FBI tests find no evidence of wrongdoing in Dominican deaths
The State Department says FBI toxicology reports on the mysterious deaths of U.S. tourists in the Dominican Republic showed no evidence inconsistent with the island nation's findings of natural causes.
The State Department says FBI toxicology reports on the mysterious deaths of U.S. tourists in the Dominican Republic showed no evidence inconsistent with the island nation's findings of natural causes.
Vice President Pence says Turkey agrees to cease-fire in Syria
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Trump: Turkey-Syria-Kurds face-off isn't America's fight
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
Canadian rugby team helps clean up after Typhoon Hagibis
The Canada national rugby union team's game against Namibia was canceled six hours before they were set to face-off due to Typhoon Hagibis reaching Kamaisha, Japan. (Video: Rugby World Cup)
The Canada national rugby union team's game against Namibia was canceled six hours before they were set to face-off due to Typhoon Hagibis reaching Kamaisha, Japan. (Video: Rugby World Cup)
US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.
Tokyo area shuts down as powerful typhoon lashes Japan
A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.
A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.
Alexei Leonov, 1st human to walk in space, dies in Moscow
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Deaths, displacement as Turkey's Syria offensive in 3rd day
(AP) -- Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria on Friday, the third day of Ankara's cross-border offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters that has set off another mass displacement of civilians and met with widespread criticism from the international community.
(AP) -- Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria on Friday, the third day of Ankara's cross-border offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters that has set off another mass displacement of civilians and met with widespread criticism from the international community.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize
In a move that caused surprise in the long-turbulent Horn of Africa region, he said Ethiopia would accept a peace agreement with Eritrea, ending one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.
In a move that caused surprise in the long-turbulent Horn of Africa region, he said Ethiopia would accept a peace agreement with Eritrea, ending one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.
Norwegian Cruise Line passengers reportedly lash out at staff over canceled stops, broken toilets
Fed-up cruise passengers were recently filmed berating the staff of a Norwegian Cruise Line ship after it was reportedly forced to miss multiple stops during its 14-day excursion to Iceland.
Fed-up cruise passengers were recently filmed berating the staff of a Norwegian Cruise Line ship after it was reportedly forced to miss multiple stops during its 14-day excursion to Iceland.
Anti-Semitism linked to fatal German synagogue shooting that left 2 dead, suspect in custody
Wednesday is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, in which worshippers atone for their sins.
Wednesday is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, in which worshippers atone for their sins.
Turkey begins offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria
(AP) -- Turkey launched a military operation Wednesday against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria after U.S. forces withdrew from the area, with activists reporting airstrikes on a town on Syria's northern border.
(AP) -- Turkey launched a military operation Wednesday against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria after U.S. forces withdrew from the area, with activists reporting airstrikes on a town on Syria's northern border.
Sixers play Chinese pro team as China-NBA controversy heats up
The Philadelphia 76ers tipped off their preseason Tuesday night with a game against a Chinese professional team at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Philadelphia 76ers tipped off their preseason Tuesday night with a game against a Chinese professional team at the Wells Fargo Center.
Madrid to cull nearly 12,000 invasive parakeets over threats to environment, public safety
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.
Madrid’s city council on Monday announced plans to rid the Spanish capital of thousands of invasive parakeets through “ethical culling” and sterilization of eggs.
More dead wild elephants discovered at Thai waterfall; toll at 11
Wildlife officials in Thailand said Tuesday they have discovered the carcasses of five more wild elephants downstream from a waterfall where the bodies of six other elephants were found last weekend.
Wildlife officials in Thailand said Tuesday they have discovered the carcasses of five more wild elephants downstream from a waterfall where the bodies of six other elephants were found last weekend.
Hong Kong leader: Chinese military could step in if uprising gets bad
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warns the Chinese military could step in if an uprising for democratic reforms in the city gets bad, but she reiterates the government still hopes to resolve the crisis on its own.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warns the Chinese military could step in if an uprising for democratic reforms in the city gets bad, but she reiterates the government still hopes to resolve the crisis on its own.
Tuna over-fished across the globe at unprecedented rates — scientists say it’s unsustainable
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
The Queen is hiring someone to live at Buckingham Palace and look after her horses
The person will also help keep the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace in tip-top condition, maintaining stables and cleaning saddles and harnesses.
The person will also help keep the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace in tip-top condition, maintaining stables and cleaning saddles and harnesses.
French wine, Irish whiskey and cheese will be more expensive thanks to the latest US tariffs
If you love Irish whiskey or French wine, you may end up paying quite a bit more for the imported goods because the Trump administration slapped steep tariffs on $7.5 billion in European goods.
If you love Irish whiskey or French wine, you may end up paying quite a bit more for the imported goods because the Trump administration slapped steep tariffs on $7.5 billion in European goods.
Couple loses a combined 200 pounds with 'extreme' meal prep: 'We eat whatever we want'
The couple spends about $165 a month on food and use every penny to create pre-packaged meals.
The couple spends about $165 a month on food and use every penny to create pre-packaged meals.