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Increased number of STDs in Hawaii linked to online dating

Number of STDs in Hawaii are highest it's been in decades.

Woman's arm, foot severed by private plane propeller: Authorities

A propeller on a private plane severed a Florida woman's arm and foot, according to authorities.

Hong Kong gears up for pro-democracy rally after latest weekend of unrest

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plan a rally on Monday evening after another weekend of unrest that saw protesters hurl petrol bombs and police reply with tear gas and rubber bullets, as violence in the Chinese-ruled city shows no signs of letting up.

‘The Beacon Has Gone Out’: What Trump and Giuliani Have Wrought

MICHELLE GOLDBERG

Once upon a time, we spread ideals of democracy and rule of law. Now? We send Rudy.

Japan rescuers wade in muddy waters to find typhoon survivors

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Rescue workers waded through muddy, waist-high waters on Monday searching for missing people after one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, with rain forecast to resume later in the day.

Asia relieved at latest trade truce, China data disappoints

WAYNE COLE

Asian share markets firmed on Monday as signs of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade standoff whetted risk appetite, though investors were wary of the damage already done to the global economy.

New York Times: Fake video of Trump shooting media and critics played at his resort

A disturbing video of a fake President Donald Trump shooting, assaulting and stabbing his critics and the media was played at a conference held by a pro-Trump group at his Miami resort last week, according to footage obtained by The New York Times.

Blizzard Entertainment cuts punishment for HK gamer in protests row

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Blizzard Entertainment has reduced the punishment that it dealt out to a Hong Kong-based Hearthstone esports player for his public support of pro-democracy protests in the city, after its decision sparked controversy among players and the public.

Bernie Sanders says this is what sets him apart from Warren

In an interview with ABC's "This Week," presidential candidate Bernie Sanders discusses what sets him apart from fellow Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren.

Trump says he wants to sue Schiff and doesn't care if he loses

President Donald Trump threatened to sue top congressional Democrats Rep. Adam Schiff and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amid the House impeachment inquiry into the President.

Factbox: By the numbers: Japan's Typhoon Hagibis compared to killer 1958 storm

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Typhoon Hagibis, which means "speed" in the Philippine language Tagalog and made landfall on Japan's main island of Honshu on Saturday evening, could be the worst storm the country has experienced since 1958, the government said.

Turkey's lira flat after Trump threat of 'powerful' U.S. sanctions

REUTERS EDITORIAL

Turkey's lira stood at 5.8985 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, little changed from Friday's close, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was working on "powerful" sanctions against Turkey over its offensive into northeastern Syria.

Asian shares get trade lift, let down by China data

WAYNE COLE

Asian share markets firmed on Monday as signs of progress in the Sino-U.S. trade standoff whetted risk appetites, though investors remained wary of the damage already done to the global economy.

Mayor vows 'relentless' investigation in deadly Hard Rock Hotel collapse

A crane collapsed at the Hard Rock Hotel construction site.

WeWork opens new sites at breakneck speed despite cash-burn concerns

HERBERT LASH

WeWork has opened almost as many new locations in the last 3-1/2 months as it did in the whole first half of this year, likely accelerating the speed with which the office-sharing company is burning through cash as increasingly hard-nosed investors scrutinize its prospects for going public.