Teachers favor physically attractive students, remote learning study suggests
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden to meet with China's Xi Jinping for Taiwan, Russia talks
The in-person meeting, their first since Biden became president, comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations.
The in-person meeting, their first since Biden became president, comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations.
Watch: Polish amputee scores spectacular bicycle kick goal
Marcin Oleksy, who has one of his legs amputated, scored the awesome goal during a match between Warta Poznan and Stal Rzeszow, both of which are teams in Poland’s top-flight league for amputee soccer players.
Marcin Oleksy, who has one of his legs amputated, scored the awesome goal during a match between Warta Poznan and Stal Rzeszow, both of which are teams in Poland’s top-flight league for amputee soccer players.
Newly-discovered tunnel may lead to lost tomb of Cleopatra
The tunnel was discovered at the Temple of Taposiris Magna near Alexandria.
The tunnel was discovered at the Temple of Taposiris Magna near Alexandria.
Brittney Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence
A penal colony is a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay.
A penal colony is a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay.
On Kristallnacht anniversary, Holocaust survivors warn about antisemitism, hate speech
On Nov. 9, 1938, the Nazis, among them many ordinary Germans, killed at least 91 people and vandalized 7,500 Jewish businesses during Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass.”
On Nov. 9, 1938, the Nazis, among them many ordinary Germans, killed at least 91 people and vandalized 7,500 Jewish businesses during Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass.”
Eggs thrown at King Charles III, man detained
A protester was arrested Wednesday after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort.
A protester was arrested Wednesday after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort.
Watch: Large shark leaps onto fishing boat: ‘It was crazy!’
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
In photos: A look around the world at the last total lunar eclipse for 3 years
Where do you think this stunning photograph was taken?
Where do you think this stunning photograph was taken?
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Video: Tiger sharks help lead researchers to ‘world’s largest’ seagrass meadow
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling
Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.
Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.
North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South Korean and US targets
North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.
North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.
'Uncovering a piece of history': Explorers find cameras on glacier left by Yukon hikers in 1937
Poor weather conditions forced a legendary photographer to leave his belongings behind including cameras, on a glacier in 1937. This past August, a team worked to uncover the 85-year-old cache.
Poor weather conditions forced a legendary photographer to leave his belongings behind including cameras, on a glacier in 1937. This past August, a team worked to uncover the 85-year-old cache.
'Largest-ever' haul of cannabis seized in Spain
The estimated value of the seized cannabis was $65 million.
The estimated value of the seized cannabis was $65 million.
At least 19 killed after small plane crashes in Tanzania
The plane was headed to Bukoba Airport.
The plane was headed to Bukoba Airport.
N. Korea fires more missiles as US sends bombers to South
The North has test-fired more than 30 missiles this week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.
The North has test-fired more than 30 missiles this week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.
Photographer dresses in camera Halloween costume that actually takes, displays photos
While one spectator thought the flash and costume were all for decoration, she said that after the photographer turned around to reveal the photo, she was left “completely mind-blown.”
While one spectator thought the flash and costume were all for decoration, she said that after the photographer turned around to reveal the photo, she was left “completely mind-blown.”
Dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farms arrive in US for adoption
The 34 dogs were rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea. They’re being prepared for adoption into loving homes “where they can finally enjoy life as all dogs should.”
The 34 dogs were rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea. They’re being prepared for adoption into loving homes “where they can finally enjoy life as all dogs should.”