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Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths

Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths

Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war? Now, the answer may be just a few clicks away -- but it may not be what they wanted to hear.

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Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight

Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight

Long before the first punch lands at President Donald Trump's unprecedented hosting of a UFC fight on the White House lawn, some in the usually ultra-pro-Trump mixed martial arts community are already throwing political blows.

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New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury

New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury

New York City's first set of rules for the use of artificial intelligence in public schools is being called weak by many parents who favor a stricter approach.

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Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project

Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project

Thousands of Albanians protested Thursday evening in Tirana for a fourth consecutive day against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff

Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff

Queensland Reds' Les Kiss is confident his team can "scare" the Waikato Chiefs in their Super Rugby playoff in what could be his last game in charge before taking over as Wallabies coach.

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Clark, Spaun part of four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament

Clark, Spaun part of four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament

A pair of US Open winners in Wyndham Clark and JJ Spaun were in a four-way tie for the lead alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Ryan Gerard after the first round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament on Thursday.

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Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts

Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, saying he'd canceled planned concerts after several artists pulled out.

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Wemby counts on 'normal' Spurs to bounce back in NBA Finals

Wemby counts on 'normal' Spurs to bounce back in NBA Finals

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama says there's no need for heroics as the Spurs aim to battle back from a deflating loss to the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA Finals.

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LA Olympics boss Wasserman says will not step down over Epstein links

LA Olympics boss Wasserman says will not step down over Epstein links

Casey Wasserman said Thursday he has never considered stepping down as Los Angeles Olympics chief since his name appeared in files from the investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Dangerous livestock pest case confirmed in Texas

Dangerous livestock pest case confirmed in Texas

The United States said on Thursday that the New World screwworm (NWS) fly, a dangerous livestock pest whose flesh-eating larvae can kill cattle, has been detected in a calf in south Texas.

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