How the government shutdown will affect international flights
Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.
Louvre heist: What's known about ‘commando’ team suspects
The heist at the Louvre last month captivated the internet. Here’s what we’re learning about the “commando” team suspects that have been arrested.
Trump cutting tariffs on China after meeting with Xi
The president said he chose to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods under 50% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curtailing fentanyl trafficking.
Trump orders US nuclear weapons testing to begin 'immediately' after Russia tests new missiles
The president cited Russia's recent missile tests and China's growing nuclear capabilities as the reasons behind his latest decision.
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as storm heads for Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Wednesday morning in Cuba as a powerful Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph.
3I Atlas comet updates: Where is it now, and what scientists are saying
The 3I/ATLAS comet was first spotted in July near Jupiter after it entered our solar system from another universe. Here’s what’s known about it and what we’ve learned so far.
Trump visits South Korea amid push for trade deal with Seoul
President Donald Trump continued his trip throughout Asia as he seeks a trade deal with Seoul for billions in investments in the U.S.
Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
Photos: Giant, award-winning pumpkins transformed into Jack-o’-Lantern art
A group of giant pumpkins are on display at a popular garden after being transformed into Jack-o’-lantern art.
Hurricane Melissa slams toward Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica. Forecasters said it would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851.
Louvre thieves may have been hired by private collector, officials say
Paris authorities are exploring an organized crime theory after masked robbers stole French jewels from the Louvre over the weekend in a 7-minute heist.
Louvre museum robbery: Jewels gone in daring heist
Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.
Israel strikes Hamas, accusing it of attacking IDF in Gaza
Israel accused Hamas Sunday of shooting at Israeli soldiers in Gaza, and said it struck Hamas members in the area in return. Health officials said at least nine Palestinians were killed.
You can now see the iconic Parthenon free of scaffolding for the first time in decades -- but not for long
The famed structure’s new view marks the first time in 200 years that the Parthenon is free of scaffolding.
Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
US condemns China’s actions after Philippine ship rammed in South China Sea
The U.S. condemned China after a Chinese coast guard ship used a water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, killed in prison attack
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack this weekend in northern England.
Cigarette-smuggling balloons disrupt flights, shut down Lithuania airport
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Mount Everest trekkers rescued after blizzard slams Tibet days after deadly flooding in Nepal
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour mountain trip to just 2 minutes
The bridge is reportedly 2,050 feet above the river. It stretches nearly 10,000 feet long, with a main span of about 5,000 feet.