Travel in Canada: A prize for the vaccinated and vigilant
At the Canadian border one night this month, a man from Atlanta pulled up in his car. He was unvaccinated, had no COVID test, and did not pre-register for the trip. He was turned back. Tourists must be fully vaccinated, and have themselves tested for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before arrival by road or their departure flight.
At the Canadian border one night this month, a man from Atlanta pulled up in his car. He was unvaccinated, had no COVID test, and did not pre-register for the trip. He was turned back. Tourists must be fully vaccinated, and have themselves tested for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before arrival by road or their departure flight.
Man killed after beer keg explodes at birthday party
The tap on the keg wasn't working correctly so he tried fixing it. The keg exploded, killing him.
The tap on the keg wasn't working correctly so he tried fixing it. The keg exploded, killing him.
Woman with memory loss found alone on island inhabited by bears
Croatian police said Wednesday they have established the identity of a woman who was found in a remote area on a northern Adriatic island with no recollection of who she was or where she came from.
Croatian police said Wednesday they have established the identity of a woman who was found in a remote area on a northern Adriatic island with no recollection of who she was or where she came from.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
New Zealand cops bust men trying to sneak into locked-down city with 'large amounts' of KFC
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Police outside of Auckland arrested two men who were trying to sneak into the New Zealand city with a trunk-full of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Biden tells UN the United States is not seeking 'new Cold War' with China
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to insist the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
President Joe Biden used his first address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to insist the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
2 years after NJ couple vanished in Barbados, families seek answers | The Tape Room
What happened to Oscar Suarez and Magdalena Devil? Two years of questions with so many possibilities have yielded so few answers.
What happened to Oscar Suarez and Magdalena Devil? Two years of questions with so many possibilities have yielded so few answers.
Taliban names deputy ministers in all-male team in Afghanistan
The Taliban has expanded its interim Cabinet in Afghanistan by naming more ministers and deputies but failed to appoint any women.
The Taliban has expanded its interim Cabinet in Afghanistan by naming more ministers and deputies but failed to appoint any women.
UN: World leaders eye money, not emissions cuts, to combat climate change
World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.
World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.
Biden to address COVID-19, climate change in 1st presidential visit to UN
Eight months into his presidency, Biden has been out of sync with allies on the chaotic ending to the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
Eight months into his presidency, Biden has been out of sync with allies on the chaotic ending to the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
Twin brothers detail meeting the Nazi 'Angel of Death' and surviving the Holocaust
A pair of 11-year-old twin brothers arrived at the Auschwitz concentration camp in July 1944. That is where they came face-to-face with Josef Mengele — the notorious Nazi doctor known as the Angel of Death.
A pair of 11-year-old twin brothers arrived at the Auschwitz concentration camp in July 1944. That is where they came face-to-face with Josef Mengele — the notorious Nazi doctor known as the Angel of Death.
Japanese 107-year-old sisters certified as world’s oldest identical twins
107-year-old Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama have been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living identical twins!
107-year-old Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama have been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living identical twins!
'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina sentenced to 25 years on terror charges
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was convicted of terrorism offenses and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was convicted of terrorism offenses and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
United Nations General Assembly to return with epic gridlock
Drivers trying to get around Manhattan’s East Side should expect each day to feel like a new, and frustrating, puzzle for the rest of the month.
Drivers trying to get around Manhattan’s East Side should expect each day to feel like a new, and frustrating, puzzle for the rest of the month.
Shooting at Russia’s Perm State University leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt
A shooting at Russia’s Perm State University left six people dead and at least 28 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained.
A shooting at Russia’s Perm State University left six people dead and at least 28 hurt, officials said. The gunman was detained.
Volcano erupts on Spain's Canary Islands, threatening homes
A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to speed up evacuations for some 1,000 people.
A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after a weeklong buildup of seismic activity, prompting authorities to speed up evacuations for some 1,000 people.
Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president
Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections.
Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao says he will run for president in the 2022 elections.
Fearful US residents in Afghanistan hiding from Taliban
Every night in yet another house in Afghanistan’s capital, a U.S. green card-holding couple from California take turns sleeping, with one always awake to watch over their three young children so they can flee if they hear the footsteps of the Taliban.
Every night in yet another house in Afghanistan’s capital, a U.S. green card-holding couple from California take turns sleeping, with one always awake to watch over their three young children so they can flee if they hear the footsteps of the Taliban.
France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over nuclear submarine deal
France has recalled its ambassador to the United States in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfs decades of previous rifts.
France has recalled its ambassador to the United States in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfs decades of previous rifts.
More countries must pledge to avoid 'catastrophic' climate path, UN warns
The head of the United Nations says a new report shows the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” toward a hotter future unless governments make more ambitious pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The head of the United Nations says a new report shows the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” toward a hotter future unless governments make more ambitious pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions.