Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
American tourist in Fiji among 7 hospitalized after drinking cocktails at luxury resort
One American and six others, including at least four Australians, were hospitalized in Fiji on Saturday after they consumed pina coladas that may have been spiked at a hotel bar.
One American and six others, including at least four Australians, were hospitalized in Fiji on Saturday after they consumed pina coladas that may have been spiked at a hotel bar.
Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
Biden approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as everyone braces for Trump
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.
President Joe Biden is providing billions of dollars to boost Ukraine’s military forces before he leaves office in several weeks.
American Airlines halts flights to Haiti
American Airlines will no longer resume flights to Haiti in February as gang violence has worsened in the Caribbean country.
American Airlines will no longer resume flights to Haiti in February as gang violence has worsened in the Caribbean country.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Syria's Assad flees to Moscow after rebels end his regime
Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.
Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.
Syrian government appears to have fallen, prime minister says he's ready to hand over gov't to rebels
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said early Sunday that the government is ready to “extend its hand" to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government.
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said early Sunday that the government is ready to “extend its hand" to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government.
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Actress dies after consuming amphibian's venom at spiritual cleansing retreat
Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez died after participating in a cleansing ritual.
Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez died after participating in a cleansing ritual.
Sending Christmas cards to Canada? Think again
The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.
The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.
Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know
With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.
With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.
Church bells across the U.S. to ring for Notre Dame’s reopening
Catholic churches nationwide have been invited to join in the celebration of Notre Dame’s grand reopening.
Catholic churches nationwide have been invited to join in the celebration of Notre Dame’s grand reopening.
Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.
U.S. offers $15M for arrest of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho"
The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.
The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.
China announces ban on rare minerals to US: What that means for you
The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the move after the U.S. expanded a list of Chinese companies subject to export controls like computer chip-making equipment and software.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the move after the U.S. expanded a list of Chinese companies subject to export controls like computer chip-making equipment and software.
Chinese national allegedly bought guns in Texas, shipped them to North Korea
Federal immigration authorities say a Chinese man, living in California illegally, bought guns in Texas and shipped them to North Korea.
Federal immigration authorities say a Chinese man, living in California illegally, bought guns in Texas and shipped them to North Korea.