Raymond Briggs, author of 'The Snowman,' dies at 88
British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.
British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.
Fire spreads at Cuba oil storage facility, consuming 4th tank
Flames have engulfed a fourth tank at an oil storage facility in western Cuba as the raging fire consumes critical fuel supplies on an island facing a growing energy crisis.
Flames have engulfed a fourth tank at an oil storage facility in western Cuba as the raging fire consumes critical fuel supplies on an island facing a growing energy crisis.
DOJ: Mother faked her own and son’s deaths in custody battle
Federal prosecutors said Dawn Walker had a checklist to help with her own and her son’s staged disappearance.
Federal prosecutors said Dawn Walker had a checklist to help with her own and her son’s staged disappearance.
Record-breaking rainfall, flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Seoul, South Korea
At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: Everything you need to know
The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 21-Dec. 18. It's one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it.
The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 21-Dec. 18. It's one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it.
Sharks bite boy, 8, during Bahamas vacation, report says: 'Like a scene from Jaws'
Boy jumped into Bahamas lagoon where nurse sharks were feeding, father says
Boy jumped into Bahamas lagoon where nurse sharks were feeding, father says
One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Hitler's watch sold at auction for $1.1 million
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
Lightning strike sparks massive fire at Cuban crude oil site; 17 firefighters missing
Cuban officials said the 17 people missing are "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread."
Cuban officials said the 17 people missing are "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread."
UK boy, 12, taken off life support after highly-publicized court battle
The legal battle is the latest in a series of very public British cases in which parents and doctors have sparred over who is better qualified to make decisions about a child’s medical care.
The legal battle is the latest in a series of very public British cases in which parents and doctors have sparred over who is better qualified to make decisions about a child’s medical care.
Sunken jewels, buried treasure uncovered in the Bahamas from iconic 17th century Spanish shipwreck
Allen Exploration retrieved priceless artifacts from Maravillas treasure ship — museum will showcase the discoveries.
Allen Exploration retrieved priceless artifacts from Maravillas treasure ship — museum will showcase the discoveries.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
Australian folk singer Judith Durham dies at 79
International hits included “The Carnival is Over,” “I’ll Never Find Another You,” “A World of Our Own” and “Georgy Girl.”
International hits included “The Carnival is Over,” “I’ll Never Find Another You,” “A World of Our Own” and “Georgy Girl.”
North Korea calls Pelosi 'destroyer of international peace' as military drills continue in Taiwan
“I call on the international community to support democratic Taiwan & halt any escalation of the regional security situation," Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said.
“I call on the international community to support democratic Taiwan & halt any escalation of the regional security situation," Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said.
China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit
China's military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has the White House concerned. Officials are asking China’s ambassador to protest what it called China’s “irresponsible” actions.
China's military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has the White House concerned. Officials are asking China’s ambassador to protest what it called China’s “irresponsible” actions.
Spain reports first deaths from acute hepatitis in children
Spain health officials say 46 cases have been reported and three required liver transplants. In the U.S., there have been at least 180 hepatitis cases and six reported deaths.
Spain health officials say 46 cases have been reported and three required liver transplants. In the U.S., there have been at least 180 hepatitis cases and six reported deaths.
Germany brings back Munich's Oktoberfest after COVID-19 pandemic pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
WNBA's Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges
Brittney Griner reacted with little emotion. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the verdict and sentence as “unacceptable.”
Brittney Griner reacted with little emotion. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the verdict and sentence as “unacceptable.”
Tonga volcano spews enough water into stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Lights out: Europe saves energy as Russian gas wanes
It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.
It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.