Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.
Elephants walking across China seen taking well-deserved nap
The herd has been migrating for more than a year and has walked hundreds of miles. An expert says it’s possible their leader “lacks experience and led the whole group astray.”
The herd has been migrating for more than a year and has walked hundreds of miles. An expert says it’s possible their leader “lacks experience and led the whole group astray.”
Local lockdowns brought fast global ozone reductions: NASA
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
Border Patrol agents find girl, 5, abandoned near U.S.-Mexico border wall
U.S. Border Patrol agents said they found a 5-year-old girl wandering alone near the U.S.-Mexico border wall near San Ysidro on Monday.
U.S. Border Patrol agents said they found a 5-year-old girl wandering alone near the U.S.-Mexico border wall near San Ysidro on Monday.
Sarah Everard: UK police officer pleads guilty to woman's kidnap, rape
British police officer Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of 33-year-old Sarah Everard as she walked home in south London.
British police officer Wayne Couzens pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of 33-year-old Sarah Everard as she walked home in south London.
Mexico elections: President's party appears to hold key majority
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party and its allies appeared poised to maintain their majority in Mexico’s lower chamber of the congress.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party and its allies appeared poised to maintain their majority in Mexico’s lower chamber of the congress.
Kamala Harris to Guatemalan migrants weighing trek to US: 'Do not come'
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere 50% higher than dawn of industrial age
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Last surviving Soviet soldier who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98
After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.
After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.
D-Day: Normandy commemorates 77th anniversary of allied invasion
Several ceremonies are scheduled on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day that led to the liberation of France and Europe from the German occupation.
Several ceremonies are scheduled on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day that led to the liberation of France and Europe from the German occupation.
Prince Harry, Meghan announce birth of daughter, Lilibet 'Lili' Diana
Prince Harry and Meghan have announced the birth of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Prince Harry and Meghan have announced the birth of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Elderly man kills couple, self in rent dispute, Greek police say
Police in Greece said a 67-year-old man facing eviction killed his landlady and her husband before committing suicide.
Police in Greece said a 67-year-old man facing eviction killed his landlady and her husband before committing suicide.
Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
Girl falls off bike after lightning strike, is hit by car
Lightning struck the ground close to where the 12-year-old girl was riding her bike, causing her to fall off her bike onto the road where she was hit by a car.
Lightning struck the ground close to where the 12-year-old girl was riding her bike, causing her to fall off her bike onto the road where she was hit by a car.
Giant sinkhole continues to grow in Mexico, threatening nearby home
A massive sinkhole continued to grow in the Mexican state of Puebla, threatening to swallow a nearby farm home.
A massive sinkhole continued to grow in the Mexican state of Puebla, threatening to swallow a nearby farm home.
Netanyahu opponents push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to occur June 10, partially visible in US
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
Ransomware attack on world's largest meat company disrupts global production
A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.
A weekend ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.