Historic commercial flight from US lands in Cuba
The first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century landed in the central city of Santa Clara on Wednesday morning.
The first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century landed in the central city of Santa Clara on Wednesday morning.
Astronauts ignite dreams of 4H students
On Tuesday November 15, Peggy Whitson, Tomas Pesquet and Oleg Novitskiy will go to a place many have only dreamed about when they embark on a six month journey to the international space station. These astronauts are venturing to space for expedition 50 of 51. The program is set to end in 2024. "I think the international space station, the legacy is going to be the international...
On Tuesday November 15, Peggy Whitson, Tomas Pesquet and Oleg Novitskiy will go to a place many have only dreamed about when they embark on a six month journey to the international space station. These astronauts are venturing to space for expedition 50 of 51. The program is set to end in 2024. "I think the international space station, the legacy is going to be the international...
Islamic State group says spokesman killed in Syria
The Islamic State group said Tuesday that its spokesman and senior commander has been killed while overseeing military operations in northern Syria, and threatened to avenge his death.
The Islamic State group said Tuesday that its spokesman and senior commander has been killed while overseeing military operations in northern Syria, and threatened to avenge his death.
Vigil held for Cal student killed in Nice attack
Nicolas Leslie, a UC Berkeley student who had been studying in Nice, France, has been identified as among the 84 people killed in Thursday’s terrorist attack.
Nicolas Leslie, a UC Berkeley student who had been studying in Nice, France, has been identified as among the 84 people killed in Thursday’s terrorist attack.
North Korea reportedly executes two top officials with anti-aircraft guns
North Korea publicly executed two top officials earlier this month by shooting them with anti-aircraft guns, a South Korean newspaper reported Tuesday.
North Korea publicly executed two top officials earlier this month by shooting them with anti-aircraft guns, a South Korean newspaper reported Tuesday.
Lightning strike kills 323 wild reindeer in Norway
More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lighting in central Norway in what wildlife officials are calling an unusually large natural disaster.
More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lighting in central Norway in what wildlife officials are calling an unusually large natural disaster.
Aftershocks rattle Italian quake zone; toll rises to 250
Rescue crews aided by sniffer dogs dug through crumbled homes Thursday looking for earthquake survivors as Italy again anguished over how to secure its ancient towns and modern cities from the country's highly seismic terrain.
Rescue crews aided by sniffer dogs dug through crumbled homes Thursday looking for earthquake survivors as Italy again anguished over how to secure its ancient towns and modern cities from the country's highly seismic terrain.
Aftershock damage could block access to quake zone
The mayor of Amatrice, Italy says aftershock damage to two roads threatens to isolate the quake-struck town.
The mayor of Amatrice, Italy says aftershock damage to two roads threatens to isolate the quake-struck town.
Gunmen attack American University of Afghanistan
Gunmen reportedly stormed American University of Afghanistan in Kabul on Wednesday as witnesses said they heard gunfire and explosions ringing out.
Gunmen reportedly stormed American University of Afghanistan in Kabul on Wednesday as witnesses said they heard gunfire and explosions ringing out.
Powerful earthquake shakes central Myanmar
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook central Myanmar on Wednesday, knocking glasses off tables and sending people running out of buildings in the country's largest city.
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 shook central Myanmar on Wednesday, knocking glasses off tables and sending people running out of buildings in the country's largest city.
Report: Man addicted to eating metal has 40 knives removed from stomach
A 42-year-old man who allegedly had an overwhelming urge to consume metal is reportedly recovering after surgeons in India removed 40 foldable knives from his stomach.
A 42-year-old man who allegedly had an overwhelming urge to consume metal is reportedly recovering after surgeons in India removed 40 foldable knives from his stomach.
Young suicide bomber attacks Turkey wedding party; 51 dead
ISTANBUL (AP) — A child suicide bomber killed at least 51 people and wounded nearly 70 others at a Kurdish wedding party near Turkey's border with Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, decrying the attack as an attempt by Islamic State extremists to destabilize the nation by exploiting ethnic and religious tensions. The bombing late Saturday in Gaziantep was the deadliest...
ISTANBUL (AP) — A child suicide bomber killed at least 51 people and wounded nearly 70 others at a Kurdish wedding party near Turkey's border with Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday, decrying the attack as an attempt by Islamic State extremists to destabilize the nation by exploiting ethnic and religious tensions. The bombing late Saturday in Gaziantep was the deadliest...
Glass-coated kite string kills 3 people during competition
Indian police say three people, including two children, have died after their throats were slashed by a glass-coated kite string used in competitions to bring down the kites of rivals.
Indian police say three people, including two children, have died after their throats were slashed by a glass-coated kite string used in competitions to bring down the kites of rivals.
Brazil police official: Lochte made up story about robbery
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro. The official, who has direct knowledge of the investigation, spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about an ongoing probe.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian police official is telling The Associated Press that American swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro. The official, who has direct knowledge of the investigation, spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about an ongoing probe.
Report: 6-year-old boy killed while protecting mother from rapist
A young South African boy was brutally murdered by a man who apparently tried to rape his mother as she walked him and his brother to school.
A young South African boy was brutally murdered by a man who apparently tried to rape his mother as she walked him and his brother to school.
Turkey to release 38,000 from jail; frees space for plotters
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey issued a decree Wednesday paving the way for the conditional release of some 38,000 prisoners, the justice minister said — an apparent move to reduce its prison population to make space for thousands of people who have been arrested as part of an investigation into last month's failed coup.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey issued a decree Wednesday paving the way for the conditional release of some 38,000 prisoners, the justice minister said — an apparent move to reduce its prison population to make space for thousands of people who have been arrested as part of an investigation into last month's failed coup.
Several people abducted from Puerto Vallarta restaurant
Mexican authorities say armed men have abducted multiple people from an upscale restaurant in the popular beach resort city of Puerto Vallarta. Prosecutors in the western state of Jalisco say two SUVs carrying an unknown number of gunmen arrived around 1 a.m. at the restaurant on the city's main boulevard, which runs through the hotel zone.
Mexican authorities say armed men have abducted multiple people from an upscale restaurant in the popular beach resort city of Puerto Vallarta. Prosecutors in the western state of Jalisco say two SUVs carrying an unknown number of gunmen arrived around 1 a.m. at the restaurant on the city's main boulevard, which runs through the hotel zone.
ISIS leader in Afghanistan and Pakistan killed by US drone, Pentagon says
The leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group in Afghanistan and Pakistan was killed by a U.S. drone last month, a U.S. defense official confirmed to Fox News Friday.
The leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group in Afghanistan and Pakistan was killed by a U.S. drone last month, a U.S. defense official confirmed to Fox News Friday.
4 people killed in bombings of Thailand tourist cities
Attackers struck a series of tourist resort towns across southern Thailand with homemade explosives and firebombs in some of the worst violence to hit the country since a military coup two years ago. At least four people were killed and dozens wounded, including 11 foreigners.
Attackers struck a series of tourist resort towns across southern Thailand with homemade explosives and firebombs in some of the worst violence to hit the country since a military coup two years ago. At least four people were killed and dozens wounded, including 11 foreigners.
Video of former Toronto mayor Ford smoking crack released
A notorious video featuring late Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine has been made public.
A notorious video featuring late Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine has been made public.