019