COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Watch: Titan sub's final moments revealed in investigators' video
The newly released video of the Titan submersible wreckage comes as testimony continues in a hearing on the tragic incident in 2023.
The newly released video of the Titan submersible wreckage comes as testimony continues in a hearing on the tragic incident in 2023.
Exploding pagers kill at least 9 in suspected Israeli attack on Hezbollah
A series of explosions from handheld pagers injured over 2,700 people, including Iran's ambassador, in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon.
A series of explosions from handheld pagers injured over 2,700 people, including Iran's ambassador, in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon.
Titan submersible Coast Guard hearings begin this week
For the next two weeks, the Coast Guard will be question witnesses about what went wrong with the Titan sub, which imploded and killed five people last summer in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
For the next two weeks, the Coast Guard will be question witnesses about what went wrong with the Titan sub, which imploded and killed five people last summer in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
Here's when you'll be able to hear Notre Dame Cathedral's bells again
The famed bells of Notre Dame Cathedral will ring again, more than five years after the medieval landmark was destroyed by a devastating fire.
The famed bells of Notre Dame Cathedral will ring again, more than five years after the medieval landmark was destroyed by a devastating fire.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
US seizes airplane used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro
The U.S. government says it has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing sanctions violations.
The U.S. government says it has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing sanctions violations.
Titanic expedition recovers lost bronze statue, unveils pictures and other discoveries
A company with the legal rights to salvage the Titanic wreck completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the journey.
A company with the legal rights to salvage the Titanic wreck completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the journey.
Kid smashes 3,500-year-old relic; here's why the museum invited him back
A young boy enjoyed a special experience at a museum after he accidentally shattered an ancient artifact.
A young boy enjoyed a special experience at a museum after he accidentally shattered an ancient artifact.
Ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, restored after 26 years
An ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, has been restored and returned to Swansea University after 26 years of conservation work.
An ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, has been restored and returned to Swansea University after 26 years of conservation work.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange
The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.
The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.
2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana; largest since 1905
A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.
A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.