Israeli forces raid al-Shifa Hospital, where hundreds of patients are stranded by fighting
Israeli troops stormed into Gaza’s largest hospital, searching for traces of Hamas inside and beneath the facility filled with hundreds of patients, including newborns, who have gone for days without electricity and with little food as fighting raged around them.
Gang takes hundreds of women and children hostage at Haiti hospital
The director of a Haiti medical center is pleading for help after an armed gang burst into the hospital and took hostage hundreds of women, children and newborns.
Biden's APEC arrival met with protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire
President Joe Biden held a fundraiser in San Francisco on Tuesday, coinciding with his arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. In response, as many as one thousand protesters filled city streets urging the president to back a ceasefire in Gaza.
Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
Mixed reaction from San Francisco businesses on impact of APEC summit
With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in San Francisco this year, the city is under heavy security.
Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals
Health officials say battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza.
9 arrested, 18 victims recovered in Colombian-based sex trafficking op in South Bay
Nine people were arrested, and 18 victims were recovered during a law enforcement operation targeting a Colombian-based sex trafficking operation operating in the South Bay.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
APEC conference creates an opportunity for BART, Muni to regain riders
As APEC descends on San Francisco, it marks a Super Bowl of sorts for Bay Area public transit agencies.
Professional soccer player, 28, dies after collapsing on field
Within seconds, players realized the urgency of the matter and rushed toward him.
Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.
Yellen says her talks in San Francisco with Chinese finance chief laid groundwork for Biden’s meeting with Xi
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up two days of talks with her Chinese counterpart in hopes of stabilizing economic relations between the two countries.
What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
APEC security causing transportation constraints for residents
APEC is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors and an estimated $53 million, but it's also expected to create some inconveniences for those living, working or traveling near the venues set to host.
Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says
The U.S. said the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance.
Israel-Hamas fight heats up in Gaza City, accelerating exodus of Palestinians to the south
Thousands of Palestinians are streaming out of northern Gaza on foot in an accelerating exodus.
APEC summit is coming to San Francisco. Here's what you need to know
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference kicks off Saturday in San Francisco. From street closures to security concerns, here's what to know.
Watch: Thousands of 'exceptional' bronze coins found off coast of Sardinia
The rare coins spotted by a diver were produced across the Roman Empire.