Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.

Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England

After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.

25 years of Google: The most searched people, places and things of all time

Know what the most searched haircut of all time is? Or the most searched athlete? Google’s letting us know in celebration of their 25th birthday.

Protest for Gaza cease-fire leads to 49 arrests in Senate Office Building

More than 40 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the Hart Senate Office Building on Monday by U.S. Capitol Police officers. 

'El Chapo' Guzman's mother dead at 94

María Loera, the mother of notorious former drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán died at the age of 94 in Mexico

BTS members RM and V start military service in South Korea

The management agency of the popular K-pop band BTS says two of the group members, RM and V, have begun their mandatory military duties under South Korean law.

These 5 news stories topped Google search this year

Severe weather dominated what people were searching about most in the news cycle this year, but didn’t take the top two spots.

These world tours brought in the most money in 2023, according to Pollstar

You may be able to guess Taylor Swift and Beyoncé with their headline-dominating concert tours this year, but three others rounded out the top five highest-grossing world tours of 2023.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs visits U.S.-Mexico border at closed Lukeville port of entry

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs visited the crossing at Lukeville over the weekend. It's been closed for nearly a week to deal with a surge of migrants. The governor is demanding more help from the feds while she considers sending the Arizona National Guard.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.

Unexpected guest drops in on podcast, upstaging discussion

"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."

Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know

For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.