3 men sentenced to 158 years in Mexico for murders of American, Australian surfers

A Mexican judge has sentenced Jesus Gerardo, Irineo Francisco and Angel Jesu to over 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Redd Rhoad during a surfing trip in Baja California.

Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."

Archaeologists in Turkey may have found the world’s oldest shipwreck

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered what may be the world’s oldest known shipwreck, with artifacts dating back nearly 5,000 years.

Major airline abandons 3 key cities as passengers face shrinking flight choices

American Airlines has dropped flights to three destinations across the U.S., Mexico and the Middle East this year, leaving some travelers with fewer flight options.

Robot used to grope 16-year-old girl, police believe young men were at the controls

Police in Germany are investigating an incident where a 16-year-old girl was groped by a robot, who police believe was being controlled by two boys who livestreamed the incident. 

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
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The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. In the wake of the news, FOX LOCAL was joined by Dr. Sara Ghandehari on the importance of early screening.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Watch: Pumpkin flies 1,900 feet in pumpkin chunkin' launch

A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.

El Niño Guide: 2026-27 event could be strongest on record

A strong El Niño has the potential to shift the winter storm track, boosting the odds for an active winter for parts of the United States.

Pro-Palestine protest on UCLA campus draws criticism over Oct. 7 timing

Roughly 100 people gathered at UCLA for a peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstration coinciding with the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Some students criticized the timing, while organizers defended the protest by citing Palestinian rights and casualties in the Israel-Hamas war.