Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
NORAD Santa Tracker relaunches on Dec. 1: 'Santa planning going on'
Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.
Up until Christmas, families can look forward to Santa tracking updates from NORAD’s 67th annual ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ program.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who guided country's economic rise, dies at 96
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
Travel Deal Tuesday: Here’s where you can find deals on flights, cruises, more for your next getaway
Several travel sites have great bargains available now if you want to plan a holiday vacation or book a trip next year.
Several travel sites have great bargains available now if you want to plan a holiday vacation or book a trip next year.
Helping Ukraine: Medical professionals from Arizona set out to help war-torn country
As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, so does the need for help, and Arizonans are answering that call. Dr. Joshua Wallbrecht, an emergency room physician, is one of the volunteers traveling to Ukraine for the first time.
As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, so does the need for help, and Arizonans are answering that call. Dr. Joshua Wallbrecht, an emergency room physician, is one of the volunteers traveling to Ukraine for the first time.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Biden boosts US effort to stem sexual violence in war zones
The president has signed a presidential memorandum that will elevate the problem to the level of a possible serious human rights abuse that triggers sanctions and other actions against foreign perpetrators.
The president has signed a presidential memorandum that will elevate the problem to the level of a possible serious human rights abuse that triggers sanctions and other actions against foreign perpetrators.
Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
Brittney Griner: Russian diplomat says prisoner swap with US remains possible
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
Stowaways survive 11-day voyage to Canary Islands aboard tanker's rudder
Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.
Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.
Morning people tend to have higher verbal intelligence, study suggests
Despite previous research that has suggested evening types have superior verbal intelligence, a new study seems to indicate that the early bird really does get the worm.
Despite previous research that has suggested evening types have superior verbal intelligence, a new study seems to indicate that the early bird really does get the worm.
US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
Copper theft suspect causes electric substation explosion, Australian police say
Surveillance video captures the moment when a copper theft attempt went terribly wrong.
Surveillance video captures the moment when a copper theft attempt went terribly wrong.
'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
Authorities: 2 men from India drown in Lake of the Ozarks
Authorities said one man tried rescuing the other, but they both drowned.
Authorities said one man tried rescuing the other, but they both drowned.
World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination
The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.
The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.
Need a vacation? These were the most popular travel destinations in 2022
ForwardKeys, a travel data company, compared the number of passengers from 2019 to 2022 to find out which countries had the most tourism growth.
ForwardKeys, a travel data company, compared the number of passengers from 2019 to 2022 to find out which countries had the most tourism growth.
‘They were so shocked’: Georgia woman travels 5,000 miles to surprise parents for Thanksgiving
Lesley Hauler, who lives in the United Kingdom, flew to Atlanta to surprise her parents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The video captured the heartwarming reunion.
Lesley Hauler, who lives in the United Kingdom, flew to Atlanta to surprise her parents for the Thanksgiving holiday. The video captured the heartwarming reunion.
British feline, 27, becomes ‘world’s oldest living cat’
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.