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Meat Raffles Aren't Just About The Meat In This New York Community
The raffles are part social event and part fundraiser, as people in Western New York hang out and drink beer while they bid on slabs of meat. Even if they don't win, "everybody leaves with a smile."...
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President Trump Waffles On Hong Kong Democracy Bill Amid China Trade Talks
President Trump says he stands with democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. But he stopped short of pledging support for a pro-Hong Kong bill, saying it could complicate trade talks with China. (Image...
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Clergy Abuse Reparations Are Closure For Some Victims, Resurface Trauma For...
Hundreds of victims of priest sexual abuse have received reparations from the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania. A new legal maneuver allows people to sue the church over old sexual abuse claims. (Image...
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In Australia, Stubborn Fires Shroud Cities In Smoke, Char Terrain And Menace...
The blazes in one state alone have consumed an area about eight times the size of Los Angeles, and other fires have erupted across Australia. Amid drought and dry months to come, it could get worse....
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Elon Musk Unveils Tesla's Cybertruck, With A Polarizing Wedge Shape
The all-electric truck's unique design threw some Tesla fans for a loop. And the event went off track when a demonstration meant to show off the truck's "armor glass" left the windows smashed. (Image...
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Republican Senators, White House Map Out Impeachment Trial
Sen. Lindsey Graham told reporters that he wanted to make it clear that a trial couldn't be dismissed before it started. The president has also been making an effort to meet with GOP senators. (Image...
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Ex-CIA Officer Sentenced To 19 Years For Conspiracy To Spy For China
Officials say Jerry Chun Shing Lee received more than $840,000 from Chinese officials in exchange for U.S. secrets. His Chinese handlers said they would "take care of him for life." (Image credit: AP)
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Barr Announces Plan To Address Crisis Of Missing And Murdered Native Americans
Studies find that Native Americans, especially women, are victims of disproportionate levels of violence, and state and federal databases inadequately track the crisis. (Image credit: Patrick...
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In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be...
The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children....
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Jack Burton Carpenter, Snowboarding Pioneer, Dies At 65
The founder of the massive snowboarding brand Burton Snowboards died Wednesday from complications due to cancer. He was 65. (Image credit: Johannes Kroemer/Getty Images)
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Jake Burton Carpenter, Snowboarding Pioneer, Dies At 65
The founder of the massive snowboarding brand Burton Snowboards died Wednesday from complications due to cancer. He was 65. (Image credit: Johannes Kroemer/Getty Images)
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Anti-Doping Agency Cites Russian 'Non-Compliance' With Olympic Testing...
Russia as a country was banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Its athletes competed under a generic banner. It could happen again in the 2020 Tokyo Games. (Image credit: Pavel...
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Wardrobe Update: Clothing Exchange Caters To Transgender Youth
Gender transition often involves a complete wardrobe change as well. A new clothing exchange in Cincinnati allows trans youth to trade in their old attire for outfits that suit their style. (Image...
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A Cancer Care Approach Tailored To The Elderly May Have Better Results
For older, often frail cancer patients, geriatric assessments can help doctors gauge the patients' physical, mental and functional capacity, and choose an appropriate treatment approach. (Image...
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Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor
The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision....
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