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Families of detainees appeal to US to kick up pressure in Mideast
Relatives of imprisoned or recently released activists in the Middle East, including in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, urged the United States this week to use its influence to secure progress on human rights in those countries.
Haute-dog cuisine: US restaurant caters to canine gourmets
Does your dog like fine dining? "Dogs are amazing, because what you see is what you get, right?
Biden pardons thousands for cannabis possession
US President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of Americans convicted of marijuana possession Thursday in a major new step towards destigmatizing the drug -- and fulfilling a promise to his supporters a month before midterm elections. "I am announcing a pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana," Biden said.
The Cuban priestesses defying religious patriarchy
First, they defied the male dominion over the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion by being secretly ordained. Experts say about 70 percent of Cubans are followers of Santeria.
Ukraine, climate? Nobel Peace Prize unveiled under cloud of war
The Nobel Peace Prize will be unveiled Friday, with experts speculating it could go to critics of Vladimir Putin, climate activists or even no prize at all amid the war in Ukraine.
Springbok Rhule's 'special bond' with Leyds key to La Rochelle life
Raymond Rhule says having a "special bond" with fellow Springbok Dillyn Leyds has allowed the pair to blossom at La Rochelle, before Saturday's French Top 14 trip to Bayonne. Scrum-half Cobus Reinach, who won the 2019 World Cup alongside Kolbe, has returned to training with champions Montpellier after a serious shoulder injury before Saturday's re-run of June's Top 14 final with a trip to Castres.
US judge blocks new New York gun controls
A US federal judge blocked the enforcement of New York's new gun law Thursday, undermining for the second time this year the state's efforts to control a key factor in rising homicides. Judge Glenn Suddaby apparently agreed, awarding the gun rights advocates a stay, or temporary block, on the new law while their lawsuit over it proceeds.
Easter Island blaze chars famous moai statues
A forest fire that tore through part of Easter Island has charred some of its fabled monumental carved stone figures, known as moai, authorities said Thursday. An estimated several hundred moai are in that area, as well as in the quarry where the stone used to carve the sculptures is extracted.
US flies Russian cosmonaut to ISS as Ukraine conflict rages
A SpaceX capsule carrying a Russian crew member docked Thursday with the International Space Station on a NASA mission that carries significant symbolism amid the war in Ukraine. Around two hours after docking, hatches will open allowing the crew to join seven others already on the station: two Russians, four Americans, and an Italian.
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