7.7 magnitude quake strikes between Cuba, Jamaica
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck between the islands of Jamaica and Cuba on Tuesday.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck between the islands of Jamaica and Cuba on Tuesday.
China spurned CDC offer to send team to help contain coronavirus: US Health Secretary
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising anti-Semitism 75 years on
Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp recalled their suffering as they marked the 75th anniversary of its liberation, returning to the place where they lost entire families and warning about the ominous growth of anti-Semitism and hatred in the world.
Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp recalled their suffering as they marked the 75th anniversary of its liberation, returning to the place where they lost entire families and warning about the ominous growth of anti-Semitism and hatred in the world.
Coronavirus outbreak in China shuts Hong Kong Disneyland
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Kobe Bryant fan in China returns NBA star's Lower Merion High School jersey after realizing it had been stolen
When a Kobe Bryant fan in China realized the NBA star's Lower Merion High School jersey he bought online was stolen, he returned it.
When a Kobe Bryant fan in China realized the NBA star's Lower Merion High School jersey he bought online was stolen, he returned it.
China's leader calls situation 'grave' as China scrambles to contain virus
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
China reports over 1,280 coronavirus cases, death toll at 41
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
Shanghai Disneyland, part of Great Wall of China temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
China's National Health Commission says number of cases of new coronavirus has risen to 830 with 25 deaths
China's National Health Commission says the number of cases of a new respiratory virus has risen to 830 with 25 deaths.
China's National Health Commission says the number of cases of a new respiratory virus has risen to 830 with 25 deaths.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Anne Robson, believed to be UK's oldest living WWII female veteran, dies at 108
Anne Robson served in the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, according to the Women's Royal Army Corps Association.
Anne Robson served in the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, according to the Women's Royal Army Corps Association.
Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 17, prompting fears of wider spread
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
Coronavirus: What to know about the mysterious illness
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.