Pilot Dies in Alaska Plane Crash, 4 Passengers Injured
The pilot of a small plane died after the aircraft slammed into an Alaskan hillside Friday. Four passengers were injured.
U.S. Navy Officer Dies After Chattanooga Shooting
A Navy Petty officer wounded in the Thursday attack at the Navy Operational Support Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., died early Saturday, bringing the death toll to five U.S. service personnel.
Hundreds Evacuated as California Firefighters Battle Wildfires
More than 300 people were evacuated early Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through Angeles National Forest, threatening area campgrounds and highways.
Infamous Former Philippine Governor Dies During Lagging Murder Trial
A former Philippine ruler accused in a 2009 massacre, and who had recently been on trial for those deaths, died of heart failure late Friday, authorities said.
Seven Prison Workers Charged in ‘El Chapo’ Escape
Seven employees of the maximum-security prison where Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was being held have been charged in his escape.
Obama Snubs Chinese-Owned Waldorf Astoria
Obama Snubs Chinese-Owned Waldorf Astoria
NEW YORK, July 18 (UPI) -- For the first time in nearly 90 years, a sitting United States president has...
FBI: Officers Under ‘Tremendous Amount of Gunfire’ in Tenn. Shootings
The police officers who confronted a man who shot and killed four Marines at a Naval Reserve "were under a tremendous amount of gunfire" during the incident.
Report: Kim Jong Un’s Love of Luxury Overrides his Policy Against ‘Disease’ of Imports
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has condemned the "worship" of imported goods, but his own policies are not preventing the North Korean leader from wearing luxury fashions from the West.
300 Injured in South African Train Collision
Two trains collided Friday in South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg, injuring about 300 people, emergency officials said.
United Airlines Rewards Hackers with Millions of Miles for Spotting IT Flaws
Two hackers scored 1 million air travel miles for uncovering security flaws in United Airlines' software systems and privately disclosing them to the company.
Wildfire Flames Jump Freeway in California Catching Cars on Fire
A fast-moving wildfire in southern California jumped a freeway Friday setting several vehicles on fire and sending clouds of billowing black smoke into the air, fire officials said.
Elderly Crime in Japan Surpasses Teen Cases, Police Say
More of Japan's elderly are stirring up trouble for police, and their crimes are surpassing those involving teenagers.
Ex-Congressman Grimm gets 8 Months on Tax Fraud Charge
Former Congressman and FBI agent Michael Grimm was sentenced to eight months in prison Friday after his tax fraud conviction in January.
Victims identified in Chattanooga Rampage
A gunman opened fire at U.S. Navy facilities in Tennessee on Thursday, killing four Marines, and wounding three others, authorities said.