Japan to lift COVID-19 border controls, including proof of vaccination requirement, ahead of holiday week

Japan will lift most of its coronavirus border controls, including a requirement that entrants show proof…

Air Force squadron in Middle East arms up with ‘bunker busting’ bombs to counter Iran

The U.S. military is arming aircraft recently sent to the Middle East with “bunker busting” bombs. …

Dutch court bans man from donating sperm after he fathered at least 550 children

A Dutch court on Friday banned a man from donating any more of his sperm after…

Suspect in Hawaii cockfight shooting that left 2 dead pleads not guilty

A man accused of firing into a large crowd at a Hawaii cockfight in a shooting…

Vehicle crashes into Wisconsin cellphone store, injuring 5 people

A vehicle crashed into a central Wisconsin cellphone store Thursday, injuring five people, including one critically,…

Nevada tribes plead for new school to replace current building near hazardous contaminants

Cracked windows, a bat colony in the ceiling, spotty heating and close proximity to hazardous contaminants…

Death sentence upheld for former Thai principle convicted of killing 3 people, including a toddler

Thailand’s Supreme Court upheld a death sentence for an ex-elementary school principal convicted of killing three…

When it comes to upping mental health services, Texas has a Medicaid problem

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Watch: Texas immigrants “shocked” by bill that would have prevented them from buying homes

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“A way to throw kids away”: Texas’ troubled juvenile justice department is sending more children to adult prisons

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