Warm winter means no ice wine from Germany for the first time in years
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Virus fears close down France's famed Louvre Museum
The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its famous trove of artworks fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of tourists from around the world.
The spreading coronavirus epidemic shut down France's Louvre Museum on Sunday, with workers who guard its famous trove of artworks fearful of being contaminated by the museum's flow of tourists from around the world.
Coronavirus concerns haven't closed Disneyland Paris, despite ban on public gatherings of more than 5,000
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
The happiest place on Earth isn’t ready to give up Paris yet.
Ecuador reports 1st new coronavirus case as Mexico confirms 2 more
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
What coronavirus could mean for your travel plans
The CDC has issued a number of upgraded travel warnings. Americans should now avoid non-essential travel to Italy, Iran, South Korea, and China.
The CDC has issued a number of upgraded travel warnings. Americans should now avoid non-essential travel to Italy, Iran, South Korea, and China.
Man accused of sexually assaulting child in Chicago was deported in 2014, arrested in 2019 but let go
ICE says the suspect, identified as Christopher Puente, was in Chicago police custody last year on theft charges. The agency says police should have handed him over to ICE, but because Chicago’s a sanctuary city, Puente was let go.
ICE says the suspect, identified as Christopher Puente, was in Chicago police custody last year on theft charges. The agency says police should have handed him over to ICE, but because Chicago’s a sanctuary city, Puente was let go.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Pope Francis sick for second day
Pope Francis canceled his official audiences Friday after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis canceled his official audiences Friday after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pet dog tests positive for 'low level' coronavirus in Hong Kong
A dog in Hong Kong could become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in a pet.
A dog in Hong Kong could become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in a pet.
Pet snake swallows beach towel; video shows vets removing it
Staff at a veterinary hospital in Australia had their work cut out for them when a woman brought in a pet python that had swallowed a beach towel the night before.
Staff at a veterinary hospital in Australia had their work cut out for them when a woman brought in a pet python that had swallowed a beach towel the night before.
Survey: Nearly 40% of beer-drinkers won't buy Corona because of coronavirus
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
Only 4% of those who usually drink Corona would stop drinking it, but 14% said they would not order Corona in public.
United Airlines latest airline to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
Family of Quaden Bayles, bullied Australian boy, wants to donate Disneyland funds to charity
Strangers donated funds to send a 9-year-old Australian boy with dwarfism to Disneyland, but his family is hoping to give it to charity instead.
Strangers donated funds to send a 9-year-old Australian boy with dwarfism to Disneyland, but his family is hoping to give it to charity instead.
Coronavirus infects woman in Japan for the second time, a first in the country
A Japanese tour bus driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus for a second time.
A Japanese tour bus driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus for a second time.
Family finds venomous snake curled up behind toaster
An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.
An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.
South Korea, US postpone annual military drills due to coronavirus
The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced Thursday that they were postponing their annual joint drills due to concern about a viral outbreak that has infected soldiers in both countries' armed forces, put many troops in quarantine and closed base facilities.
The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced Thursday that they were postponing their annual joint drills due to concern about a viral outbreak that has infected soldiers in both countries' armed forces, put many troops in quarantine and closed base facilities.