New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Swerving van leads police to $2.65 million in stolen US silver coins

Authorities announced the end of a high-profile case involving a “major investment scheme” in the U.S. and millions of dollars worth of U.S. silver coins.

Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons

A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site.

Trump to remove tariff on Irish whiskey

President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.

August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.

UN approves new world map: What to know about 'Equal Earth'

The U.N. voted to endorse a new world map called "Equal Earth" that more accurately depicts the size of continents.

US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination

Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country.

Watch: Supermarket manager races to save child from traffic

Security video from a supermarket in Mexico showed the store's manager saving a child from oncoming traffic.

Poll finds Americans fear domestic extremists more than foreign threats

A recent poll reveals most Americans now view domestic terrorism as a greater threat to the nation than attacks originating from outside the country.

US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns

Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.

US calls Iran’s claim to have struck an unmanned vessel 'a total lie'

The U.S. military rejected an Iranian assertion that its forces struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins called the claim “a total lie."

US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles fired at Navy ships

The US military alleged the three tankers are part of a network that funnels billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.

Greek Air Force jet crashes during air show, killing 2 pilots

A Greek Air Force Phantom F4 jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots, officials said.

Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms

Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.

Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting

Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.

North Texas groups mobilize aid after devastating floods in Nepal

For thousands of families in North Texas, images of catastrophic flooding in Tibet and northern Nepal are not from some distant disaster. They are from home.

North Texas mobilizes aid for Nepal flood victims
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For thousands of families in North Texas, images of catastrophic flooding in Tibet and northern Nepal are not from some distant disaster. They are from home.

US forces launch first attack on Iran in a month

The U.S. military launched its first attack on Iranian forces in a month to prevent them from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.