Scotland party leader vows to push for independence
After the results of the latest election in the United Kingdom, Scotland could be poised to move ahead with seeking independence.
After the results of the latest election in the United Kingdom, Scotland could be poised to move ahead with seeking independence.
Powerful storm seen from inside patrol ship
A monster storm slammed northwest Iceland this week, prompting flight cancellations and power outages. A patrol ship with Iceland's Coast Guard powered through the storm.
A monster storm slammed northwest Iceland this week, prompting flight cancellations and power outages. A patrol ship with Iceland's Coast Guard powered through the storm.
Family who owns Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread to donate millions to Holocaust survivors over Nazi ties
One of Germany’s richest families is giving millions to support Holocaust survivors as it seeks to make amends for its use of forced laborers during the Nazi era.
One of Germany’s richest families is giving millions to support Holocaust survivors as it seeks to make amends for its use of forced laborers during the Nazi era.
Dream job alert: Queen Elizabeth II looking for Head of Digital Engagement
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
US, China reach trade deal in principle, awaiting Trump’s sign off, reports say
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
Chile: Plane that vanished en route to Antarctica found
Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.
Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.
Fire destroys chemical recycling plant in Spain
A huge fire at a waste plant in Spain spewed a massive cloud of black smoke over a town.
A huge fire at a waste plant in Spain spewed a massive cloud of black smoke over a town.
Supermarket fridge door unhinges, lands on man's neck 'like a guillotine' in freak accident
An 8-foot glass door came off its hinges just as he opened it, reports say.
An 8-foot glass door came off its hinges just as he opened it, reports say.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
'Please take one': People hang coats on Dublin bridge to keep city’s homeless warm
People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.
People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.
91-year-old German neo-Nazi denied early release
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Mexican cartels subject to terrorist-level sanctions under new GOP-sponsored bill
The Mexican cartels are coming under increased pressure from U.S. lawmakers.
The Mexican cartels are coming under increased pressure from U.S. lawmakers.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dies at 61
The Roxette singer was 61.
The Roxette singer was 61.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
UK to return medal stripped from a bisexual former sailor
British officials are returning a medal to a Falklands War veteran who said it was taken away from him because of his sexuality.
British officials are returning a medal to a Falklands War veteran who said it was taken away from him because of his sexuality.
Survey: Luxury hotel guests keep stealing mattresses
Wellness Heaven surveyed nearly 1,200 luxury hotels. The study found that the overwhelming majority of guests steal towels and bathrobes, followed by hangers, pens, and cutlery. It also found that dozens of hotels reported stolen mattresses.
Wellness Heaven surveyed nearly 1,200 luxury hotels. The study found that the overwhelming majority of guests steal towels and bathrobes, followed by hangers, pens, and cutlery. It also found that dozens of hotels reported stolen mattresses.
Man shoots 6 dead in Czech hospital, then kills self
A man with an illegal gun shot six people dead and wounded three more in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic Tuesday, the prime minister and officials said. The apparent suspect later shot himself dead as police approached his car.
A man with an illegal gun shot six people dead and wounded three more in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic Tuesday, the prime minister and officials said. The apparent suspect later shot himself dead as police approached his car.

















