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Americans Caught With Fake COVID Docs at U.S.-Canada Border Subject to $750K Fine, Prison
Canadian officials on Monday are set to re-open the U.S.-Canada border to American citizens and permanent U.S. residents who can show proof they are fully vaccinated.
Olympic Marathon Runner Sparks Controversy by Knocking Over Rivals' Water Bottles
A clip of Morhad Amdouni showed him knocking over almost an entire row of bottles before grabbing the last one.
1/3 of Israel's Older Population Has Received COVID-19 Booster Shot as Delta Cases Rise
Over 420,000 Israelis older than 60 have so far received a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine.
This Future 9/11 Hijacker Used Cash, VISA Card to Pay for Practice Flight Time
In Florida, Marwan al-Shehhi roomed with flight-school buddy Mohammed Atta. The two men may not have behaved like the "bad Muslims" of post-9/11 reports.
U.S. Beats China in Gold Medal Race After Historic Women's Volleyball Win
The American women had never won an Olympic gold medal at indoor volleyball, but Sunday's victory helped the U.S. win the gold medal race over China by one medal.
Greek Island Cut in Half by Raging Wildfire After Country's Worst Heat Wave in Decades
More than 100 wildfires broke out across Greece in the past few days, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate their homes.
Teacher Warns 'This Can Happen to You' After Barely Surviving Delta, Losing 33 Pounds of Muscle Mass
"You do everything right, I wore masks, I QR coded, I was cautious ... and yet this can happen to you," an Australian teacher said.
Firefighters Lead Protests Ahead of Vaccine Passports Being Required in France
Video posted on social media shows thousands of protesters in cities including Paris and Marseilles.
Bat Killed by Cat After Flying 1,200 Miles from London to Russia
The journey by the female Nathusius' pipistrelle bat, which weighed eight grams and was the size of a human thumb, was described as "remarkable."
Video of Escape From Wildfire Aboard Ferry Viewed 1.6M Times, Likened to Disaster Movie
Some social media users compared the footage of the blaze in Greece to scenes from Hollywood films.
While 9/11 Came Closer, George W. Bush's Team Focused on Saddam Hussein's WMDs
On August 7, 2001, the intelligence team discussed Iraq's rumored weapons of mass destruction—another misreading that led to disaster.
Australia to Pay Millions in Reparations to Indigenous People: What This Means for U.S.
The U.S. "should follow suit. It has never fully reckoned with its legacy of slavery," Human Rights Watch's Laura Pitter said.
Where Might Lionel Messi Play Next After Leaving Barcelona?
The Argentine superstar won 10 La Liga titles and four Champions League titles with Barcelona. Is the UK's Premier League next? Or maybe MLS in the U.S.?
50 More Nicaraguans Added to U.S. Visa Restriction List Amid Growing Repression
"Ortega and Murillo once again demonstrated that they are afraid of running against anyone who they feel might win the support of the Nicaraguan people," a statement from the U.S. State Department said.
U.S. Says Iran Responsible for Deadly Oil Tanker Attack in Arabian Sea
"All available evidence clearly points to Iran. There is no justification for this attack," a joint statement from the Group of Seven (G-7) foreign ministers said.
'Confused' Penguins Miss Seeing Zoo Visitors Amid COVID Lockdowns
"Now when they come out and there's no one here, they sometimes stop to look around, as if they're wondering where all the people have gone," said Tossapol Kosol, a penguin specialist in Thailand.
Israel, Iran War Threats Loom as Hezbollah Fires Rockets, Israel Strikes Lebanon
Newsweek spoke with Hezbollah, the Israel Defense Forces and U.N. peacekeepers, who warned of "a very dangerous situation" unfolding as escalations worsen.
China Calls Biden's Refuge Offer to Hong Kong Residents 'Shameless Political Manipulation'
"It is a vain attempt to stigmatize Hong Kong, stigmatize China, and stop at nothing to undermine Hong Kong through petty actions," the Foreign Ministry said.
Tokyo 2020: South Korea Fights to Win First Women's Volleyball Olympic Medal in 45 Years
South Korea has not won an Olympic medal in women's volleyball since the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, where they earned a bronze.
Huawei Reports Nearly 30 Percent Revenue Drop Amid U.S. Sanctions
"Our aim is to survive, and to do so sustainably," Eric Xu, a rotating Huawei chairman, said in a statement.
I Was Saved in the London Riots by the Hackney Heroine
"10 years on and you've brought me tears," Pauline Pearce says. "I'll never forget that moment and I'm overwhelmed. I'm really happy to find out that you're alive after all this time."
Iran Warns Israel Against 'Foolish' Action Amid Saber Rattling, Proxy Attacks
After a week of heightened tensions, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry told Israel: "Don't test us."