Dennis Rodman plans to travel to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner
Rodman, the former NBA champion, has made headlines in the past for his controversial meetings with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
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Jordan River, Jesus' baptism site, is today barely a trickle
Symbolically and spiritually, the Jordan River in the Middle East is of mighty significance to many. Physically, the Lower Jordan River of today is simply not the same.
Columbia River's salmon are at the core of ancient religion
The Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest, which Natives call Nch’i-Wána, or “the great river,” has sustained Indigenous people in the region for millennia.
Nepal's holy Bagmati River choked with black sewage, trash
Nepal’s most sacred river is also its most polluted. In the capital, Kathmandu, raw sewage is dumped directly into the Bagmati River, and heaps of garbage are tossed in from along the banks.
New Zealand river's personhood status offers hope to Māori
In 2017, New Zealand passed a groundbreaking law granting personhood status to the Whanganui River. Five years after the law was passed, The Associated Press followed the 180-mile river upstream to find out what its status means to those whose lives are entwined with its waters.
Why Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ remains so controversial
When "The Satanic Verses” was published, it almost immediately set off angry demonstrations. What was — and still is — behind this outrage?
Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban takeover as woes mount
A year after the dramatic day that the Taliban seized Kabul, much has changed in Afghanistan. A look at the past year and what lies ahead.
Norway euthanizes Freya the walrus that climbed on to boats and piers in Oslo
Norway's Directorate of Fisheries said Freya was put down early Sunday “based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety.”
Watch Now: Tourists continue to flock to erupting volcano in Iceland
Tourists were seen watching from a safe distance as Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano continued to erupt.
Watch Now: WWII-era bomb detonated in Italy after being exposed in riverbed
An unexploded bomb from World War 2 was detonated by the Italian Army in Borgo Virgilio, Italy.
The UN recently declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Here's where resolutions like this can lead
It’s more than moral posturing. Resolutions like this have a history of laying the foundation for effective treaties and national laws.
Record amount of seaweed is choking shores in Caribbean
A record amount of seaweed is smothering coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados. "It is absolutely devastating for the region," one researcher said.
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite warnings by China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
25 photos of abandoned military installations and their stories
Take a look at 25 abandoned military installations and their stories: radar facilities, bunkers, forts, gun emplacements, and more.
Watch Now: Timelapse shows Milky Way hovering over distant thunderstorm in Canada
This beautiful time-lapse video shows the Milky Way swirling over a distant thunderstorm raging in the Canadian province of Alberta on July 18.
How inflation pushed KFC to put chicken feet on the menu in China
The addition was part of a wider effort by the chain to increase efficiency and use up more of its ingredients, which has also seen KFC introduce offerings such as chicken wing tips to its menu.
Watch Now: Motorcyclist rescued from flooded bridge in India
A motorcyclist stranded on a bridge was almost swept away by intense flood waters before being rescued by police in Telangana, India.
Meet the adorable penguins living across Patagonia
Patagonia is home to multiple types of penguins that live across the region's diverse environments, including gentoo penguins, Magellanic penguins and king penguins.
Japanese city alarmed by biting, clawing, attacking monkeys
People in a Japanese city have come under attack from monkeys trying to snatch babies, biting and clawing at flesh, and sneaking into nursery schools.
Big pink diamond discovered in Angola, largest in 300 years
A big pink diamond of 170 carats has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years.
