'Keep a smile on your face': 112-year-old in Japan officially named world's oldest man
Chitetsu Watanabe, from Niigata, Japan, was officially named the world’s oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old by Guinness World Records.
Chitetsu Watanabe, from Niigata, Japan, was officially named the world’s oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old by Guinness World Records.
China sees 254 new coronavirus deaths, 15,152 new cases, after using new reporting method
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
Coronavirus: WHO officially names disease COVID-19, death toll exceeds 1,110
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
New ‘reaper of death’ Tyrannosaur species discovered in Canada
Known as Thanatotheristes degrootorum, the species is one of the oldest ever found in North America and is directly linked to Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers said on Monday.
Known as Thanatotheristes degrootorum, the species is one of the oldest ever found in North America and is directly linked to Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers said on Monday.
Police become inundated with 'Lord of the Rings' jokes after plea to find owner of stolen ring
Police in England shared the "distinctive" ring on Facebook, prompting hundreds of “Lord of the Rings” jokes and memes from Tolkien fans.
Police in England shared the "distinctive" ring on Facebook, prompting hundreds of “Lord of the Rings” jokes and memes from Tolkien fans.
US charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax breach: 'A deliberate and sweeping intrusion'
Attorney General William Barr said it was one of the largest data breaches in history.
Attorney General William Barr said it was one of the largest data breaches in history.
Luke Perry, Cameron Boyce, Tim Conway missing from Oscars 2020 In Memoriam segment
Luke Perry appeared in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," one of the evening's nominated movies.
Luke Perry appeared in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," one of the evening's nominated movies.
Coronavirus death toll climbs to 908 in China, 65 more cases on Japan cruise ship
China's mainland death toll rose to 908, while a total of 40,171 confirmed cases vastly exceeds the 8,098 sickened by SARS.
China's mainland death toll rose to 908, while a total of 40,171 confirmed cases vastly exceeds the 8,098 sickened by SARS.
Non-profit recovers remains of hundreds of World War II servicemen
A national non-profit "History Flight" has recovered the remains of hundreds of servicemen, including a Galveston Silver Star Lieutenant.
A national non-profit "History Flight" has recovered the remains of hundreds of servicemen, including a Galveston Silver Star Lieutenant.
US: 2 soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan 'insider attack'
The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.
The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.
Thailand shooting: soldier kills 20 and injures 31 in rampage
Police said they have secured the mall, and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there were no more bodies left inside. But he added, "we don't know whether there are any additional injuries or deaths or not." He did not say whether the shooter had been found.
Police said they have secured the mall, and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said there were no more bodies left inside. But he added, "we don't know whether there are any additional injuries or deaths or not." He did not say whether the shooter had been found.
Doctor’s death unleashes mourning, fury at Chinese officials
The 34-year-old ophthalmologist died overnight at Wuhan Central Hospital, where he worked and likely contracted the virus while treating patients in the early days of the outbreak.
The 34-year-old ophthalmologist died overnight at Wuhan Central Hospital, where he worked and likely contracted the virus while treating patients in the early days of the outbreak.
US counterterrorism operation in Yemen eliminates deputy al-Qaida leader Qasim al-Rimi
The White House released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing that the U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
The White House released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing that the U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
Coronavirus: 41 new cases confirmed on cruise ship in Japan; China death toll now at 636
Japan on Friday reported 41 new cases of a virus on a cruise ship that's been quarantined in Yokohama harbor while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the disease threat.
Japan on Friday reported 41 new cases of a virus on a cruise ship that's been quarantined in Yokohama harbor while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the disease threat.
Ten more sick with virus on one of two isolated cruise ships
10 passengers are now believed to be infected with the coronavirus as Japanese authorities work to screen all people on board. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed infections to 33 in Japan.
10 passengers are now believed to be infected with the coronavirus as Japanese authorities work to screen all people on board. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed infections to 33 in Japan.
Airliner skids, breaks open in Istanbul; 3 dead, 179 injured
A plane skidded off the runway Wednesday as it tried to land in Istanbul, crashing into a field and breaking into pieces.
A plane skidded off the runway Wednesday as it tried to land in Istanbul, crashing into a field and breaking into pieces.
Newborn, just 30 hours old, diagnosed with coronavirus in China
At just 30 hours hold, a newborn was been diagnosed with novel coronavirus in China and became the youngest patient fighting the disease.
At just 30 hours hold, a newborn was been diagnosed with novel coronavirus in China and became the youngest patient fighting the disease.
Airline passenger arrested over false coronavirus claim says he did it for 'publicity'
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”
Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.