‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
England, France advance to World Cup quarterfinals
The two teams will now face each other next weekend.
The two teams will now face each other next weekend.
Iran's morality police may be shut down, top official suggests
Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of the morality police, had been arrested for violating Iran's strict dress codes.
Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of the morality police, had been arrested for violating Iran's strict dress codes.
Indonesia's Mt. Semeru unleashes ash, lava river in new eruption
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash, blocking out the sun, but no casualties have been reported.
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash, blocking out the sun, but no casualties have been reported.
USA’s World Cup run ends after falling 3-1 to the Netherlands
It’s been eight years since the U.S. was in the World Cup. The U.S. program has evolved, just as its fans have.
It’s been eight years since the U.S. was in the World Cup. The U.S. program has evolved, just as its fans have.
‘It is a somber mood’: U.S. reflects on opportunity squandered vs. Netherlands
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
World Cup: US coach Gregg Berhalter to draw on Dutch lessons ahead of quarterfinals
Gregg Berhalter felt like a student when he signed with the Dutch club Zwolle 28 years ago.
Gregg Berhalter felt like a student when he signed with the Dutch club Zwolle 28 years ago.
FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
Netherlands, fighting flu outbreak ahead of U.S. match, makes surprise pivot
Louis van Gaal said his Netherlands squad has been hit with a "worrying" influenza outbreak ahead of its World Cup round of 16 clash against the United States on Saturday.
Louis van Gaal said his Netherlands squad has been hit with a "worrying" influenza outbreak ahead of its World Cup round of 16 clash against the United States on Saturday.
Brazil fans at World Cup game salute soccer great Pelé
The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.
The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.
Ukraine says animal eyes sent to some embassies, consulates
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The Ukrainian history of 'Carol of the Bells'
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
Iranian man shot, killed celebrating US victory in World Cup
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Egypt calls on British Museum to return The Rosetta stone
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who guided country's economic rise, dies at 96
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.