'Barbie' hits $1 billion in ticket sales, breaking record for female directors

In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion -- and “Barbie" is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, Greta Gerwig.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

'Monster hunters' wanted to join search in Scotland for Loch Ness monster

This search for the Loch Ness monster is being called the largest search for the mythical lake creature since the 1970s. Are you the person to join?

Photos: See Freddie Mercury's stage costumes and song drafts on display before auction

Items on display include Mercury's flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits.

White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow

In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.

2 US Navy sailors arrested for allegedly sharing military secrets with China: DOJ

The DOJ said 26-year-old Petty Officer Wenheng Zhao, who worked at the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme, allegedly received bribes for sending sensitive US military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. A second sailor based in San Diego was also arrested.

Andrew Tate released from house arrest while awaiting human trafficking, rape trial

Andrew Tate, who has been accused of peddling conspiracy theories online, has claimed that prosecutors have no evidence against him and that there is a political conspiracy to silence him.

Women’s World Cup: What’s next? | August 4, 2023

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is about to enter the knockout phase. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

The Eras Tour: Taylor Swift adds 15 additional shows in 2024

Taylor Swift's era isn't over just yet. The singer-songwriter announced 15 additional Eras Tour shows coming in the fall of 2024.

East Bay church group volunteers trapped in Niger after military coup

There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.

Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever

A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.