US Navy aircraft carrier passes through Suez Canal after crews free stranded cargo ship
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passed through the canal on Friday on its way to the Red Sea, which wouldn’t have been possible a week ago.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passed through the canal on Friday on its way to the Red Sea, which wouldn’t have been possible a week ago.
Volcanic eruptions in Italy, Iceland and Guatemala spew lava, draw crowds
Since February and March, three volcanoes in three separate countries have released lava, including the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, Mount Etna in Italy and Pacaya in Guatemala.
Since February and March, three volcanoes in three separate countries have released lava, including the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, Mount Etna in Italy and Pacaya in Guatemala.
Iraqi Christians reenact Jesus carrying the cross on Good Friday
An Iraqi man was filmed carrying a wood cross through a small village in northern Iraq, one of many observances held to commemorate the Christian holiday of Good Friday.
An Iraqi man was filmed carrying a wood cross through a small village in northern Iraq, one of many observances held to commemorate the Christian holiday of Good Friday.
Community rallies together to help reunite litter of stolen kittens with mom
After a community rallied together and inundated a Canadian police department with an overwhelming number of tips, a litter of stolen kittens was reunited with their mom and owner within 24 hours.
After a community rallied together and inundated a Canadian police department with an overwhelming number of tips, a litter of stolen kittens was reunited with their mom and owner within 24 hours.
FBI: U.S. couple tried to board ship in New Jersey to go fight for ISIS
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
The couple planned to travel to Yemen aboard a cargo ship in an attempt to stay away from law enforcement, according to a federal prosecutor.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
The woman behind this Irish whiskey embraces being a 'caretaker of precious things'
Alex Thomas, a master blender from Ireland's northern coast, created The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. She is one of only a few female master blenders in the industry.
Alex Thomas, a master blender from Ireland's northern coast, created The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. She is one of only a few female master blenders in the industry.
US to begin indirect talks with Iran on returning to nuclear deal
The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.
The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.
Notre Dame: '15 or 20 years' needed for restoration after fire, rector says
The rector of Notre Dame said Friday that the burned-out Paris cathedral and its esplanade could remain a building site for another “15 or 20 years.”
The rector of Notre Dame said Friday that the burned-out Paris cathedral and its esplanade could remain a building site for another “15 or 20 years.”
Some Holy Land sites reopen as Christians mark Good Friday
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Truck knocks train off tracks in Taiwan, killing at least 48
A train partially derailed in eastern Taiwan on Friday, April 2 after being hit by an unmanned vehicle that had rolled down a hill, killing 48 people.
A train partially derailed in eastern Taiwan on Friday, April 2 after being hit by an unmanned vehicle that had rolled down a hill, killing 48 people.
Plane used in gender reveal event crashes off coast of Mexico, killing 2
A plane used as an air taxi crashed off the coast near Cancun when it was used in a gender reveal party.
A plane used as an air taxi crashed off the coast near Cancun when it was used in a gender reveal party.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
Record number of twin births seen around the world
Forget a pandemic baby boom, a new study finds that the world is actually in the midst of a 'twin boom,' as more families than ever before are welcoming a double bundle of joy.
Forget a pandemic baby boom, a new study finds that the world is actually in the midst of a 'twin boom,' as more families than ever before are welcoming a double bundle of joy.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Olympic athletes who raise fists, kneel during national anthem won't face punishment in US trials
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
Winter is coming to Broadway: ‘Game of Thrones’ stage play reportedly set to debut in 2023
A “Game of Thrones” stage play is reportedly in the works for Broadway, London’s West End and Australia and is expected to debut in 2023, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
A “Game of Thrones” stage play is reportedly in the works for Broadway, London’s West End and Australia and is expected to debut in 2023, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Louvre digitizes over 480,000 pieces of art, makes them free to view online
The Louvre announced it has digitized more than 480,000 pieces of art, allowing anyone with a smartphone or a computer to enjoy the museum’s collections without booking a ticket to Paris.
The Louvre announced it has digitized more than 480,000 pieces of art, allowing anyone with a smartphone or a computer to enjoy the museum’s collections without booking a ticket to Paris.
Suez Canal Debacle: Cargo ship is free but effects on trade will linger
The contents of the Ever Given and millions of more containers on the 350-plus other vessels stuck waiting to enter the canal must find their ways to their final destinations.
The contents of the Ever Given and millions of more containers on the 350-plus other vessels stuck waiting to enter the canal must find their ways to their final destinations.



















