More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
New year celebrations around the world, time zone by time zone
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
From Boise to Bhutan: Here are the top travel destinations of 2023
Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2023” features 30 destinations that are sorted by 5 of the best types of experiences you can have there: eating, journeys, connecting, learning and unwinding.
Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2023” features 30 destinations that are sorted by 5 of the best types of experiences you can have there: eating, journeys, connecting, learning and unwinding.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Mean Mother Nature: Top 5 extreme forces of nature in 2022
From the historic Mauna Loa volcano eruption to a deadly earthquake in Indonesia, 2022 saw some of the most extreme forces of nature.
From the historic Mauna Loa volcano eruption to a deadly earthquake in Indonesia, 2022 saw some of the most extreme forces of nature.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
College student solves ‘revolutionary’ 2,500-year-old language puzzle
While researching for his Ph.D. thesis, Rishi Rajpopat decoded a 2,500-year-old rule, which makes it possible to use “the father of linguistics” Pāṇini’s “language machine.”
While researching for his Ph.D. thesis, Rishi Rajpopat decoded a 2,500-year-old rule, which makes it possible to use “the father of linguistics” Pāṇini’s “language machine.”
Video: Chinese fighter jet flies dangerously close to US Air Force plane
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
Sports in 2022: A look at this year's top stories
As we get ready to ring in 2023, we're taking a look back at the top stories in the world of sports from this year.
As we get ready to ring in 2023, we're taking a look back at the top stories in the world of sports from this year.
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
Starbucks to change number of rewards 'stars' needed for free drinks in February
Starbucks is also changing what tiers certain food, drinks, and other products can get redeemed through.
Starbucks is also changing what tiers certain food, drinks, and other products can get redeemed through.
Pelé, legendary Brazilian soccer star, dies at 82
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winner of record 3 World Cups and standard-bearer for ‘the beautiful game,’ has died at 82.
World population projected to hit 7.9 billion on New Year’s Day
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
Lakefront neighborhood transforms into surreal frozen wonderland after blizzard's onslaught
The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.
The community of Crystal Beach, just across the water and border from Buffalo, found itself blasted by wind-blown spray off Lake Erie for hours as temperatures dipped into single digits, freezing all the water draped along the homes' lake-facing side.
French serial killer 'The Serpent' freed from Nepal prison
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Vivienne Westwood, influential British fashion designer, dies at 81
Vivienne Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion.
Vivienne Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion.
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19, officials say
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Viking burial site discovered in backyard in Norway
A Viking burial site was discovered in a backyard in Oslo, Norway, where archeologists were brought in to excavate a site in the city's Holmen neighborhood.
A Viking burial site was discovered in a backyard in Oslo, Norway, where archeologists were brought in to excavate a site in the city's Holmen neighborhood.
Man, 2 dogs rescued by U.S. Coast Guard as disabled sailboat wrecks against rocks
The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The trio was sailing about 45 miles west of Victoria, British Columbia in the Strait of Juan de Fuca Tuesday night when the boat lost power and grounded, smashing against the rocks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.