Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
Pope Francis holds historic, symbolic meeting with top Iraq Shiite cleric
Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric have delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence, urging Muslims to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting.
Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric have delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence, urging Muslims to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting.
8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
Video shows college students falling to their deaths when metal rail gives way
At least seven college students in Bolivia fell to their death after a metal railing broke.
At least seven college students in Bolivia fell to their death after a metal railing broke.
Imperial Co. Crash: Investigation continues for deadly crash that killed 13 near U.S.-Mexico border
As CHP investigates the deadly crash involving a Ford Expedition carrying 25 people inside the SUV near the United States-Mexico border, federal agents also made their way to the crash scene to see if any forms of human smuggling were involved.
As CHP investigates the deadly crash involving a Ford Expedition carrying 25 people inside the SUV near the United States-Mexico border, federal agents also made their way to the crash scene to see if any forms of human smuggling were involved.
Imperial County crash: 13 killed, several others hurt near U.S.-Mexico border
At least 13 people are dead and several others were taken to the hospital after a Ford Expedition carrying 25 people crashed with a big rig.
At least 13 people are dead and several others were taken to the hospital after a Ford Expedition carrying 25 people crashed with a big rig.
CHP shares safety warnings amid deadly Imperial County crash
CHP's Border Division Commander Omar Watson gives an update on the crash that killed at least 13 people near the U.S.-Mexico border.
CHP's Border Division Commander Omar Watson gives an update on the crash that killed at least 13 people near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Imperial County crash: CHP says 13 killed in crash near U.S.-Mexico border
CHP Commander of Border Division Omar Watson gives an update on the deadly crash that killed more than 13 people near the U.S.-Mexico border.
CHP Commander of Border Division Omar Watson gives an update on the deadly crash that killed more than 13 people near the U.S.-Mexico border.
US implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
Facebook says it will soon lift ban on Australians sharing, viewing news on its platform
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
Prince Philip has infection and will stay in hospital for several days, Palace says
The palace said Tuesday that the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is responding to treatment for an infection but is not expected to leave the hospital for several days.
The palace said Tuesday that the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is responding to treatment for an infection but is not expected to leave the hospital for several days.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
FBI: North Korean hackers targeted banks, Sony movie studio
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global and destructive hacks, including targeting banks and a movie studio.
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global and destructive hacks, including targeting banks and a movie studio.
7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapses on him
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
Cow attacks people in hospital waiting room
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.