US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks

The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.

Increase in harassment against Muslim, Jewish Americans reported since Hamas attacks

Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Washington renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including “those of its coast guard — anywhere in the South China Sea."

Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.

Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Cabo San Lucas as a Category 1

The once Category 4 hurricane weakened substantially before landfall which helped spare communities around Cabo San Lucas from more extensive damage.

Terrorist attack in Uganda safari claims lives of honeymooning couple, guide

The victims, identified as a Briton, a South African, and their Ugandan guide, fell victim to what authorities have termed a "cowardly" attack.

EasyJet flight is canceled after someone fouls up the place amid delays

Passengers to London apparently experienced a day of travel that went from bad to worse after someone defecated on the bathroom floor — which resulted in the cancellation of the entire flight.

Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes

The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.

5,000-year-old wine found in queen’s tomb has clue about ancient Egyptian rulers

An archaeological team in Egypt found hundreds of wine jars in a queen’s tomb, among other goods, that offer new clues that challenge the way we know the ancient kingdom’s history.