Biden in UN address: Peace still possible, US must not retreat from the world
President Joe Biden on Tuesday is giving his farewell address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York as conflicts rage around the world.
Ex-CIA officer sentenced to 30 years for drugging, sexually assaulting women across multiple countries
A veteran Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer who used his position to drug and sexually assault more than two dozen women while posted around the world was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on Wednesday.
Researchers discover nearly 200-year-old message in a bottle: 'Absolutely magic moment'
A message rolled up inside a flask and left at an ancient archaeological site nearly 200 years ago was discovered by a group of volunteers surveying the area in northern France.
La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here's what that means for US
The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.
Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo
Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.
Titan sub malfunctioned just prior to Titanic dive, scientific director says
The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive.
Explosive devices strike Lebanon again amid deadly pagers attack: Key details
At least 20 people were killed and another 450 were wounded, the Health Ministry said, in this apparent second attack.
Travelers will need 'permission' and a fee to visit the UK
Tourists will now have to fork over a fee if they're not British or Irish citizens under the British government's new travel requirements.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Watch: Titan sub's final moments revealed in investigators' video
The newly released video of the Titan submersible wreckage comes as testimony continues in a hearing on the tragic incident in 2023.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Ballerina Michaela DePrince died coincidentally a day before her mother, family shares
Elaine DePrince died a day after her daughter Michaela passed away. "Grieving two family members who died within a 24 hour period is tragic and devastating," a family spokesperson wrote on social media.
Exploding pagers kill at least 9 in suspected Israeli attack on Hezbollah
A series of explosions from handheld pagers injured over 2,700 people, including Iran's ambassador, in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon.
Titan submersible Coast Guard hearings begin this week
For the next two weeks, the Coast Guard will be question witnesses about what went wrong with the Titan sub, which imploded and killed five people last summer in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
Elon Musk could become world's first trillionaire by 2027
Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire within the next couple of years, according to a new report.
Australia aquarium hosts adorable gender-reveal party for penguin chick
Sea Life Melbourne in Australia hosted a playful gender-reveal party for Pesto, a popular king penguin chick.
Olympic runner who died after boyfriend’s attack may get special honor in Paris
The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner who died earlier this month after authorities said her boyfriend set her on fire.
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Ancient Roman treasure trove of 27 rare silver coins unearthed likely by heavy rains on Sicilian island
The coins, minted between 94 and 74 BC, have now been cleaned and cataloged. Archaeologists believe they were likely hidden during a pirate attack, a common occurrence along the Sicilian coast at the time.
China halts foreign adoptions of its children, leaving families in limbo
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.