Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history
The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing "existential danger" from nuclear war and climate change.
The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing "existential danger" from nuclear war and climate change.
3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
US Treasury chief says Greta Thunberg can criticize after she ‘studies economics’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the 17-year-old is in no position to give economic advice until she gets an economics degree.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the 17-year-old is in no position to give economic advice until she gets an economics degree.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Anne Robson, believed to be UK's oldest living WWII female veteran, dies at 108
Anne Robson served in the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, according to the Women's Royal Army Corps Association.
Anne Robson served in the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, according to the Women's Royal Army Corps Association.
Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 17, prompting fears of wider spread
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi Crown Prince
The phone of Amazon billionaire and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts alleged Wednesday.
The phone of Amazon billionaire and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts alleged Wednesday.
'Naughty boy': Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
Jones helped form Monty Python's Flying Circus, whose anarchic humor helped revolutionize British comedy.
Jones helped form Monty Python's Flying Circus, whose anarchic humor helped revolutionize British comedy.
Trump lauds US economy at World Economic Forum, slams impeachment
President Donald Trump is leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland with bullish talk on the American economy and lashing out at his Senate impeachment trial back in Washington.
President Donald Trump is leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland with bullish talk on the American economy and lashing out at his Senate impeachment trial back in Washington.
5 U.S. airports screen for Coronavirus, but not Bush International Airport
Even though thousands of passengers all over the world pass through Bush Airport’s Terminal E, officials say there are currently no screenings for the Coronavirus
Even though thousands of passengers all over the world pass through Bush Airport’s Terminal E, officials say there are currently no screenings for the Coronavirus
Coronavirus: What to know about the mysterious illness
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.
Iranian lawmaker announces a $3 million cash reward for 'whoever kills Trump'
“On behalf of the people of Kerman province, we will pay a $3 million reward in cash to whoever kills Trump,” Ahmad Hamzeh was quoted as saying.
“On behalf of the people of Kerman province, we will pay a $3 million reward in cash to whoever kills Trump,” Ahmad Hamzeh was quoted as saying.
Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus outbreak
Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.
Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.
Newfoundland woman learns hard way to remember to roll windows up before a snowstorm
A Newfoundland woman was left with a car full of snow on January 18 after she accidentally left the passenger side window of her vehicle open during a record-breaking snowstorm the night before.
A Newfoundland woman was left with a car full of snow on January 18 after she accidentally left the passenger side window of her vehicle open during a record-breaking snowstorm the night before.
Woman captures cloud photo of 'Jesus with his arm outstretched'
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
A United Kingdom woman was left stunned after she snapped an "eerie" photo of a cloud some say looks like Jesus.
5 people killed by boiling water at Russian hotel
A heating pipe burst Monday in small Russian hotel, flooding rooms with boiling water that killed five people and left six others injured in the city of Perm, emergency officials said.
A heating pipe burst Monday in small Russian hotel, flooding rooms with boiling water that killed five people and left six others injured in the city of Perm, emergency officials said.
China counts sharp rise in coronavirus cases, including 2 in Beijing
China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital.
China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital.