GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury reaches verdict in Epstein associate's trial
The jury in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial entered its fifth day of deliberations Wednesday by asking the judge if they had to work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and for transcripts of five trial witnesses.
The jury in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial entered its fifth day of deliberations Wednesday by asking the judge if they had to work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and for transcripts of five trial witnesses.
Supply-chain problems hit Champagne industry
Supply-chain issues have hit the wine industry hard. Retailers are reporting a shortage of sparkling wine, including champagne.
Supply-chain issues have hit the wine industry hard. Retailers are reporting a shortage of sparkling wine, including champagne.
Greece bans New Year's music at venues amid COVID surge
Music will be banned at all commercial venues in Greece for New Year's celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant.
Music will be banned at all commercial venues in Greece for New Year's celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Judge cites worries over COVID spread
The jury considering the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial entered a fourth full day of deliberations Tuesday after no sign that a verdict was near and no clear signal either that there was dissension in their ranks.
The jury considering the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial entered a fourth full day of deliberations Tuesday after no sign that a verdict was near and no clear signal either that there was dissension in their ranks.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury asks for white board and sticky notes
The jury deliberating the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial requested a white board and different colored sticky notes Monday as it signaled that it had plenty of work to do after a long holiday weekend.
The jury deliberating the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial requested a white board and different colored sticky notes Monday as it signaled that it had plenty of work to do after a long holiday weekend.
Jean-Marc Vallée, director of 'Dallas Buyers Club' and more, dies at 58
Jean-Marc Vallée, director of “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Big Little Lies” and more, died suddenly in his cabin in Canada over the weekend, a representative said.
Jean-Marc Vallée, director of “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Big Little Lies” and more, died suddenly in his cabin in Canada over the weekend, a representative said.
Putin to consider options if West declines guarantees on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Save the Children: Staff missing after massacre in Myanmar
Save the Children said that two of its staff who were traveling home for the holidays after conducting humanitarian response work in a nearby community were “caught up in the incident and remain missing."
Save the Children said that two of its staff who were traveling home for the holidays after conducting humanitarian response work in a nearby community were “caught up in the incident and remain missing."
Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning equality activist, dies at 90
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has died at the age of 90.
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has died at the age of 90.
Congo attack: Suicide bomber kills 6 at restaurant and bar
Saturday's attack marked the first known time that a suicide bomber has killed victims in eastern Congo, where an Islamic State group affiliate earlier this year took responsibility for a suicide bombing near another bar in Beni who had caused no other casualties.
Saturday's attack marked the first known time that a suicide bomber has killed victims in eastern Congo, where an Islamic State group affiliate earlier this year took responsibility for a suicide bombing near another bar in Beni who had caused no other casualties.
Largest cluster of rogue planets discovered by astronomers
A team of astronomers has discovered nearly 70 rogue planets— cosmic objects that resemble a planet but do not orbit a star.
A team of astronomers has discovered nearly 70 rogue planets— cosmic objects that resemble a planet but do not orbit a star.
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message shares grief over Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message she understands the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing."
Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message she understands the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing."
Pope Francis prays for pandemic's end in Christmas Day address
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
James Webb Space Telescope, world’s largest and most powerful, launched Christmas morning
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched successfully early Christmas morning from French Guiana on South America’s northeastern coast, riding a European Ariane rocket into the sky.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched successfully early Christmas morning from French Guiana on South America’s northeastern coast, riding a European Ariane rocket into the sky.
Travel nightmare before Christmas: Flight cancellations strand thousands of holiday travelers
A lot of people are going to have problems getting home for the holidays as airlines cancel many flights due to not having enough crew who can work amid a COVID surge.
A lot of people are going to have problems getting home for the holidays as airlines cancel many flights due to not having enough crew who can work amid a COVID surge.
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass amid COVID-19 surge in Italy
Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Santa tracker: NORAD shows when he's coming to town
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.