Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown

Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.

Trump gives 36 countries Wednesday deadline to avoid travel ban

The Trump administration is giving the countries a deadline to improve their vetting of travel requirements or face a ban on their citizens visiting the U.S.

Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.

Which countries have nuclear weapons--and how many?

New data released this week by an international institution reveals that multiple nations possess stockpiles of military nuclear warheads.

Was Iran close to building a nuclear bomb before Israel attacked?

As Israeli airstrikes pound Tehran and Trump urges civilians to evacuate, nuclear experts say Iran may have been on the verge of building a bomb—raising questions about what happens next.

Trump says ‘everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran’ in new social media post

President Donald Trump cut his G7 trip short Monday, citing the escalating war between Israel and Iran. From Canada, he warned that “everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.”

Watch: Iranian state TV anchor ducks for cover amid Israeli airstrike

The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network could be seen rushing off-camera Monday as the screen behind her cut out.

Biggest plane crashes in recent world history

A string of crashes this year has brought attention to air travel, which remains overwhelmingly safe. Here are some of the most recent details.

US raises travel alert for popular tourist destination amid crime concerns

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for a popular international tourist destination due to rising concerns about violent crime.

Trump order allows Japan-based Nippon to invest in US Steel despite security concerns

President Donald Trump has paved the way for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. steel, reversing his own opposition to the deal over national security concerns.

Top Iranian missile commander killed in Israeli strike

Iranian state media reported that the leader of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh was among several killed in strikes by Israel on Friday.

Lone survivor of Air India crash reportedly recalls "loud noise" after takeoff

A Boeing 787 carrying over 200 passengers crashed in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad five minutes after taking off on Thursday. Nearly everyone was killed.

China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says

Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.

Greta Thunberg deported from Israel

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after joining a Gaza-bound aid ship seized by Israeli forces in international waters.