Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Father stabbed to death outside Canada Starbucks in front of toddler daughter
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
Pope Francis hospitalized for pulmonary infection after experiencing difficulty breathing, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.
No fluke: Whale without tail spotted off California coast
A gray whale is said to have successfully migrated on an epic 12,000-mile roundtrip from its feeding grounds in Alaska to the breeding grounds in Mexico – all without its fluke.
A gray whale is said to have successfully migrated on an epic 12,000-mile roundtrip from its feeding grounds in Alaska to the breeding grounds in Mexico – all without its fluke.
Several dead, missing after boat carrying African natives capsizes in Caribbean
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents
The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.
The move came after an image of Michelangelo's masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade class, prompting the school's board to pressure its principal to resign.
170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
Conservation group inspires passion for protecting whales at lagoon in Mexico
At San Ignacio Lagoon in Mexico, the California gray whales approach boats, allowing people to touch them.
At San Ignacio Lagoon in Mexico, the California gray whales approach boats, allowing people to touch them.
'Chabelo,' beloved Mexican kid's comic Xavier López, dies at 88
Xavier López's Sunday variety show, where he performed as Chabelo, ran for an astonishing 48 years -- Mexico's longest-running TV show.
Xavier López's Sunday variety show, where he performed as Chabelo, ran for an astonishing 48 years -- Mexico's longest-running TV show.
Famed composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announces son's death
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died Saturday in England after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia.
Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer, record producer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died Saturday in England after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia.
Putin to station tactical nukes in Belarus as West supports Ukraine
Putin said he was responding to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. Russia falsely claimed these rounds have nuclear components.
Putin said he was responding to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. Russia falsely claimed these rounds have nuclear components.
Rwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame after 25-year sentence commuted
Nineteen others also had their sentences commuted. Under Rwandan law, commutation doesn’t “extinguish” the conviction.
Nineteen others also had their sentences commuted. Under Rwandan law, commutation doesn’t “extinguish” the conviction.
North Korea tests underwater 'radioactive tsunami' drone: state media
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to make his rivals "plunge into despair," state media reported.
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to make his rivals "plunge into despair," state media reported.
US conducts airstrikes in Syria
A strike Thursday by a suspected Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five American troops and another contractor in northeast Syria, the Pentagon said. American forces said they retaliated soon after with "precision airstrikes" in Syria targeting facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, with activist groups saying the U.S. bombing killed at least four people.
A strike Thursday by a suspected Iranian-made drone killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five American troops and another contractor in northeast Syria, the Pentagon said. American forces said they retaliated soon after with "precision airstrikes" in Syria targeting facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, with activist groups saying the U.S. bombing killed at least four people.
US launches airstrikes in Syria after Iranian-made drone kills US worker
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Australian woman uncovers highly venomous snake slithering in her bed
"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.
"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.
American children missing in Mexico: State Department 'aware of reports of 2 missing US citizens'
A 9-year-old American boy and his sister, 16, went missing in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The State Department said it was "aware of reports" of the two missing U.S. citizens.
A 9-year-old American boy and his sister, 16, went missing in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The State Department said it was "aware of reports" of the two missing U.S. citizens.
Uganda passes bill imposing up to 10-year prison sentence for same-sex relations
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend sues singer for $40 million
Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she reportedly provided the singer before he became famous.
Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she reportedly provided the singer before he became famous.