U.S. Army soldier from New Jersey killed in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. First Class Michael Goble is being remembered as a national hero in his hometown of Westwood after the 33-year-old Green Beret was killed in combat in Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. First Class Michael Goble is being remembered as a national hero in his hometown of Westwood after the 33-year-old Green Beret was killed in combat in Afghanistan.
Grandma charges her family $45-a-head for Christmas dinner: 'My family are spoiled at Christmas'
Hayley Garbutt, a 52-year-old end-of-life carer, charges about $45-a-head for a seat at her Christmas dinner table, the Sun reports.
Hayley Garbutt, a 52-year-old end-of-life carer, charges about $45-a-head for a seat at her Christmas dinner table, the Sun reports.
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Hundreds of American troops based in Syria have received Christmas gifts thanks to Operation Holiday Express, launched by U.S.-led coalition forces from across the border in neighboring Iraq.
Hundreds of American troops based in Syria have received Christmas gifts thanks to Operation Holiday Express, launched by U.S.-led coalition forces from across the border in neighboring Iraq.
Christmas comes early for U.S. troops in Syria.
Santa made an early visit to American troops based in Syria this year, with several military support organizations, churches and charities making sure the soldiers? stockings were filled with plenty of treats.
Santa made an early visit to American troops based in Syria this year, with several military support organizations, churches and charities making sure the soldiers? stockings were filled with plenty of treats.
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Where is Santa Claus right now? Track his journey across the world for Christmas 2019
The toys have been loaded into the sleigh and Santa Claus is on his way.
The toys have been loaded into the sleigh and Santa Claus is on his way.
Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
Firefighters in Australia bottle-feed thirsty Koala
Firefighters battling some of Australia's deadly bushfires took time out of their day to help a thirsty koala. (Credit: Oakbank Balhannah CFS via Storyful)
Firefighters battling some of Australia's deadly bushfires took time out of their day to help a thirsty koala. (Credit: Oakbank Balhannah CFS via Storyful)
Chinese gangs use drones to spread African swine fever
Chinese criminals have been intentionally spreading African swine fever to force farmers to sell their pigs for a low price before smuggling the meat and selling it on as healthy stock, state media has reported.
Chinese criminals have been intentionally spreading African swine fever to force farmers to sell their pigs for a low price before smuggling the meat and selling it on as healthy stock, state media has reported.
Girl finds note in Christmas cards from Chinese factory worker pleading for help
The U.K.-based grocery chain Tesco said it halted production at a factory in China on Sunday after a British newspaper reported the factory used forced labor to produce charity Christmas cards for the supermarket.
The U.K.-based grocery chain Tesco said it halted production at a factory in China on Sunday after a British newspaper reported the factory used forced labor to produce charity Christmas cards for the supermarket.
Taliban claims attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
An American service member was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said, without providing further details, while the Taliban claimed they were behind a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province that killed the U.S. soldier.
An American service member was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said, without providing further details, while the Taliban claimed they were behind a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province that killed the U.S. soldier.
Passengers stop runaway tram as driver passes out
Passengers on a tram in Germany forced their way into the cab and stopped the speeding vehicle after the driver passed out and they couldn't get the emergency brake to work.
Passengers on a tram in Germany forced their way into the cab and stopped the speeding vehicle after the driver passed out and they couldn't get the emergency brake to work.
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss Christmas for first time in 200 years
The Paris cathedral will not celebrate Midnight Mass this year for the first time in more than two centuries.
The Paris cathedral will not celebrate Midnight Mass this year for the first time in more than two centuries.
Saudi Arabia sentences 5 to death for killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Five people were sentenced to death for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered by a team of Saudi agents.
Five people were sentenced to death for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered by a team of Saudi agents.
2 dead after bus from Houston crashes in Mexico
At least two people are dead and 16 others are hurt after a bus from Houston crashed on its way to the town of Cerritos Saturday, and wet roads could have been to blame.
At least two people are dead and 16 others are hurt after a bus from Houston crashed on its way to the town of Cerritos Saturday, and wet roads could have been to blame.
Canines choose their own Christmas presents at animal shelter
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
‘Catastrophic’ bushfires destroy homes in Australia
Several properties near Sydney were destroyed on Saturday as a result of one of a series of deadly bushfires burning in Australia.
Several properties near Sydney were destroyed on Saturday as a result of one of a series of deadly bushfires burning in Australia.
Dangerous bushfires continue to destroy homes in Australia
Dangerous and deadly bushfires in Australia destroyed 20 homes northwest of Sydney on Saturday. (Credit: Beck & Cindy Hatton via Storyful)
Dangerous and deadly bushfires in Australia destroyed 20 homes northwest of Sydney on Saturday. (Credit: Beck & Cindy Hatton via Storyful)
VIDEO: Carriage driver kicks horse in head, calls it 'lazy' after it collapses on street, witness says
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
Own a portion of a French castle for just $55
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.