Coronavirus cases top 40 million worldwide
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
Plan to retrieve Titanic radio spurs debate on human remains
But could the world’s most famous shipwreck still hold remains of passengers and crew who died a century ago?
But could the world’s most famous shipwreck still hold remains of passengers and crew who died a century ago?
Man granted asylum to stay in US now faces child porn charges in Chicago
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Armenia Azerbaijan humanitarian ceasefire violated within hours
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Italian governor calls Halloween a "stupid American extravagance"
ROME (AP) -- Americans may love Naples for its most famous export, pizza.
ROME (AP) -- Americans may love Naples for its most famous export, pizza.
Italian governor blasts Halloween as "stupid American extravagance"
ROME (AP) -- Americans may love Naples for its most famous export, pizza.
ROME (AP) -- Americans may love Naples for its most famous export, pizza.
Boris Johnson warns UK must prepare for leaving the EU without a deal
LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that the U.K. must prepare for a no-deal break with the European Union unless there is a "fundamental" change of position from the bloc.
LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday that the U.K. must prepare for a no-deal break with the European Union unless there is a "fundamental" change of position from the bloc.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
French Police investigate government ministers in COVID-19 probe
PARIS (AP) -- French police searched the homes of the former prime minister, the current and former health ministers and other top officials Thursday in an investigation into the government response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
PARIS (AP) -- French police searched the homes of the former prime minister, the current and former health ministers and other top officials Thursday in an investigation into the government response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
NASA's new moonshot rules: No fighting or littering, please
The space agency released a set of guidelines Tuesday for its Artemis moon-landing program.
The space agency released a set of guidelines Tuesday for its Artemis moon-landing program.
Russian, American crew reach space station using a fast-track maneuver
A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.
A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
2 Americans awarded Nobel Prize in economics
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
US PPE supply chains failed, and COVID-19 deaths followed
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
Brazil reaches 150,000 deaths from COVID-19 milestone
The Brazilian Health Ministry reported that the death toll now stands at 150,198.
The Brazilian Health Ministry reported that the death toll now stands at 150,198.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh
With Russia's mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.
With Russia's mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.
UN World Food Program wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The Rome-based organization provided assistance to almost 100 million people in 88 countries around the world last year.
The Rome-based organization provided assistance to almost 100 million people in 88 countries around the world last year.
Trump gets third 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination
President Trump received his third 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination in September, this time from a group of Australian law professors.
President Trump received his third 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination in September, this time from a group of Australian law professors.