US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange
The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.
The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.
Sidewalk sinkhole swallows woman alive
A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia.
A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia.
2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana; largest since 1905
A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.
A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.
Fire breaks out on Ferris wheel; at least 23 hurt
A Ferris wheel fire in Germany left 23 people injured, including at least one person who fell from the moving ride.
A Ferris wheel fire in Germany left 23 people injured, including at least one person who fell from the moving ride.
Police arrest a man climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
Paris Olympics medal count: US has the most, but which country has the most golds?
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
Would-be VoePass passengers say they missed doomed Brazilian flight over booking mix-up
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.
The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.
Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
'He is a hero': Princeton's own Evan Gershkovich returns to US soil after nearly 500 days in Russian prison
Evan Gershkovich, a Princeton native and journalist, is back on US soil after he was detained by Russian authorities in March 2023. His former soccer coach and community speak out after his return.
Evan Gershkovich, a Princeton native and journalist, is back on US soil after he was detained by Russian authorities in March 2023. His former soccer coach and community speak out after his return.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
North Korean officials seek medicines for leader’s obesity-related health issues, South Korea says
South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes.
South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.