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Evergrande's international creditors threaten legal action over 'opaque' restructuring process

Evergrande's international creditors are losing patience.

Alec Baldwin sued by family of fallen Marine for $25 million for defamation and other allegations

Actor Alec Baldwin is being sued for defamation and negligence by the family of a fallen Marine after comments he made about one family member's presence outside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to a suit filed Monday in the US District Court for the District of Wyoming.

Neither Biden nor Putin can afford to lose their Ukraine standoff

Escalating psychological warfare between the United States and Russia over Ukraine is fast approaching a point at which a peaceful exit from a crisis with real-world ramifications for Americans could be impossible.

Hong Kong plans to cull 2,000 hamsters over Covid fears. Pet owners are outraged

Hong Kong will euthanize about 2,000 hamsters and other small animals after a pet store worker and several rodents tested positive for coronavirus, as the city pursues an uncompromising zero-Covid strategy two years into the pandemic.

US Navy warship challenges Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea

A United States Navy guided missile destroyer challenged Chinese claims of sovereignty in and around islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, with a Navy statement saying such claims violate international law and "pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas."

Jill Biden's whirlwind first year as the President's eyes and ears across America

First lady Jill Biden visited Kentucky last Friday, a state that her husband, President Joe Biden, did not win in the 2020 election. Not that she cared. She was there to check in on victims of last month's deadly tornadoes, which ripped through Bowling Green, taking down houses, gutting businesses and killing nearly 80 people in the state.

Major airlines say the 5G doomsday scenario is over

Airline executives breathed a sigh of relief to their investors Thursday, saying they believe the threat to their operations from the rollout of 5G technology is now behind them.

At least 17 killed in Ghana blast after vehicle carrying explosives hits motorcycle

At least 17 people were killed in a blast in western Ghana on Thursday after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle carrying explosives, according to officials.

American Airlines flight bound for London turns around mid-flight over mask rule compliance

An airplane bound for London was turned around mid-flight after a mask-related disruption, the latest incident in a recent surge in unruly passenger incidents.

Tearful Adele announces postponement of Las Vegas residency due to Covid among crew and 'delays'

Singer Adele has announced the postponement of her Las Vegas residency, one day before it was set to kick off, saying Covid has rendered it impossible to move forward.

Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning a trip to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.

Trump campaign officials, led by Rudy Giuliani, oversaw fake electors plot in 7 states

Trump campaign officials, led by Rudy Giuliani, oversaw efforts in December 2020 to put forward illegitimate electors from seven states that Trump lost, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the scheme.

DOJ wants Oath Keepers leader to remain in jail pending trial

The Justice Department is arguing that Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes should remain in jail as he awaits trial for seditious conspiracy related to the attack on the US Capitol.

Peloton says it may consider cutting jobs and 'resetting' production

Peloton CEO John Foley acknowledged Thursday that the company is "considering all options" — including layoffs and production curbs — after a report that the fitness firm has stopped manufacturing its bikes and treadmills sent shares crashing.

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic and the Omicron variant

Biden admitted US could do more on testing. Germany continues to see record numbers as Omicron sweeps the world. Follow here for the latest news updates.

3 Pennsylvania officers charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Fanta Bility

Three Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, police officers were charged Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of 8-year-old Fanta Bility while she exited a high school football game on August 27, prosecutors said.

Ukrainian President pushes back on Biden: 'There are no minor incursions'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly pushed back Thursday on US President Joe Biden's comments that a "minor incursion" by Russia into Ukraine would prompt a lesser response than a full-scale invasion, in an implicit rebuke of Biden's comments.

US accuses Russia of recruiting officials in attempt to take over Ukrainian government

The United States accused Russia of recruiting current and former Ukrainian government officials to attempt to take control of Ukraine's government as it unveiled new sanctions on Thursday.

Biden administration to require essential travelers coming to US by land or ferry to be fully vaccinated starting Saturday

The US will require essential travelers crossing into the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination starting Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Judge sides with Britney Spears in ongoing court battle with her father over finances

Although Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship has ended, the legal battle over her finances is still going on.

US charges Belarusian officials for diverting flight carrying dissident journalist

United States federal prosecutors charged four Belarus officials with piracy-related charges for diverting a RyanAir airplane mid-flight last year to arrest a journalist critical of the government.

Virginia congressman blasts McConnell for comment on voters of color

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is facing fierce criticism for comments he made this week in response to a question about the concerns of voters of color.

Negative Covid test, no close contact: How I ended up at a Hong Kong government quarantine camp

Hong Kong's government quarantine camp at Penny's Bay accommodates people who are close contacts of confirmed cases and those who arrive from "high-risk countries." CNN takes a look inside this facility.

What Trump's loss at the Supreme Court means for the future of democracy

Norman Eisen, Joshua Perry and E. Danya Perry write the speed with which the case on Trump's Jan. 6-related records moved through the courts validates the House select committee's urgent approach to its mission and undercuts the weak executive privilege claims that Trump's allies have used to try to hide the truth from the American people

Theodore Roosevelt statue removed from NYC museum after sparking controversy

A statue of US President Theodore Roosevelt that sat in front of a New York museum for nearly 80 years was removed this week after criticism over its "racial" image.