Airline passenger arrested over false coronavirus claim says he did it for 'publicity'
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
20 firefighters return to SoCal after battling raging fires in Australia
Twenty Angeles National Forest firefighters returned to Los Angeles Wednesday morning after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Twenty Angeles National Forest firefighters returned to Los Angeles Wednesday morning after spending almost a month battling the raging wildfires in Australia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Disney closes parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong amid threat of coronavirus spread
With the continued spread of the deadly coronavirus from China, Disney has announced that it is closing its parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong until further notice in an attempt to help stop the spread of the virus.
With the continued spread of the deadly coronavirus from China, Disney has announced that it is closing its parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong until further notice in an attempt to help stop the spread of the virus.
9 killed, including 3 kids, at video game arcade in Mexico
Four gunmen shot to death nine people at a video game arcade in western Mexico, and among the dead were are three children aged 12, 13 and 14.
Four gunmen shot to death nine people at a video game arcade in western Mexico, and among the dead were are three children aged 12, 13 and 14.
Built in 10 days, China opens new coronavirus hospital as death toll grows
On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.
On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.
Bar faces backlash for Corona beer specials amid coronavirus outbreak
A New Zealand bar is facing backlash online over its controversial Corona beer ads amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
A New Zealand bar is facing backlash online over its controversial Corona beer ads amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Man stabs two people in London, is shot dead by police in terrorist attack
A man stabbed two people on a London street before he was killed by police in what officials describe as a terrorist attack.
A man stabbed two people on a London street before he was killed by police in what officials describe as a terrorist attack.
US declares emergency, executive order creates entry restrictions due to coronavirus
The United States has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
The United States has declared a public health emergency because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown
Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership.
Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership.
7,000 people held on cruise ship in Italy over possible coronavirus case
Italian authorities aren't letting some 7,000 people off a cruise ship while officials check for a possible infection.
Italian authorities aren't letting some 7,000 people off a cruise ship while officials check for a possible infection.
Authorities find longest Southwest border smuggling tunnel
U.S. authorities on Wednesday announced the discovery of the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the Southwest border, stretching more than three-quarters of a mile from an industrial site in Tijuana, Mexico, to the San Diego area.
U.S. authorities on Wednesday announced the discovery of the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the Southwest border, stretching more than three-quarters of a mile from an industrial site in Tijuana, Mexico, to the San Diego area.
Australian Army soldiers spend days off caring for koalas rescued from bushfires
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
The 16th Regiment Emergency Support Force used their rest periods to feed koalas and build structures at the Cleland Wildlife Park.
Coronavirus by the numbers: 7,800 infected worldwide
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 7,800 people.
Stunning mural honors Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna on basketball court in Philippines
A massive mural honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna covers the floor of an outdoor basketball court in the Philippines after their tragic deaths.
A massive mural honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna covers the floor of an outdoor basketball court in the Philippines after their tragic deaths.
American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
Virus cases in China jumps to 5,974, surpassing SARS as evacuations begin
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
Countries began evacuating their citizens Wednesday from the Chinese city hardest-hit by a new virus that has now infected more people in China than were sickened in the country by SARS.
UAE confirms first cases of new Chinese virus in Mideast
The United Arab Emirates is confirming the first case of the new Chinese flu in the Mideast.
The United Arab Emirates is confirming the first case of the new Chinese flu in the Mideast.
6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
Germany, Japan, Taiwan confirm first coronavirus cases in patients who haven't traveled to China
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Powerful 7.7 earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.