Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Holocaust survivors gather to mark 78th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau commemorated the liberation of the Nazi German death camp where some 1.1 million people were killed.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau commemorated the liberation of the Nazi German death camp where some 1.1 million people were killed.
Gunman kills 6 near Jerusalem synagogue
Police said the gunman was "neutralized," a term that typically means he was killed.
Police said the gunman was "neutralized," a term that typically means he was killed.
Mummy discovered may be ‘oldest and most complete’ ever found in Egypt
The 4,300-year-old mummy was one of dozens of discoveries made near Cairo.
The 4,300-year-old mummy was one of dozens of discoveries made near Cairo.
Missing Ohio architect killed in Mexico with fiancée
Mexican authorities discovered Jose Gutierrez — along with his fiancée, Daniela Pichardo, and Pichardo’s sister and cousin — dead last week
Mexican authorities discovered Jose Gutierrez — along with his fiancée, Daniela Pichardo, and Pichardo’s sister and cousin — dead last week
Ruja Ignatova: 'Cryptoqueen' on FBI's Most Wanted list scammed investors, went on the run
Prosecutors said it was one of the largest international fraud schemes in history.
Prosecutors said it was one of the largest international fraud schemes in history.
Machete-wielding man kills 1, injures another in possible terror attack, police say
Spain’s interior ministry says a machete-wielding man has killed a sexton and injured a priest in attacks at two churches in the city of Algeciras. Authorities are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism.
Spain’s interior ministry says a machete-wielding man has killed a sexton and injured a priest in attacks at two churches in the city of Algeciras. Authorities are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism.
Germany train stabbing: 2 dead, 7 hurt after man pulls knife on passengers
The attacker was also injured and taken to the hospital, police said.
The attacker was also injured and taken to the hospital, police said.
NASA: Asteroid will miss but come close to Earth
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
NASA said Wednesday that this newly discovered asteroid will zoom 2,200 miles above the southern tip of South America.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Border Protection warns travelers face fines for smuggling eggs to US from Mexico as prices soar
A disastrous outbreak of bird flu decimated egg-laying hens in the US in 2022 and caused prices for eggs and poultry to skyrocket.
A disastrous outbreak of bird flu decimated egg-laying hens in the US in 2022 and caused prices for eggs and poultry to skyrocket.
Ugliest buildings in the US, around the world
Take a look at these “global eyesores” and see which ones from the U.S. topped an analysis from Buildworld.
Take a look at these “global eyesores” and see which ones from the U.S. topped an analysis from Buildworld.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
State Dept. issues Cancun travel warning after taxi drivers attack Uber drivers, passengers
Disgruntled taxi drivers have been seen attacking Uber drivers and passengers following a controversial court ruling.
Disgruntled taxi drivers have been seen attacking Uber drivers and passengers following a controversial court ruling.
Kylie Jenner faces backlash for controversial lion head dress
Kylie Jenner was nearly engulfed by the massive lion head on her Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown at Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
Kylie Jenner was nearly engulfed by the massive lion head on her Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown at Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
Ryanair flight safely lands in Greece after bomb scare
The plane and the passengers were searched and no bomb was found, police said in a statement.
The plane and the passengers were searched and no bomb was found, police said in a statement.
Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.