China balloon: What we know about suspected spy shot down from the sky
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.
Girl dies in shark attack after trying to swim with dolphins
Witnesses described the boy as a hero, with one suggesting he was the girl's boyfriend.
Witnesses described the boy as a hero, with one suggesting he was the girl's boyfriend.
2nd Chinese balloon detected over Latin America, Pentagon says
The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday, while sending some excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday, while sending some excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
Man, caught at palace with crossbow, admits plan to kill Queen Elizabeth
In 2021, prosecutors say, the former supermarket worker scaled a wall with a rope ladder and entered the castle grounds, wearing a metal mask and carrying a loaded crossbow with the safety catch off.
In 2021, prosecutors say, the former supermarket worker scaled a wall with a rope ladder and entered the castle grounds, wearing a metal mask and carrying a loaded crossbow with the safety catch off.
Video: Tourist whacked with stick, heckled after illegally climbing Mayan pyramid
The incident happened over the weekend at the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — a popular tourist destination.
The incident happened over the weekend at the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — a popular tourist destination.
Blood-flavored popsicles help zoo animals beat Rio's heat
The flavors of ice given to the zoo's carnivores aren't found at your average summer hotspot: Chicken, minced meat and bovine blood. But 14-year-old lion Simba and the 3-year-old black jaguar Poty lap it up.
The flavors of ice given to the zoo's carnivores aren't found at your average summer hotspot: Chicken, minced meat and bovine blood. But 14-year-old lion Simba and the 3-year-old black jaguar Poty lap it up.
Australia to remove British royals from its bank notes
The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
Tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off truck in Australia found
The radioactive capsule the size of a pea fell off a truck last month. “They have quite literally found the needle in the haystack,” an Australian official said.
The radioactive capsule the size of a pea fell off a truck last month. “They have quite literally found the needle in the haystack,” an Australian official said.
Where in the world has it never snowed?
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."