Haiti earthquake devastation captured in before-and-after satellite images

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti left 1,297 people dead and tens of thousands homeless, according to the country’s Civil Protection Agency.

SoCal dad who killed his 2 kids with spear gun in Mexico was QAnon-obsessed, FBI says

Matthew Taylor Coleman is accused of killing his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in Mexico with a spear gun because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said.

US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests

The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.

Taliban seize 3 more Afghan provincial capitals, officials say

The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. The insurgents now control some two-thirds of the nation.

German teacher goes on trial in Berlin for alleged cannibalism case

A 41-year-old teacher went on trial on Tuesday in Berlin. He’s accused of having killed another man and eaten pieces of the victim's body.

Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors

As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.

Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout

The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.

United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers

United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.

Tokyo train stabbing leaves 10 injured, suspect in custody

Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.

Lionel Messi will not remain with FC Barcelona, football club says

Barcelona said in a statement that a deal between the club and the player had been reached but financial “obstacles” made it impossible for the player to remain with the club.