Defaced Black doll at California high school sparks calls for accountability on racist incidents
A defaced Black doll at Salinas High School’s jamboree event last week has opened conversations about other incidents of racism at the school.
Read moreUS general details casualites in Afghanistan
Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, killing 12 U.S. service members and wounding 15 more. Dozens of Afghans have…
Read moreShould Australia be vaccinating children? Here’s what other countries are doing
As Australia prepares to announce an update to its current guidelines on COVID-19 vaccinations for children, SBS News looks at what is being done elsewhere in the…
Read moreAfghan civilians and US troops among more than 70 killed in Kabul airport bombings
Afghan officials say at least 60 civilians were killed and 143 more were injured.
Read moreUS adapts to prolonged wildfire smoke exposure
As wildfire smoke sweeps across North America this summer, there is growing concern over potential health impacts to millions of people exposed to the pollution. And experts…
Read moreWoman gets jail for claiming virus and spitting
A woman who pleaded guilty to coughing and spitting on food at a supermarket in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic has been sentenced to at…
Read moreA retriever in a duck hat, a pitbull named Hippo: Canine celebs to follow on National Dog Day
Celebrate International Dog Day with these social media celebrities, including Bunny the sheepadoodle and Sirius the golden retriever.
Read moreCalls for raised barrier at NYC Vessel sculpture
After four suicides, a community board is calling on the operators of the Hudson Yards development to install barriers at the Vessel sculpture or close its walkways…
Read moreTropical storm expected to form soon as depression eyes Gulf Coast; systems brew in Atlantic
Tropical Depression 9 is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and then a hurricane that could impact Florida, Texas and Louisiana.
Read moreCapitol Police officers sue Trump, extremists, alleging conspiracy, terrorism on Jan. 6
Seven Capitol Police officers allege Trump and extremists conspired to use violence to stop the certification of the presidential election.
Read moreOn This Day: 26 August 2014
In 2014, fans from around the world gathered to see Kate Bush perform the first of 22 shows in London. (Aug, 26)
Read moreShowBiz Minute: Jeremy, ACM Honors, Wright
Ron Jeremy indicted on over 30 sex assault counts; Country artists including Dan + Shay celebrated at the ACM Honors; Letitia Wright injured filming stunt on “Black…
Read moreTennessee area storms are once-in-a-thousand-years event
“A perfect storm” of three different weather events colliding over Tennessee Saturday sparked record-breaking rainfall and deadly flooding.
Read moreResidents in Sydney’s LGAs of concern share how they got through nine weeks of restrictions
After NSW hit the milestone earlier this week of six million vaccinations administered, new “freedoms” have been announced for fully vaccinated residents in NSW.
Read moreResidents in Sydney’s LGAs of concern share how they have been getting through nine weeks of restrictions
After NSW hit the milestone earlier this week of six million vaccinations administered, new “freedoms” have been announced for fully vaccinated residents in NSW.
Read more‘We want him back’: Wife of Australian citizen captured by the Taliban fears for his safety
The wife of an Australian man who is in hiding from the Taliban has spoken of her fears for her husband after he was filmed in the…
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