New video shows additional angle in death of Ma’Khia Bryant
A neighbour's security footage shows the moments before a white policeman arrived and fatally shot the Black teenager.
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Great expectations: US firms beat profit estimates at record rate
With results in from 110 of the S&P 500 companies, 85.5 percent have beaten analysts' estimates for earnings per share.
Anti-Asian hate crimes bill passes US Senate
New law would require the US Department of Justice to focus on prosecuting hate crimes amid surge in attacks.
Drought in Mexico reaches critical levels as lakes dry up
Authorities fear that once-thriving bodies of water that served surrounding communities may turn into dusty plains.
These Photos Show What Rising Sea Levels Actually Look Like Right Now
Kadir van Lohuizen’s photographs show how rising sea levels are threatening coastlines from Bangladesh to New York City.
Tesla tricked into autopilot with no one at wheel, watchdog warns
Consumer Reports test came just days after a Tesla crashed in Texas, killing the two men in the car.
Daunte Wright remembered as ‘prince of Brooklyn Center’
At the funeral for the 20-year-old shot by a police officer, emotions ran high amid calls for law enforcement reform.
Aguililla: The Mexican town in the crossfires of a cartel war
Located in the state of Michoacan, the town has been consumed by a bloody turf war between rival cartels.
US Republicans’ infrastructure offer a fraction of Biden’s plan
Senate Republicans propose a narrower and lower-cost alternative to the $2.3 trillion Joe Biden hopes to spend.
UNSC: ‘Deep concern’ about sexual violence allegations in Tigray
Security Council issues 1st statement about six-month conflict, urges 'unfettered humanitarian access' to those in need.
Cathie Wood’s ARK says Bitcoin could help fight climate change
The top global cryptocurrency has a big carbon footprint, but ARK Invest says Bitcoin could boost renewables investment.
Algerian scholar gets three years in jail for ‘offending Islam’
Said Djabelkhir, who was released on bail, says he will appeal and continue to fight for 'freedom of conscience'.
Biden to propose nearly doubling capital gains tax for the rich
Biden will propose almost doubling the capital gains tax rate for wealthy individuals to 39.6%, sources tell Bloomberg.
‘I felt he was guilty’ Chauvin trial alternate juror says
Lisa Christensen says she 'locked eyes' with Derek Chauvin several times during trial and it was 'uncomfortable'.
US House votes to make Washington, DC, the 51st state
Bill to grant DC statehood passes in party line vote, but faces tough opposition from Republicans in the US Senate.
Turkey: Crypto exchange CEO flees country as probe is launched
Remaining assets of active users on now-shuttered Thodex exchange 'irretrievable', says lawyer.
New York City subway bomber sentenced to life in prison
Akayed Ullah, a Bangladeshi immigrant, had attempted to blow himself up inside a busy transit hub at rush hour in 2017.
EU yet to decide on legal case against AstraZeneca over shortfall
European Commission says no decision taken on whether to sue AstraZeneca over a shortfall in deliveries of COVID shots.
Uganda: DRC’s reparation claims ‘dangerously disproportionate’
Uganda says the more than $13bn in reparations sought by DRC over Ituri conflict could ruin its economy.
Angola: Luanda flood death toll rises to 24, thousands displaced
More than 11,000 people affected and at least 2,300 homes flooded, provincial government says.