Mexican mayor assassinated in a reported beheading, days after taking office
The mayor of a violence-plagued state in southern Mexico was assassination in a reported beheading. He was killed less than a week after being sworn in.
Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.
Iran launches missiles at Israel; Netanyahu promises retaliation
Israel reported that Iran fired missiles toward its territory, prompting authorities to order Jerusalem residents to shelter in place
Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16
A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico; Newsom attends
Claudia Sheinbaum will take the oath of office Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president and there will be a powerhouse from California representing.
North Korea expands list of crimes punishable by death: report
North Korea is expanding its list of crimes punishable by death, according to reports.
Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike
Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.
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.
Oktoberfest 2024 kicks off, welcoming millions to Munich tradition
Oktoberfest officially kicked off this weekend in Munich, marking the 189th start of the world’s largest folk festival.
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.
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.
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.
Here's when you'll be able to hear Notre Dame Cathedral's bells again
The famed bells of Notre Dame Cathedral will ring again, more than five years after the medieval landmark was destroyed by a devastating fire.
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.
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.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event
With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.