Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
A power blackout hit all of Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend.
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For one griot, the unearthing of this ancient West African capital offers vindication
Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.
Top U.K. court defines women under equalities law as someone born biologically female
On Wednesday, Britain's top court clarified the legal definition of a woman: Someone born biologically female. The ruling has implications for transgender rights.
China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon
Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump's punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China's growth this year.
U.K. high court says trans women don't meet definition of women under equalities law
U.K.'s Supreme Court has ruled the legal definition of a woman under its equalities law is someone born biologically female. The ruling has big implications for transgender people there.
Trump aims to lower drug prices. And, Harvard's tax-exempt status threatened
Trump has signed an executive action aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. And, the president threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status after it rejected government demands.
Rare earth minerals aren't rare, but the U.S. is having a hard time getting them
China is retaliating against U.S. tariffs by restricting exports of rare earth minerals. Minerals expert Gracelin Baskaran explains why these little-known-elements are so vital to defense and tech.
Ukrainian teen saves passengers from burning bus after Russia's deadly attack on Sumy
After Russia's devastating strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy {SOO-mee} that killed at least 35 people, a 13-year-old boy trapped inside a burning bus faced a dilemma.
U.K. high court says trans women don't meet definition of women under equalities law
Justice Patrick Hodge said five judges at the court had ruled unanimously that "the terms 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex."
Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs
Hong Kong is caught in the middle of the trade disputes between the U.S. and China despite being a free port. The former British colony has trade and customs policies different from mainland China's.