Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India; 16 dead, more than 100 hurt

A special Indian government evacuation flight carrying people home who were stranded because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.

Lebanon president says he knew of chemicals at port in July

The chemicals exploded Tuesday after apparently being set off by a fire, in a massive blast that killed nearly 150 people, wounded thousands and caused billions of dollars of damage across the city. Bodies were still being recovered from the rubble on Friday.

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Controversy over Hindu temple in India draws crowds to Times Square

Videos posted online show Hindu celebrators dressed in yellow and orange, waiving flags, dancing and chanting Wednesday evening. Protesters held signs reading, "BJP is Islamophobia," referring to the Indian ruling party. 

Lebanese judge: 16 port staffers arrested over Beirut blast

Lebanon’s state-run news agency says 16 employees at Beirut’s port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.

Hurricane Alpha? Active hurricane season may run out of names

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday increased its forecast for the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes this year to far above normal.

Drone surveys destruction caused by massive explosion in Beirut

The blast and fires killed more than a hundred people, injured thousands more, and left many residents homeless. Dozens of people are still missing.

Hiroshima survivors worry that world will forget

Survivors of the U.S atomic bombing share a growing sense of urgency as Hiroshima marks its 75th anniversary on Thursday.

75 years after the Hiroshima atomic bombing, memories of the devastation remain

Aug. 6, 2020 marks 75 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. In 1945, the U.S. attack on Hiroshima killed 140,000 people. Three days later, a second atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki, killing 70,000 and prompting Japan to surrender in World War II. 

US State Department says Russia pushing disinformation in online network

The State Department says Russia is using social media, state-funded media and a loose network of proxy websites to amplify conspiracy theories and misinformation, most recently around the coronavirus.

Man proposes to girlfriend with candles, burns down their apartment

A man in England made his fiery love for his girlfriend official by popping the question with dozens of candles, in a heartfelt display that accidentally burned down their apartment.

Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.

Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.

US officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut blast was attack

U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.