Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora

The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.

Famed climber's remains found on Mount Everest nearly 100 years later

A discovery on Mount Everest could help prove that a pair of climbers reached the world’s tallest summit almost 30 years before Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay got there in 1953.

Swiss workers told to ‘clock out’ for bathroom breaks, court rules

A Swiss court has ruled in favor of Jean Singer & Cie SA, a watch dial manufacturer, allowing the company to require employees to clock out for bathroom breaks.

Man stumbles across gem worth thousands hidden in dirt: 'It's like nothing else'

Crystal expert Patrick Gundersen recently found a priceless quartz hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem.

X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?

After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.

Hamas attack on Israel: Shalom Austin honors lives lost

October 7 marks one-year since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel. Shalom Austin held a ceremony in honor of the lives lost and to pray for those still being held hostage.

Oct. 7 marks one year since Hamas attack on Israel

October 7 marked one year since the Hamas attack on Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people. In Central Texas, members of the local Israeli and Jewish communities remembered the lives lost, and showed solidarity with those still being held hostage.

Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.

Watch live: Israel marks 1 year since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

One year ago today, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis and sparking a year-long war that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians.

Powerful Hurricane Kirk on path to impact Europe

Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.

Iran launches missiles at Israel; Netanyahu promises retaliation

Israel reported that Iran fired missiles toward its territory, prompting authorities to order Jerusalem residents to shelter in place

Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16

A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.

Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place

The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles at Israel, and air raid sirens sounded across the country as residents were ordered to remain close to bomb shelters.

Cruise ship finally sets sail on world voyage after 4-month delay

After a four-month delay in Belfast, cruise passengers aboard the Odyssey have finally begun their 3½-year around-the-world voyage.

Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.

Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'

As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Biden in UN address: Peace still possible, US must not retreat from the world

President Joe Biden on Tuesday is giving his farewell address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York as conflicts rage around the world.