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A man stands near the charred remains of new cars at a parking lot near the site of an explosion at a warehouse in northeastern China's Tianjin municipality.

Chinese Authorities Arrest A Dozen People Over Explosions In Tianjin

The explosion killed at least 139 people. The people detained worked for the company where the explosions happened and center around potential corruption.

Inconclusive Spanish Elections Usher In Period Of Political Uncertainty

Spain's ruling conservatives won the most votes in Sunday's elections but fell far short of a majority. Whether Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will be able to remain in office is unclear.

Smoke billows from the Address Downtown skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016.

Smoke Still Rising From Dubai High-Rise Amid Fire Investigation

Dubai's fireworks display for New Year's Eve continued as planned, even as the blaze raged a short distance away.

Konichiwa! Aiyana Mathews Talks About All Things Japan! JapanFest and the JET Program

The Local Take speaks with Aiyana Mathews about all things Japan including JapanFest and the JET Program. JapanFest takes place Saturday, Oct. 19 and…

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, seen here in August, says he is cooperating with Swiss authorities and has done nothing illegal, in response to new allegations of corruption.

Blatter Says He's Cooperating With Inquiry, Will Remain As FIFA's Leader

Addressing new allegations of corruption, FIFA President Sepp Blatter says through his attorney that he won't step down and has "done nothing illegal or improper."

The Local Take: Georgia Black Caucus Legislative Agenda, Heritage Dinner February 27

The Local Take talks with House Representative Camia Hopson from Albany, Georgia, about this year's legislative session and the Georgia Black Caucus…

Several COVID-19 burials are performed in the Vila Formosa Cemetery on the east side of São Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday. Brazil, which reported a large spike in cases on Monday, now ranks second after the U.S. for total infections and deaths.

Brazil Reports Big Surge In Coronavirus Infections

The country's health ministry added a record of nearly 35,000 new cases and almost 1,300 deaths over a 24-hour period reported Monday.

Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast of the U.S. on Wednesday. The storm rapidly intensified before it made landfall.

Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

#UPFRONT featuring Naomie Harris, Kasi Lemmons and Cas Sigers-Beedles (AUDIO)

This morning’s UPFRONT is all about #BlackGirlMagic. It features Black and Blue star Naomie Harris, producer and writer Cas Sigers-Beedles and Harriet…

Brenda Fitzgerald, Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner, and Gov. Nathan Deal respond to questions about Ebola victims at Emory University Hospital and efforts to screen for Ebola in 2014. A report in <em>Politico</em> revealed documents showing several new investments, including in a tobacco company, by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Brenda Fitzgerald.

CDC Director Resigns Because Of 'Complex' Financial Entanglements

Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald had "complex financial interests," according to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services. News reports say she bought tobacco stock while CDC director.

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