A Texas man fatally shoots intruder and then goes back to bed

A Dallas resident who fatally shot a backyard intruder and then went back to bed has been charged with murder, according to police.

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Is this color-changing octopus dreaming?

New footage of a sleeping octopus rapidly changing its colors has scientists wondering if cephalopods are also capable of dreaming.

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A Texas man fatally shoots intruder and then goes back to bed

A Dallas resident who fatally shot a backyard intruder and then went back to bed has been charged with murder, according to police.

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Is this color-changing octopus dreaming?

New footage of a sleeping octopus rapidly changing its colors has scientists wondering if cephalopods are also capable of dreaming.

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Barricades up, shutters down as Hong Kong marks Communist China's birthday

Hong Kong went into lockdown on Tuesday, with barricades in the city center, shuttered stores and a heavy riot police presence, as authorities scrambled to ensure anti-government protests do not overshadow China's anniversary festivities in Beijing.

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South Korea displays F-35 stealth jets seen by the North as a threat

South Korea showcased newly acquired F-35 stealth fighter jets to mark Armed Forces Day on Tuesday as President Moon Jae-in tries to allay concerns that his policy of engagement with North Korea may be weakening the South's commitment to defense.

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Ireland dismisses reported UK Brexit border proposal

Britain is proposing to set up "customs clearance centers" on both sides of the Irish border after Brexit, Irish national broadcaster RTE reported on Monday, an idea Ireland's foreign minister quickly dismissed as a "non-starter".

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U.S. denies Cuba health minister visa to attend health meeting in Washington

Cuba said on Monday the Trump administration denied its health minister a visa to attend a Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) meeting in Washington and accused the United States of repeatedly violating its obligations as the host of an international organization.

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Trump contacted foreign officials over probe of Russia inquiry origins -Justice Dept

U.S. President Donald Trump has contacted other countries to introduce Attorney General William Barr and a Justice Department official who is conducting an inquiry into the origins of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, a Justice Department spokeswoman said on Monday.

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Irish foreign minister says reported UK border plan a non-starter

Ireland's foreign minister said on Monday it was time the European Union received a serious proposal from the British government if a Brexit deal is to be agreed, dismissing a reported proposal for the Irish border as a "non-starter"

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The rise of the Communist Party-approved blockbuster

"I'm living in a small town, living a life where nothing changes," a woman says in a mournful voice as the camera follows her walking towards a house that is partially destroyed and almost uninhabitable.

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China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force

China will celebrate seven decades of communist rule on Tuesday with a display of power through central Beijing, showing off goose-stepping troops, new missiles and floats celebrating the country's technological prowess.

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Haitian journalist shot in wrist in latest round of protests

A journalist was wounded by gunfire in Haiti on Monday as police fired live ammunition to disperse protesters, his employer, Haitian broadcaster Radio Sans Fin (RSF) said, amid mounting anger over an escalating economic and political crisis.

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China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force in Beijing

China will celebrate seven decades of communist rule on Tuesday with a display of power through central Beijing, showing off goose-stepping troops, new missiles and floats celebrating the country's technological prowess.

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10 people died of overdoses within 26 hours in one Ohio county

One Ohio county had an "unusually high number" of overdose deaths in a little over a day, the county's coroner said.

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NFL suspends player for the rest of the season for unnecessary roughness

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the rest of the season -- including any postseason games -- for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness rules.

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Restive Hong Kong hunkers down as China's birthday celebrations begin

Hong Kong went into lockdown on Tuesday to ensure anti-government protests do not overshadow Chinese President Xi Jinping's commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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China celebrates 70th National Day as Hong Kong braces for protests

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They planned the perfect fall wedding. Then a snowstorm hit

The bride lost her veil in the wind. A bridesmaid face-planted in the snow. Nearly 20 guests couldn't make it.

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Father of three dies after being struck by lightning during trail race

A man running a 50K race in Independence, Kansas, died after he was struck by lightning shortly before he finished the run.

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Venezuela chides Peru for 'xenophobia' against migrants

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government accused Peruvian authorities on Sunday of fomenting "xenophobia" against the large Venezuelan exile population after a series of incidents of apparent mistreatment of migrants.

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable

When the Chinese Communist Party took power 70 years ago, Ma Jianguo's family members were so excited they named him in honor of what they hoped would be the beginning of a new era.

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Mohammed bin Salman denies personal involvement in Khashoggi killing in '60 Minutes' interview but says it was carried out by Saudi officials

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied any personal involvement in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi but took full responsibility as the country's leader during a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that aired Sunday night.

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable

When the Chinese Communist Party took power 70 years ago, Ma Jianguo's family members were so excited they named him in honor of what they hoped would be the beginning of a new era.

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Mohammed bin Salman denies personal involvement in Khashoggi killing in '60 Minutes' interview but says it was carried out by Saudi officials

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied any personal involvement in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi but took full responsibility as the country's leader during a CBS "60 Minutes" interview that aired Sunday night.

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, the teenage clothing emporium that rode America's mall boom and bust, said on Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, the teenage clothing emporium that rode America's mall boom and bust, said on Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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In Singapore, a Spanish tapas restaurant teaches diners about Japanese sake

The island city-state of Singapore may be small, but it's known for exceptional food you can't find anywhere else in the world.

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In Singapore, a Spanish tapas restaurant teaches diners about Japanese sake

The island city-state of Singapore may be small, but it's known for exceptional food you can't find anywhere else in the world.

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Amid gleaming skyscrapers, Hong Kong's poor set aside hardships and join protests

Just before midnight in Hong Kong's Mong Kok district, a slight man in his seventies peels away from a crowd of protesters jeering at police. Behind him, a young woman calls out, "Be safe!"

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Hong Kong on edge ahead of sensitive Chinese anniversary

Hong Kong's metro stations and roads re-opened on Monday, after a chaotic weekend that saw police fire water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who set fires and threw petrol bombs outside government offices and across central districts.

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