UN mission chief: South Sudan unprepared for first election in coming year

The head of the U.N. mission in South Sudan said the country is “not yet ready”…

DA to seek death for ex-con rapist accused of jogging mom’s abduction, murder

The top prosecutor in Memphis has notified the court that his office intends to seek the…

Mass expulsions and mistreatment of migrants reported in Tunisia as tensions spike in port city

Tensions escalated dangerously in a Tunisian port city following the detainment of three migrants in connection…

2 decapitated goats found stuffed in garbage bags behind New York Burger King: ‘Ritualistic animal sacrifice’

Two decapitated goat carcasses were discovered in garbage bags behind a Burger King in New York…

Mexican cartel suspected in case of severed body parts found outside state capital

A scattering of severed body parts was found near a state capital in Mexico, prompting questions…

As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit

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Thousands of Hawaiian cesspools inch closer to ocean as shoreline erodes

Hawaii is home to 83,000 cesspools, more than any other state in the nation, and around…

China’s top diplomat criticized for comments calling for race-based alliance, Beijing pushes back

China on Wednesday brushed away international criticism Beijing has received following race-based comments issued this week…

Chicago concealed carry holder foils late-night armed robbery attempt

A concealed carry holder in Chicago turned the tables on an armed robbery suspect on the…

Russian missile strike kills 4 civilians in Lviv as Zelenskyy vows response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed a response after a Russian missile attack killed at least four…