Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Biden says
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
American tourist denied visit with pope, smashed Roman busts in Vatican museums: report
An American tourist on Wednesday threw a tantrum and cracked two Roman busts in the Vatican Museums after officials denied him an audience with Pope Francis.
An American tourist on Wednesday threw a tantrum and cracked two Roman busts in the Vatican Museums after officials denied him an audience with Pope Francis.
Daniel Chacon, accused of kidnapping Maira Gutierrez, back in Pasadena after fleeing to Mexico
Daniel Chacon, who is charged with aggravated kidnapping and is a person of interest in the capital murder case of Maira Gutierrez, has been arrested after he fled to Mexico, Pasadena police say.
Daniel Chacon, who is charged with aggravated kidnapping and is a person of interest in the capital murder case of Maira Gutierrez, has been arrested after he fled to Mexico, Pasadena police say.
A teen sent letters to 186 world leaders and got 20 responses. Here’s what they had to say.
Of the 20 leaders who responded to the high school junior, one was especially heartfelt.
Of the 20 leaders who responded to the high school junior, one was especially heartfelt.
Russian nuclear submarine armed with 'doomsday' weapon disappears from Arctic harbor: report
A top-of-the-line Russian nuclear-powered submarine has gone missing from its harbor in the Arctic along with its rumored "doomsday weapon," according to multiple reports.
A top-of-the-line Russian nuclear-powered submarine has gone missing from its harbor in the Arctic along with its rumored "doomsday weapon," according to multiple reports.
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to trio for 'snapping molecules together'
Americans Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless and Danish scientist Morten Meldal were cited for developing a way of attaching molecules that can be used to design better medicines.
Americans Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless and Danish scientist Morten Meldal were cited for developing a way of attaching molecules that can be used to design better medicines.
Irish man makes history rowing from New York to Ireland
Damian Browne left Manhattan on June 14.
Damian Browne left Manhattan on June 14.
Gym owner trains clients with disabilities, diseases for free: ‘I never took a penny’
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded to 3 scientists for work on quantum information
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for "pioneering quantum information science.”
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for "pioneering quantum information science.”
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan in escalation
North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years as it escalates tests of weapons designed to strike regional U.S. allies.
North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years as it escalates tests of weapons designed to strike regional U.S. allies.
Kanye West wearing White Lives Matter shirt during his Yeezy show in Paris
Ye, or Kanye West, is making conversation after wearing a White Lives Matter shirt during his YZY Season 9 fashion show in Paris Monday.
Ye, or Kanye West, is making conversation after wearing a White Lives Matter shirt during his YZY Season 9 fashion show in Paris Monday.
Soccer match stampede: Indonesian police probe tear gas firing after 125 killed
Indonesian police are investigating officers responsible for firing tear gas that set off a crush that killed 125 people at a soccer match. At least 17 children are among the dead.
Indonesian police are investigating officers responsible for firing tear gas that set off a crush that killed 125 people at a soccer match. At least 17 children are among the dead.
Nobel prize in medicine awarded to Svante Paabo for research on evolution
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo and his team found that gene flow occurred from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, "demonstrating that they had children together during periods of co-existence."
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo and his team found that gene flow occurred from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, "demonstrating that they had children together during periods of co-existence."
Indonesia soccer match brawl leaves at least 125 fans, police dead
The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic among supporters.
The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic among supporters.
King Charles III's coin designs unveiled by UK's Royal Mint
Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Breakdown of protests in Iran as supporters demonstrate in Houston
The death of an Iranian woman while being detained by Iran's Mortality Police has sparked worldwide outrage, even in Houston. The United Nations Humanitarian Office is now also issuing several warnings to Iranian authorities.
The death of an Iranian woman while being detained by Iran's Mortality Police has sparked worldwide outrage, even in Houston. The United Nations Humanitarian Office is now also issuing several warnings to Iranian authorities.
Americans urged to leave Russia ‘immediately,’ U.S. Embassy warns
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued another security alert for Americans in Russia, warning them to depart “immediately while limited commercial travel options remain.”
Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe honored at controversial state funeral
High-ranking officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, attended the funeral as protests were held in the streets opposing the late leader.
High-ranking officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, attended the funeral as protests were held in the streets opposing the late leader.
Record-breaking: Man walks nearly 1.4 miles across highline 100 meters above ground
Nathan Paulin now holds the record for longest highline walked at nearly 1.4 miles.
Nathan Paulin now holds the record for longest highline walked at nearly 1.4 miles.
Shakira to face trial on charges of tax fraud in Spain
The pop singer is accused of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. Shakira has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The pop singer is accused of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. Shakira has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.