North Koreans 'heartbroken' by Kim's purported weight loss, Pyongyang resident tells state media
North Korean state television aired an unusual interview Friday in which a Pyongyang resident said he and others living in the capital were "heartbroken" to see how much weight the country's leader Kim Jong Un had lost.
Ethiopian forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital Mekelle
Less than a week into an intense offensive by Tigrayan forces, the Ethiopian military has withdrawn from the war-torn regional Tigrayan capital of Mekelle on Monday, a UN official told CNN.
Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
Mexico is open to travelers. There is no need to provide a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival, though most resorts ask guests to fill out health questionnaires. The land border between Mexico and the United States is closed for nonessential travel through at least July 21. However, air travel is allowed.
First cruise from a US port in more than 15 months has set sail
It's been a long circuitous journey to restarting cruise travel in the United States.
The Obama portraits are on display at the site of their first date
Three years after Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the paintings have arrived at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the former President and First Lady had their very first date.
Nashville renames street after drag queen in move city leaders say is a first in the US
Nashville is celebrating Pride Month with a new street name that honors a drag queen who was a longtime performer in the city.
Cincinnati's first statue of a named woman honors civil rights activist Marian Spencer
Historical statues dot the landscape of Cincinnati, Ohio, but the city has been notably lacking any that feature a named woman. Until now.
Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger dies
Former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger has died, according to a post on the Official Skid Row Instagram page. He was 55.
Tyler, the Creator releases new album
Tyler, the Creator has released a new album, "Call Me If You Get Lost." He announced the news on Twitter, saying it's "out now."
Lil Nas X claps back after criticism for kissing male backup dancer
Lil Nas X stunned Sunday night both on the red carpet and during his performance at the 2021 BET Awards.
Lil' Kim wants a Verzuz with Nicki Minaj
Lil' Kim revealed that she wants to go up against Nicki Minaj in the next Verzuz battle.
The Delta variant will cause 'very dense outbreaks' in these five states, expert says
The Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out in some US communities, a health expert told CBS's Face the Nation.
Authorities asking for public's help finding missing 11-year-old San Jacinto boy
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 11-year-old boy last seen at his San Jacinto home.
The Ford Bronco is finally here and Jeep should be worried
The Jeep Wrangler has cornered a very nice slice of the auto market for a long time. But that appears to be over now that the new full-size Ford Bronco has arrived. Based on test drives on road and off, Jeep should be worried.
South Africa is considering letting women have multiple husbands. Conservatives aren't happy
South Africa's government is considering allowing women to have multiple husbands, a possibility that has thrown the country's conservatives into uproar.
How to protect your nest egg from inflation
Key inflation readings soared above 5% this spring, with prices rising on everything from food to metals to transportation. No one can say with certainty whether we're in for a prolonged period of high inflation or a short one due to pandemic-induced issues like supply chain problems.
Aunt Jemima's replacement is hitting store shelves nationwide
The nationwide rollout of the Pearl Milling Company brand name — formerly known as Aunt Jemima — is underway. The new brand said breakfast products in its Pearl Milling Company packaging began to ship on May 31. The new packaging has the same red and yellow color scheme as Jemima's packaging did, but it replaces Jemima's image with a 19th century watermill, a callback to the company's 1889 founding.
St. Louis City firefighter who died from COVID-19 to be laid to rest today
St. Louis City's fire department is mourning one of their own lost to COVID-19. The fire department said, "It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the Line of Duty death of St. Louis Firefighter Rodney Heard."
Cardi B debuts baby bump at BET Awards
"Blackish" star Marsai Martin said it for us: "Okay, Bardi with the baby bump!" Rap superstar Cardi B debuted her pregnancy Sunday night during a performance on the BET Awards with her husband Offset's rap trio Migos.
'Buddy,' the recaptured beefalo, has a new love at FL sanctuary
Connecticut's infamous beefalo has a new family and love could be in the air.
