"El Chapo" sons fed rivals to tigers, used corkscrews and chiles for torture, DOJ says
The indictment details the brutal methods of torture and executions used by the cartel to extend power and intimidate enemies.
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Mysterious case of Caribbean sea urchin die-off solved by scientists
The killer of the "mystery novel"-like die-off has been linked to other widespread marine deaths, but this is the first time it's been linked to urchins, which are vital to coral reef survival.
India's population set to surpass China's in summer 2023, U.N. says
China and India have long had the largest populations on the planet, but in recent decades, vastly different birth rate trends have tipped the balance.
Stampede in Yemen leaves scores dead in Ramadan tragedy
Witnesses say the stampede started when dozens of people waiting for small cash handouts for Ramadan were spooked by gunfire and an explosion.
Giant panda on loan from China dies in Thailand zoo
Lin Hui died at the age of 21. Her male mate, Chuang Chuang, died at the same zoo back in 2019.
Justice Dept asks for more authority over seized Russian assets
The U.S. is "leaving a lot of money on the table" from Russian asset forfeitures, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco testified before Congress Wednesday.
Moonbin, member of K-pop group Astro, dies at 25
Astro's music label, Fantagio Music, confirmed the artist's death on its official Twitter account.
11 stranded fishermen rescued, 8 feared dead at sea after cyclone
The only survivor from one of the boats spent 30 hours floating in the water tied to a fuel can for buoyancy before swimming to the island, officials said.
Antiquities plucked from storeroom on Roman Forum display
Remnants of ancient Roman life include rain gutter decoration depicting mythological figures and colored dice, among other items.
Credit Suisse faulted over probe of Nazi-linked accounts
Ailing Swiss bank allegedly fired the ombudsman leading an investigation into its ties to Nazi clients.
Judge delays detention hearing for alleged Pentagon leaker
A judge granted a request by Jack Teixeira's public defenders to delay a scheduled hearing for two weeks.
Ultramarathon runner took third place – then revealed she had taken a car
Joasia Zakrzewski, a doctor, has an explanation for why she got in the car.
2 Sudan generals are at war with each other. Here's what to know.
The death toll has climbed to over 500 as the fighting in Sudan continues despite shaky ceasefires.
Sudan ceasefire fails, deaths climb in vicious battle between generals
Commanders of two of Sudan's military forces ignore truce and keep fighting for control of the country, with millions of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Beijing hospital fire death toll rises to 29 as dozen people detained
The blaze at a private hospital forced dozens to evacuate and prompted some of those who were trapped to escape from windows using bedsheets tied together.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Stephen Hubbard back in U.S. after release from Russian prison
Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
John Anderson, country music Hall of Famer, dies at 71
