On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Germany agrees to $28M settlement with families of Munich victims of 1972 attack
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
Florida mom’s post about how toddler's creepy doll scored them perks at Disney World goes viral
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.
Wendy’s logo goes gray to support ousted veteran news anchor
Lisa LaFlamme said she was "blindsided" to be let go from the network and many believe it was because of her age.
Lisa LaFlamme said she was "blindsided" to be let go from the network and many believe it was because of her age.
Poland wants Germany to pay over $1 trillion in WWII reparations
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Photos: Spain's massive food fight 'La Tomatina' returns after pandemic pause
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Not finding white Fiat Uno in tunnel on night of Diana's death a 'frustration,' crash investigators say
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
UC professor discusses memories, legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev
"In the West, he is a hero. In Russia, he's a villain," said George Breslauer, a UC Berkeley professor of political science and the author of 12 books on Russia including "Gorbachev and Yeltsin as Leaders."
"In the West, he is a hero. In Russia, he's a villain," said George Breslauer, a UC Berkeley professor of political science and the author of 12 books on Russia including "Gorbachev and Yeltsin as Leaders."
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Princess Diana's final hours: A timeline of one tragic night in Paris
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
'Dead' 3-year-old wakes up at her own funeral
A family in Mexico had their mourning extended after they were forced to have two funeral services for a little girl after she woke at her first funeral but later died.
A family in Mexico had their mourning extended after they were forced to have two funeral services for a little girl after she woke at her first funeral but later died.
Last member of indigenous tribe in Brazil dies after resisting contact for decades
Over the years, the “Man of the Hole” resisted attempts to contact him, and little was known about his language or tribe. He had lived in isolation for an estimated 26 years.
Over the years, the “Man of the Hole” resisted attempts to contact him, and little was known about his language or tribe. He had lived in isolation for an estimated 26 years.
'Zombie ice' in Greenland will raise global sea level 10 inches, study says
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.
Princess Diana's last moments: French doctor recalls 'tragic night'
It has been nearly 25 years since Princess Diana died in a high-speed car crash. The French doctor at the scene recalled finding a woman at the scene, unaware of who she was at the time, and trying to save her.
It has been nearly 25 years since Princess Diana died in a high-speed car crash. The French doctor at the scene recalled finding a woman at the scene, unaware of who she was at the time, and trying to save her.
Air France: 2 pilots suspended for physically fighting in the cockpit
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday.
Two Air France pilots were suspended after physically fighting in the cockpit on a Geneva-Paris flight in June, an Air France official said Sunday.
Turkey arrests pop singer for joke about religious schools, calls it a 'hate crime'
The Turkish singer made the joke at an April concert in Istanbul.
The Turkish singer made the joke at an April concert in Istanbul.
Princess Diana's car auctioned as 25th anniversary of her death nears
A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for more than $700,000 just days before the 25th anniversary of her death.
A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s sold for more than $700,000 just days before the 25th anniversary of her death.
US Coast Guard cutter denied entry into Pacific island port sparking concerns of China's growing influence
'China is now running the Solomon Islands,' one expert said.
'China is now running the Solomon Islands,' one expert said.
Swiss DJ, accused of being on drugs in viral TikToks, actually suffers from impairment
“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained
“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained
Elephant rips handler in half in Thailand after working in extreme heat: report
Thai police said hot weather may have made the animal ‘go crazy,' prompting it to tear Supachai Wongfaed in half.
Thai police said hot weather may have made the animal ‘go crazy,' prompting it to tear Supachai Wongfaed in half.