On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Germany agrees to $28M settlement with families of Munich victims of 1972 attack
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
FIFA World Cup: Iran displays trophy for 1st time
Iran will start the World Cup as an underdog with both England and the USA ranked higher by FIFA.
Iran will start the World Cup as an underdog with both England and the USA ranked higher by FIFA.
One of world's purest pink diamonds is expected to sell for $21 million at auction
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
Wendy’s logo goes gray to support ousted veteran news anchor
Lisa LaFlamme said she was "blindsided" to be let go from the network and many believe it was because of her age.
Lisa LaFlamme said she was "blindsided" to be let go from the network and many believe it was because of her age.
Poland wants Germany to pay over $1 trillion in WWII reparations
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Photos: Spain's massive food fight 'La Tomatina' returns after pandemic pause
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Satellite images reveal nearly 100-km-wide inland lake formed during deadly flooding in Pakistan
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.
Watch: Rescuer carries frantic cat over raging river amid deadly Pakistan flooding
More than 1,160 people have been killed in flooding across Pakistan since mid-June, hundreds of them in the major surge that began last week.
More than 1,160 people have been killed in flooding across Pakistan since mid-June, hundreds of them in the major surge that began last week.
Not finding white Fiat Uno in tunnel on night of Diana's death a 'frustration,' crash investigators say
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Princess Diana's final hours: A timeline of one tragic night in Paris
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
K2 in Pakistan polluted with 'rotting food and human waste' left by climbers, foundation says
The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater."
The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater."
US Navy says Iran tried to steal American sea drone
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.
'Dead' 3-year-old wakes up at her own funeral
A family in Mexico had their mourning extended after they were forced to have two funeral services for a little girl after she woke at her first funeral but later died.
A family in Mexico had their mourning extended after they were forced to have two funeral services for a little girl after she woke at her first funeral but later died.
Princess Diana's death stunned the world — and changed the royal family
Princess Diana brought lasting change to Britain’s royal family, helping it bridge the gap between centuries of tradition and a new, multi-cultural nation in the internet age.
Princess Diana brought lasting change to Britain’s royal family, helping it bridge the gap between centuries of tradition and a new, multi-cultural nation in the internet age.
Last member of indigenous tribe in Brazil dies after resisting contact for decades
Over the years, the “Man of the Hole” resisted attempts to contact him, and little was known about his language or tribe. He had lived in isolation for an estimated 26 years.
Over the years, the “Man of the Hole” resisted attempts to contact him, and little was known about his language or tribe. He had lived in isolation for an estimated 26 years.
'Zombie ice' in Greenland will raise global sea level 10 inches, study says
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.