Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue
A Thai navy SEAL who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation, the Royal Thai Navy said.
A Thai navy SEAL who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation, the Royal Thai Navy said.
Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
At least 76 killed in Somalia bombing
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
'Tough year': Measles and other infectious diseases rising in U.S.
Measles and other infectious diseases roared back in the United States in 2019.
Measles and other infectious diseases roared back in the United States in 2019.
Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher describe him as ‘evil,’ ‘toxic’ in interview footage
In video footage and text messages obtained by The New York Times, Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher described him as "toxic" and "evil."
In video footage and text messages obtained by The New York Times, Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher described him as "toxic" and "evil."
Ari Behn, Spacey accuser and ex of Norwegian princess, dies
Scandinavian writer Ari Behn — the ex-husband of Norwegian Princess Martha Louise and among the people who had accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual misconduct — died this week, his manager said. He was 47.
Scandinavian writer Ari Behn — the ex-husband of Norwegian Princess Martha Louise and among the people who had accused actor Kevin Spacey of sexual misconduct — died this week, his manager said. He was 47.
Sister of George Michael dies exactly 3 years after he did
One of pop superstar George Michael’s sisters has died exactly three years after her brother’s Christmas Day death in 2016.
One of pop superstar George Michael’s sisters has died exactly three years after her brother’s Christmas Day death in 2016.
CBC removes Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' broadcast: report
Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.
Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.
Plane with 98 aboard crashes after takes off in Kazakhstan
A plane with 98 people aboard crashed shortly after takeoff early Friday in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people, Kazakh officials said. There were 54 people hospitalized with injuries, at least 10 of them in critical condition.
A plane with 98 people aboard crashed shortly after takeoff early Friday in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people, Kazakh officials said. There were 54 people hospitalized with injuries, at least 10 of them in critical condition.
Reporter quits job while live on air after winning lottery, but later discovers payout was about $5,500
A Spanish television reporter appeared to quit her job while she was live on air while celebrating a winning lottery ticket, but later discovered her payout was about $5,500.
A Spanish television reporter appeared to quit her job while she was live on air while celebrating a winning lottery ticket, but later discovered her payout was about $5,500.
English football fever heats up Manhattan on Boxing Day
English Premier League football fever is burning in New York City -- especially on Boxing Day.
English Premier League football fever is burning in New York City -- especially on Boxing Day.
Avalanche hits ski trail in Switzerland
An avalanche covered part of a ski trail in Switzerland.
An avalanche covered part of a ski trail in Switzerland.
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Thousands take Christmas Day plunge in England and Ireland
Thousands of people braved the cold water for the annual Christmas Day swim in various locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Thousands of people braved the cold water for the annual Christmas Day swim in various locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.
The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.
Queen Elizabeth II, close family celebrate Christmas
The royal family celebrated Christmas with a morning church service.
The royal family celebrated Christmas with a morning church service.
Trump says North Korea may be planning nice 'Christmas gift'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present" such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present" such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.
Close Call: Video shows Siberian tiger lunging at boy visiting zoo with family
A seven-year-old named Sean might have become the lunch of a hungry Siberian tiger had it not been for the protective glass that stood between the big cat and the boy.
A seven-year-old named Sean might have become the lunch of a hungry Siberian tiger had it not been for the protective glass that stood between the big cat and the boy.
Pentagon says soldier from NJ killed in Afghanistan
The United States Army Special Operations Command has announced that Sgt. 1st Class Michael James Goble, of Westwood, New Jersey, was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan.
The United States Army Special Operations Command has announced that Sgt. 1st Class Michael James Goble, of Westwood, New Jersey, was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan.