US aid worker, French journalist abducted nearly 2 years ago freed in West Africa
Authorities say an American aid worker and a French journalist held by Islamic extremists have been freed in West Africa.
Authorities say an American aid worker and a French journalist held by Islamic extremists have been freed in West Africa.
Afghan refugee reflects on life after Taliban takeover; nonprofit gives out laptops to refugees
Kaleemullah Ghazi came to the U.S. a year and a half ago after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Kaleemullah Ghazi came to the U.S. a year and a half ago after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 15, causes widespread damage
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
US warns about fake, deadly pills being sold in Mexico
The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”
The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”
Europe's top spring break destinations eclipse US beaches as travelers flock overseas
Many Americans are breaking spring break traditions of flocking to California and Florida's crowded beaches.
Many Americans are breaking spring break traditions of flocking to California and Florida's crowded beaches.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
Mexican president says lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Man sentenced to life in prison after returning to murder scene to drunkenly tell police 'what happened'
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
Protests erupt in France over Emmanuel Macron's retirement age bill
President Emmanuel Macron is pushing a bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote angering opponents of the measure.
President Emmanuel Macron is pushing a bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote angering opponents of the measure.
China’s Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow in show of support for Vladimir Putin
China has refused to condemn Moscow’s aggression and sought to project itself as neutral in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while accusing NATO and the U.S. of provoking Russia into military action.
China has refused to condemn Moscow’s aggression and sought to project itself as neutral in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while accusing NATO and the U.S. of provoking Russia into military action.
UK prime minister in doghouse after letting pet roam free in London park
In January, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Suna was fined by police for taking off his seat belt to film a social media video in a moving car.
In January, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Suna was fined by police for taking off his seat belt to film a social media video in a moving car.
US: Russian fighter jet hits American surveillance drone over Black Sea
The U.S. military said a Russian warplane struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing America forces to bring the unmanned aircraft down in international waters.
The U.S. military said a Russian warplane struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing America forces to bring the unmanned aircraft down in international waters.
Iowa mom, grandpa, arrested after newborn baby 'left to die' and disposed of: Police
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.
2 found dead in submarine filled with smuggled cocaine
The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.
The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
Georgia college student fights to stay alive after suffering brain hemorrhage in Mexico
A family friend says Liza Burke was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas when suddenly something felt wrong.
A family friend says Liza Burke was on spring break in Cabo San Lucas when suddenly something felt wrong.
Canada's last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park
A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.
A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.
Toddler chasing deadly snake leads to nest discovery with 110 eggs
Wildlife workers said they dug up the front yard which led to a "WILD" discovery.
Wildlife workers said they dug up the front yard which led to a "WILD" discovery.