Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Dalai Lama turns 86: Spiritual leader expresses appreciation in video message
The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has celebrated his 86th birthday by thanking his supporters and expressing his appreciation to India, where he has lived since he fled his homeland in 1959.
The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has celebrated his 86th birthday by thanking his supporters and expressing his appreciation to India, where he has lived since he fled his homeland in 1959.
Sha'Carri Richardson left off U.S. Olympic relay team in wake of positive marijuana test
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Sha'Carri Richardson's 30-day ban for a positive marijuana test would've ended in time for her to potentially run in the women's 4x100 relay, but she was left off the team.
Missing Russian plane wreckage found; 28 aboard feared dead
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Japan mudslide: 4 dead, dozens missing as rescue crews search through debris
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
China’s migrating elephants spotted once more on the move
The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.
The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.
Man bitten by neighbor's escaped python in toilet
A man was bitten by a python during an early-morning visit to his bathroom toilet.
A man was bitten by a python during an early-morning visit to his bathroom toilet.
Video shows man escaping from prison van in England
CCTV captured the moment a man escaped from a prison van outside a police station in North Tyneside, England, on May 29.
CCTV captured the moment a man escaped from a prison van outside a police station in North Tyneside, England, on May 29.
Deadly Japan mudslide: More than 1,000 involved in rescue operation
More than 1,000 soldiers, firefighters and police have joined rescue efforts after a giant mudslide ripped through a resort town southwest of Tokyo, killing at least two people and leaving about 20 missing.
More than 1,000 soldiers, firefighters and police have joined rescue efforts after a giant mudslide ripped through a resort town southwest of Tokyo, killing at least two people and leaving about 20 missing.
45 dead in Philippine military plane crash; 49 rescued
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
Tropical Storm Elsa leaves 3 dead in Caribbean
The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).
The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).
VIDEO: Mexico's Pemex suffers huge gas pipeline fire in Gulf
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Video: Volcano erupts in Philippines, sends plume of ash into sky
The evacuations involved residents in five high-risk villages that surround Taal. The local Philippine government fears emergency shelters may become a breeding ground for COVID-19.
The evacuations involved residents in five high-risk villages that surround Taal. The local Philippine government fears emergency shelters may become a breeding ground for COVID-19.
Biden picks UPenn president for Germany ambassador
President Joe Biden on Friday announced he's nominating University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann to serve as U.S. ambassador to Germany.
President Joe Biden on Friday announced he's nominating University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann to serve as U.S. ambassador to Germany.
Rowing crew sets world record for crossing Pacific Ocean between San Francisco and Hawaii
Crew leader Jason Caldwell of Danville said he was glad to be finished with the 2,400-mile feat, which the team completed in 30 days, beating the previous record by nine days.
Crew leader Jason Caldwell of Danville said he was glad to be finished with the 2,400-mile feat, which the team completed in 30 days, beating the previous record by nine days.
Tour de France: Organizers drop legal action against woman who caused crash
Tour de France organizers say they have dropped their legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash on the first stage.
Tour de France organizers say they have dropped their legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash on the first stage.
Princess Diana: William, Harry unveil statue on late mom's 60th birthday
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.