New research suggests that having a pet can actually make people more likely to become parents.

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Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more.

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The European Council convenes on Thursday, and at stake is a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort in 2026 and 2027.

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A federal court filing says the Army crew piloting a Black Hawk helicopter could have avoided the nighttime accident in January if it had been able to see and avoid a commercial jet.

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He won the prestigious award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for The Associated Press, and went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades.

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New legislation will be drafted to target those who promote violence and to increase penalties for hate speech, the prime minister said Thursday.

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"I was so shocked but for some reason, I don't know why, I wasn't totally surprised," neighbor Charles Maple told People.

The Nets are coming off their winningest stretch of the season, but also their softest. Now comes the hard part.

Cops were first made aware of the creep after four of his victims discovered they had all been drugged and assaulted by the same man through an "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" Facebook group.

While at the hospital, a police officer overheard Fredericks telling a doctor he "had been drinking alcohol for the last nine to 10 days," and was seeing and hearing things.

"I saw them the night before last looking healthy and happy. I am reeling with grief. Stunned."

Ben Sauls, come on down!

Titans quarterback Cam Ward wants to be a part of the team’s coaching search as they look for the right person to take the franchise forward. 

Tua Tagovailoa has finally been benched. But backup Zach Wilson wasn't picked as his replacement. And the ex-Jets quarterback isn't thrilled about it.

With the possible exceptions of Mathieu Darche and Emil Heineman, even the most optimistic believer did not expect this sort of output from the forward.

Hormuz Island off Iran in the Persian Gulf turned a deep crimson, dramatic footage shows, after a downpour that washed over the Middle Eastern island’s aptly named Red Beach.

U.S. President Donald Trump looked to reassure Americans concerned about the rising cost of living by announcing plans to award a special holiday payment to military service members and roll out new housing reforms in the new year. Read More

Ella Huber and Liz Schepers scored second-period goals and the Fleet remained unbeaten with a 2-0 victory over the Sirens in PWHL action on Wednesday.

When it comes to hit jobs, the 10,000-word Vanity Fair spread on Susie Wiles is a classic of the genre.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.

Breanna Stewart’s tank was empty when the clock struck zero on the Liberty’s season. 

US alt-rock band announce they are finally parting ways, following fisticuffs, accusations and lawsuits

US alt-rock band Jane’s Addiction has announced they are parting ways after a tumultuous 15 months of fisticuffs, accusations and lawsuits.

The veteran Californian group, who have a history of drama, dust-ups and bust-ups, prematurely terminated the US leg of their reunion tour in September last year after an onstage altercation in Boston between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro led to blows and, ultimately, a $10m lawsuit.

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The "Sharknado" star first spoke out in November about an alleged drugging at a Chicago hotel bar.

Mike Brown is clearly not hesitant to shake things up. It is a significant part of why he led the Knicks to a trophy with his very first opportunity.