Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe…
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Catastrophic Flood Hits Nepal, Engulfing Crowds and Causing Quake
The authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and…
Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home…
Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the…
Lisa Cook Hits Back at Trump’s Latest Attempt to Oust Her as Fed Governor
Lisa D. Cook hit back at President Trump’s allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud.
Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects
Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National…
State Department Advances Trump Crackdown on ‘Far-Left Terrorism’
Critics say the Trump administration’s focus is disproportionate, as analysts raise alarms about the growing strength of far-right movements.
After Wasp Attack, a Canadian Rock Climber Is Rescued by Helicopter
A 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung more than 100 times…
Photos: A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet
An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized…
Secret Service Officials Said to Be Put on Leave Amid Internal Inquiry
The agency’s top spokesman is among those on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people…