French teacher's killer paid students to name him, prosecutors say
Two teens among seven people under investigation for their alleged involvement in the beheading of a teacher outside Paris.
Two teens among seven people under investigation for their alleged involvement in the beheading of a teacher outside Paris.
Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Parents of 545 children separated at border can’t be found
The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.
The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.
Northern lights dance across Norwegian sky in stunning timelapse video
The mesmerizing display was captured Oct. 19 in a timelapse video by British photographer Matt Robinson on the island of Senja in Norway.
The mesmerizing display was captured Oct. 19 in a timelapse video by British photographer Matt Robinson on the island of Senja in Norway.
Nigeria protesters break curfew amid gunfire, chaos in Lagos
Nigerians broke the government curfew following a night of chaotic violence in which demonstrators were fired upon, sparking global outrage.
Nigerians broke the government curfew following a night of chaotic violence in which demonstrators were fired upon, sparking global outrage.
Hurricane Epsilon, the 10th storm of a busy Atlantic season, approaches Bermuda
Hurricane Epsilon, the 10th of this very busy Atlantic season, is moving toward Bermuda and could hit the island on Thursday.
Hurricane Epsilon, the 10th of this very busy Atlantic season, is moving toward Bermuda and could hit the island on Thursday.
US charges 6 Russian military officers in alleged hacking campaign
The U.S. has charged six current and former Russian military officers in alleged hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections and the Winter Olympics.
The U.S. has charged six current and former Russian military officers in alleged hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections and the Winter Olympics.
TSA screens over 1 million passengers in single day for first time since March
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
Supreme Court to review 2 cases involving Trump administration policies at US-Mexico border
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two cases involving Trump administration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two cases involving Trump administration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in Atlantic Ocean
The 2020 hurricane season is not over yet. Tropical Depression 27 formed in the Atlantic Ocean this morning and has already strengthened into a tropical storm.
The 2020 hurricane season is not over yet. Tropical Depression 27 formed in the Atlantic Ocean this morning and has already strengthened into a tropical storm.
Canada extends U.S. border closure until at least Nov. 21
Limits on travel between Canada and the United States will persist for at least four more weeks, the Canadian government confirmed Monday despite signs of growing impatience south of the border.
Limits on travel between Canada and the United States will persist for at least four more weeks, the Canadian government confirmed Monday despite signs of growing impatience south of the border.
Skepticism worldwide over localized lockdowns to stop virus spread
Some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases rise again around the world.
Some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases rise again around the world.
12-year-old boy finds 69 million-year-old dinosaur fossil during hike with his dad
Twelve-year-old Nathan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up, and he's already made what experts are calling a "significant" dinosaur discovery.
Twelve-year-old Nathan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up, and he's already made what experts are calling a "significant" dinosaur discovery.
Wales to implement 2-week 'firebreak' lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Coronavirus cases top 40 million worldwide
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
Puerto Rico, unable to vote, becomes crucial to US election
The campaigns of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are rallying people in a place where U.S. citizens cannot cast ballots but have the ear of hundreds of thousands of potential voters in the battleground state of Florida.
The campaigns of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are rallying people in a place where U.S. citizens cannot cast ballots but have the ear of hundreds of thousands of potential voters in the battleground state of Florida.
Man granted asylum to stay in US now faces child porn charges in Chicago
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Armenia Azerbaijan humanitarian ceasefire violated within hours
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.