Thousands protest mob assault of women who were paraded naked in remote Indian border state

The leaders of religious and women's groups addressed the nearly 15,000 protesters, who also called for the firing of Biren Singh, the top elected official in the state where more than 130 people have been killed.

Extreme heat pushes airlines to shed fuel, limit passengers

High temperatures make the air less dense, reducing engine performance and the amount of lift produced at a given speed.

Comedians energize the picket lines as Hollywood actors and writers strikes enter second week

The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign of a swift ending

Justice Department tells Texas that floating barrier on Rio Grande raises humanitarian concerns

President Biden's administration told Republican Gov. Greg Abbott that the barrier installed this month near the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, was 'unlawful.'

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million with possible cash payout of $422 million

Florida Keys coral reefs already bleaching as water temperatures hit record highs

Surface temperatures around the Keys have been averaging about 91 degrees, well above the normal mid-July average of 85 degrees.

Fargo gunman searched online for ‘kill fast’ and ‘mass shooting events,’ officials say

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said investigators believe for now that there were no co-conspirators, and do not believe the shooting was religiously motivated.

Texas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels

Her exit comes as Republican lawmakers across the U.S. are targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses.

Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments

Russia said it suspended the Black Sea Grain Initiative because the U.N. had failed to overcome obstacles to shipping its food and fertilizer to global markets.

Brazilian petrochemical company settles with city where mining destroyed entire neighborhoods

Braskem is one of the biggest petrochemical companies in the Americas, owned primarily by Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras and construction giant Novonor, formerly known as Odebrecht.