NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to fly by Earth
An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building is headed close to Earth this week.
An asteroid the size of the Empire State Building is headed close to Earth this week.
French man breaks world record for standing on top of hot air balloon at altitude
Remi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon this week that reached a peak altitude of 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over Chatellerault in western France.
Remi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon this week that reached a peak altitude of 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over Chatellerault in western France.
COP26: UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
F. W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, dies at 85
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
France's Catholic Church agrees to compensate victims of sexual abuse
French bishops said in a written statement on Monday that they will set up an “independent, national body” tasked with addressing compensation issues regarding sex abuse victims.
French bishops said in a written statement on Monday that they will set up an “independent, national body” tasked with addressing compensation issues regarding sex abuse victims.
Singapore’s health system to stop covering medical costs for patients ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Man and daughter killed for Stradivarius violins, police believe
Bernard Raymond von Bredow and his 14-year-old daughter were tortured and killed in their home.
Bernard Raymond von Bredow and his 14-year-old daughter were tortured and killed in their home.
Hindus take holy dip in sacred Yamuna River despite toxic foam
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
Pro soccer player Aminata Diallo accused of hiring men to attack teammate
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo has been taken into police custody after allegedly hiring thugs to beat up a teammate so she could not play.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo has been taken into police custody after allegedly hiring thugs to beat up a teammate so she could not play.
Study looks at cardiovascular disease risk and bedtime
A research study out of the U.K. suggests that if you want to lower your risk of heart disease, go to sleep between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. But correlation isn't causation.
A research study out of the U.K. suggests that if you want to lower your risk of heart disease, go to sleep between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. But correlation isn't causation.
COP26: UN climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
Malala Yousafzai, activist and Nobel Prize winner, announces marriage
The 24-year-old Pakistani human rights campaigner who was shot by the Taliban for daring to want an education posted images on Twitter of her celebration on Tuesday with Asser Malik and her family.
The 24-year-old Pakistani human rights campaigner who was shot by the Taliban for daring to want an education posted images on Twitter of her celebration on Tuesday with Asser Malik and her family.
Kamala Harris aims to strengthen US-France ties during Paris trip
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.
Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
International travelers arrive in New York after U.S. lifts travel ban
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Man sexually abused 100 corpses at hospital mortuaries, authorities say
The British government announced on Monday that it would launch an independent inquiry into how a hospital electrician was able to sexually abuse at least 100 corpses in hospital mortuaries.
The British government announced on Monday that it would launch an independent inquiry into how a hospital electrician was able to sexually abuse at least 100 corpses in hospital mortuaries.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Suspected hackers busted in global ransomware crackdown
Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown.
Two suspected hackers accused of ransomware attacks resulting in 5,000 infections have been arrested as part of a global cybercrime crackdown.