China closes off large city to stop spread of deadly virus
Police, SWAT teams and paramilitary troops stood guard at entrances to Wuhan's train station. Travelers were arriving up to the last minute, with only those holding tickets for the last trains allowed to enter.
Police, SWAT teams and paramilitary troops stood guard at entrances to Wuhan's train station. Travelers were arriving up to the last minute, with only those holding tickets for the last trains allowed to enter.
Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
New virus cases in China reach 440; nine dead
The number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 in China and the death toll has risen to 9, Chinese health authorities said Wednesday.
The number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 in China and the death toll has risen to 9, Chinese health authorities said Wednesday.
Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus outbreak
Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.
Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.
Woman captures cloud photo of 'Jesus with his arm outstretched'
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
Venomous scorpion secretly lives with family for a week after stowing away in their luggage
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
Prince Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up 'highness' titles
Prince Harry and wife Meghan will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal that lets the couple step aside as working royals.
Prince Harry and wife Meghan will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds for their work under a deal that lets the couple step aside as working royals.
'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Video shows staff at Australian wildlife sanctuary rushing to protect animals during flash flooding
Days after being threatened by brush fires, staff at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia had to relocate animals to safety after the grounds experienced sudden flash floods from much-needed torrential rainfall.
Days after being threatened by brush fires, staff at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia had to relocate animals to safety after the grounds experienced sudden flash floods from much-needed torrential rainfall.
Researchers discover potential super-Earth orbiting star closest to our sun
Proxima c appears to be at least 5.8 times as big as Earth.
Proxima c appears to be at least 5.8 times as big as Earth.
Remote island off Irish coast seeking couple to manage its coffee shop and accommodations
If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a secluded island and soaking in the great outdoors, this may be the job for you.
If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a secluded island and soaking in the great outdoors, this may be the job for you.
7 killed, 14 tortured in exorcism terror rituals in Panama jungle
Six of the bodies found were children, authorities said.
Six of the bodies found were children, authorities said.
Iran rocket attack on Iraqi military base injured 11 US service members, official reveals
Eleven U.S. service members were flown out of Al Assad Air Base in Iraq and treated for concussion symptoms after Iran's rocket attack targeting two Iraqi military bases earlier this month, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command revealed Thursday night.
Eleven U.S. service members were flown out of Al Assad Air Base in Iraq and treated for concussion symptoms after Iran's rocket attack targeting two Iraqi military bases earlier this month, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command revealed Thursday night.
7 killed, 14 tortured in exorcism terror rituals in Panama
Seven people were killed in a bizarre religious ritual in a jungle community in Panama, in which indigenous residents were rounded up by about 10 lay preachers and tortured, beaten, burned and hacked with machetes to make them “repent their sins,” authorities said Thursday.
Seven people were killed in a bizarre religious ritual in a jungle community in Panama, in which indigenous residents were rounded up by about 10 lay preachers and tortured, beaten, burned and hacked with machetes to make them “repent their sins,” authorities said Thursday.
6-year-old boy creates clay koalas to raise money for Australian animals affected by wildfires
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin engineers shakeup that could keep him in power longer
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev resigned after Putin announced the proposed constitutional amendments that could keep him in power for longer than his term.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev resigned after Putin announced the proposed constitutional amendments that could keep him in power for longer than his term.
Couple’s wedding pics include dramatic shot of Taal Volcano erupting
One island's natural disaster is another couple’s perfect wedding backdrop.
One island's natural disaster is another couple’s perfect wedding backdrop.
Heartwarming video shows Australian firefighter reuniting with daughters after leaving to battle flames
The video shows Colin Munro’s two daughters running to welcome him home after being away for nearly two weeks battling bushfires.
The video shows Colin Munro’s two daughters running to welcome him home after being away for nearly two weeks battling bushfires.