Americas News & Breaking Stories

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed a worm died in his brain over a decade ago, sparking health debate.

Experts narrow origins of mummies in Chinese desert. Surprising results reveal they were descendants of Ancient North Eurasians.

Apple's stock falls despite beating earnings, with China sales dropping 13% and services business falling short of expectations.

The film "Past Lives" by Celine Song is a must-see, heart-wrenching movie that leaves viewers with a tranquil mind.

USA dominates Concacaf Nations League. They face Trinidad and Tobago today. Watch live stream for free with VPN. Paramount Plus offers coverage.

Indigenous Peoples' Day, an alternative to Columbus Day, is a day to honor Native Americans' history and culture. It is not yet a federal holiday, but efforts are being made to change that. The Native American Indian Association of Tennessee will hold a pow wow to celebrate and showcase Native American culture.

Toys"R"Us is making a comeback in the U.S. with the launch of flagship stores nationwide beginning next year. The iconic toy brand is expanding its retail footprint and introducing new retail experiences in airports and cruise ships. Despite challenges for brick-and-mortar stores, physical retail continues to hold value in the market.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was placed on lockdown for over an hour following reports of an armed person near campus. This is the second time in less than three weeks that the university has been locked down due to an armed person.

Dollar falls as Fed raises rates, leaving room for more hikes.

Stanford University President, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, has resigned following allegations of research misconduct. The allegations, first reported by a student newspaper, questioned the integrity of Tessier-Lavigne's research and his failure to address errors. While a report released by the university's board of trustees confirmed some of the allegations, it did not agree with the newspaper's claims of potential research fraud. Tessier-Lavigne, who had a successful career as a neuroscientist and fundraiser, joined Stanford in 2016 and helped raise billions of dollars for the university. Richard Saller, a Stanford classics professor, will serve as interim president.