Man airlifted from Mount Fuji rescued 2nd time after returning days later to grab his phone
A student was rescued while climbing Mount Fuji and attempted to return days later to retrieve his phone – and had to be airlifted a second time.
Spain, Portugal power outage: Blackout knocks out subway networks, cuts phone service
A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has knocked out subway networks, traffic signals and ATM machines.
When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
Virginia Giuffre, woman who accused Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died.
Remains of WWII Airman welcomed home, will be buried in San Jose
In 2019, Danish divers found the WWII-era wreckage and recovered his remains.
California becomes world's 4th-largest economic superpower
If the state of California was its own country, it would be the fourth-largest economic superpower, according to the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Teens invent refrigerator that doesn't need electricity; aim to help rural communities
The three students hope to build more refrigerators and send them to hospitals for testing.
Video captures Pope Francis' last public appearance at the Vatican on Easter Sunday
A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.
DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
Mexican band set to perform in South Bay has visas revoked
The members of the Mexican band due to perform in Morgan Hill at the end of April had their work and tourism visas revoked after a controversial performance in Mexico, according to the U.S. deputy Secretary of State.
American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
Trump stands firm on tariffs despite appeal from Italian Premier Meloni
President Donald Trump met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the White House Thursday, where the two discussed trade, tariffs, and transatlantic security—but Meloni left without winning any concessions on U.S. tariffs.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
Pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly shootout, reports say
Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.
Delta passengers spend night on tarmac after Atlanta-bound flights diverted
Almost 300 passengers spent the night onboard two international Delta flights that had to be diverted last week due to bad weather.
US pastor kidnapped in South Africa: What we know
Josh Sullivan, a pastor and missionary from Tennessee, was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa.
Watch: Waste worker 'lucky to be alive' after being run over on first day
The man suffered serious injuries, including to his leg after he was struck by a work vehicle.
Mexican drug lord finishes sentence for kidnapping, torture and murder of DEA agent
Ernesto “Don Neto" Fonesca was convicted of murdering a DEA agent in 1985 and was recently released.
Parachutist left dangling from stadium roof as pregame stunt goes wrong
A parachutist was helping deliver the match ball, but ended up delaying kickoff when his stunt went wrong.
Dominican Republic roof collapse: 27 dead, more than 160 injured at nightclub
At least 27 people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital early Tuesday when the roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said.