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Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israeli strike
Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba, Reuters | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike, the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council said on Saturday.
World's first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo
Leila Miller, Reuters | Updated Aug. 30 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
They look like ordinary foals, docile with honey brown coats and white facial patches, content to spend their days munching alfalfa in a cordoned-off pasture in rural Buenos Aires province.
Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the Netherlands
Molly Quell, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
The southern Dutch city of Tilburg is seeing more color than usual this weekend, as thousands of redheads from all over the world gather in the Netherlands for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks.
North Korea leader Kim promises 'beautiful life' for families of 'martyrs' killed in Russia
Jack Kim and Sebin Choi, Reuters | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised "a beautiful life" for the families of "martyrs" who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on Saturday.
Time capsule sealed by Princess Diana unearthed at London hospital
Jennifer Hauser, CNN | Updated Aug. 28 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 has been dug out of a children's hospital in London to enable the construction of a new cancer center, with help from those during that era.
Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices
Anastasiia Malenko, Reuters | Updated Aug. 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that the U.S. special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump's peace efforts.
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain's 'Tomatina' food fight
Alicia LeÓn, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 27 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
Mission president shot in Mexico calls his survival a miracle in message of gratitude
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Latter-day Saint mission president and his wife called his survival a miracle after an armed intruder entered their home and shot him.
'Jaw-droppingly weird' dinosaur from Morocco was studded with spikes
Will Dunham, Reuters | Updated Aug. 27 - 12:22 p.m. | Save Story
Around 165 million years ago on a coastal floodplain in what is now Morocco lived one of the most extreme dinosaurs on record, lavishly adorned with armor and spikes.
UN nuclear watchdog back in Iran, no deal yet on inspections
Reuters | Updated Aug. 27 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
UN nuclear inspectors have returned to Iran for the first time since it suspended cooperation with them in the wake of Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
India hit by US doubling of tariffs, plans to cushion blow
David Lawder and Manoj Kumar, Reuters | Updated Aug. 27 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to ties between the two countries.
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals alongside latest Ukraine peace talks
Anna Hirtenstein and Marwa Rashad, Reuters | Updated Aug. 26 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. and Russian government officials discussed several energy deals on the sidelines of negotiations this month that sought to achieve peace in Ukraine, according to five sources familiar with the talks.
Trump wants to meet North Korea's Kim this year, he tells South Korea
Steve Holland, Hyunjoo Jin, David Brunnstrom and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Updated Aug. 25 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Monday he wanted to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year and was open to further trade talks with South Korea even as he lobbed new criticisms at the visiting Asian ally.
Tabernacle Choir wraps up Argentina Tour celebrating 100 years of faith in South America
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Tabernacle Choir has completed its fifth stop on a world tour, spending a week in Argentina to commemorate a century of the Church of Jesus Christ in South America.
Destructive winds sweep Vietnam, thousands evacuated, as Typhoon Kajiki makes landfall
Helen Regan, CNN | Updated Aug. 25 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam on Monday, unleashing dangerous winds as the powerful storm surged through the country's central provinces – prompting authorities to evacuate tens of thousands of residents.
Dress Codes: Fashion's most playful print has a fascinating history
Natalie Hammond, CNN | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Polka dots have maintained their popularity throughout fashion history, and in recent months, seem to be everywhere.
Australia mushroom murderer Erin Patterson left me 'half alive,' lone surviving victim says
Alasdair Pal, Reuters | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The lone surviving guest of a lunch where three others died after being served food laced with deadly mushrooms told an Australian court on Monday the actions of host and convicted murderer Erin Patterson had left him feeling "half alive."
Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 20 people, including 5 journalists
Nidal Al Mughrabi, Reuters | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
Israel struck Nasser hospital in the south of the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and others.
