COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Teenager playing hide-and-seek found days later inside shipping container in another country
A 15-year-old boy accidentally locked himself inside a shipping container while playing hide-and-seek. He was found six days later in another country.
New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Missing radioactive capsule prompts urgent public health alert in Western Australia
The capsule contained the same substance used within gauges for mining operations, officials said.
Mummy discovered may be ‘oldest and most complete’ ever found in Egypt
The 4,300-year-old mummy was one of dozens of discoveries made near Cairo.
Video captures moment city bus in Turkey crashes into lake, injuring 3
No fatalities were reported.
Ruja Ignatova: 'Cryptoqueen' on FBI's Most Wanted list scammed investors, went on the run
Prosecutors said it was one of the largest international fraud schemes in history.
NASA: Asteroid will miss but come close to Earth
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
Ugliest buildings in the US, around the world
Take a look at these “global eyesores” and see which ones from the U.S. topped an analysis from Buildworld.
Radio signal 9 billion light-years away: What it means and where it came from
Astronomers said it marked the first time this type of radio signal has been detected at such a large distance. "It’s the equivalent to a look-back in time of 8.8 billion years."
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Drone footage shows river with enough garbage to fill 4 Olympic swimming pools
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
Peru closes Machu Picchu, hundreds of tourists stuck as anti-government protests grow
The iconic Incan citadel dates to the 15th century and is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
China has 1-hour daily limit for kids' online games — and not on school nights
Minors in China are allowed to play online games for only an hour a day and only on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.
UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Art collector claims Van Gogh painting at DIA is stolen; court deciding what happens to painting
An art collector claims he had no idea where a missing Van Gogh painting was until it ended up at the DIA. Now, the court is deciding what will happen to the alleged stolen artwork.
Adrift for 24 days, sailor rescued by Colombian navy after scrawling 'help' on boat
Elvis Francois said he survived over three weeks adrift on a sailbot in the Caribbean by eating ketchup, garlic powder, and seasoning cubes.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.