World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 15, causes widespread damage
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
Mexican president says lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
Iowa mom, grandpa, arrested after newborn baby 'left to die' and disposed of: Police
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.
2 found dead in submarine filled with smuggled cocaine
The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.
The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
Toddler chasing deadly snake leads to nest discovery with 110 eggs
Wildlife workers said they dug up the front yard which led to a "WILD" discovery.
Wildlife workers said they dug up the front yard which led to a "WILD" discovery.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
US and South Korea hold drills as North Korea test-fires missiles from submarine
The South Korean and U.S. drills include a computer simulation and field training exercises. North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, and concerns about China’s ambitions, are pushing the United States to beef up its Asian alliances.
The South Korean and U.S. drills include a computer simulation and field training exercises. North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, and concerns about China’s ambitions, are pushing the United States to beef up its Asian alliances.
N. Korea launches two missiles from submarine in weapons test
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
Rapper Costa Titch dies at 28 after collapsing onstage during music festival
Costa Titch was performing at the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage.
Costa Titch was performing at the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage.
Syrian state media: Israel fires missiles at western city
Israeli missiles targeted a western Syrian city on Sunday wounding three Syrian soldiers, Syrian state media reported.
Israeli missiles targeted a western Syrian city on Sunday wounding three Syrian soldiers, Syrian state media reported.
How a road trip to Mexico turned deadly for 4 South Carolina friends
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations with China's help
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Gunman kills 6 at Jehovah's Witnesses hall shooting in Germany, police say
Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.
Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.
Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares
'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.
'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.
World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
Survivors of deadly Mexico kidnapping returned to US
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.