Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire

Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.

Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know

With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.

Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever

Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.

Experienced Livermore hiker, 2 others, missing in New Zealand

An experienced mountain climber from Livermore is among three people who are missing in New Zealand while trying to climb that country's highest mountain.

Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion

China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.

Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire

The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.

World's oldest man, dead at 112, ate this meal every Friday

John Tinniswood, 112, said he considered it "pure luck" that he had a long life – but he ate one thing each week.

3 Americans released from China after years of imprisonment

Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were all released and were designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained.

Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean

The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.

Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week

The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.

American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos

An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.

Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results

A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.

Car plummets from parking area into mall, killing 1

A tragic accident occurred at a Guatemala City mall when a car plummeted several floors from a parking area, killing a 22-year-old kiosk worker.

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies

A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.

South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine

South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire

In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.