World Cup Day 1: Host Qatar loses its opening game
In 92 years of soccer’s biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game.
In 92 years of soccer’s biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game.
2022 World Cup quiz: Do you recognize countries competing in Qatar by their flags?
Do you recognize each nation competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by their flag? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Do you recognize each nation competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by their flag? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
What Brittney Griner may endure in Russian penal system
WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her 9-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. Here's a look at what life looks like at Russian penal colonies, and at Griner's prospects of being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange.
WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her 9-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. Here's a look at what life looks like at Russian penal colonies, and at Griner's prospects of being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange.
2 killed after plane crashes into firetruck upon takeoff in Peru
Luis Ponce La Jara, general commander of the fire department, said two firefighters were killed and one was injured when the truck they were in was struck by the plane.
Luis Ponce La Jara, general commander of the fire department, said two firefighters were killed and one was injured when the truck they were in was struck by the plane.
Lake Mead mysteries, Arizona snowplows, animal antics: This week's heartwarming, unusual headlines
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a chimpanzee reunited with her newborn baby, sonic booms in Florida and Lake Mead's mysteries to spice up your week.
Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about a chimpanzee reunited with her newborn baby, sonic booms in Florida and Lake Mead's mysteries to spice up your week.
World Cup fans 'will survive' without beer, FIFA head says
When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.
When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.
Traces of explosives found at Baltic Sea pipelines, Sweden says
Danish officials confirmed in October that there was extensive damage to the pipelines caused by "powerful explosions."
Danish officials confirmed in October that there was extensive damage to the pipelines caused by "powerful explosions."
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
Fossil of car-sized sea turtle, likely one of the largest ever, unearthed in Spain
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
FIFA World Cup: How to pronounce Qatar
One of the biggest questions going into this year's World Cup is how to pronounce the host country's name. We talked to native Arabic speakers about the proper way to pronounce Qatar in English.
One of the biggest questions going into this year's World Cup is how to pronounce the host country's name. We talked to native Arabic speakers about the proper way to pronounce Qatar in English.
North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
German man finds $4.7 million check for Haribo, gets gummy bears as a reward
The 38-year-old man called the package of sweets a "cheap" reward.
The 38-year-old man called the package of sweets a "cheap" reward.
2022 FIFA World Cup: What stadiums in Qatar will host the games?
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup quickly approaching, there are several stadiums that will be used throughout the tournament in the country of Qatar. Here's a look at where the games will be played.
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup quickly approaching, there are several stadiums that will be used throughout the tournament in the country of Qatar. Here's a look at where the games will be played.
2024 Paris Olympics mascots fuel criticism for actually being made in China
Only about 8% of the mascot will be made in France.
Only about 8% of the mascot will be made in France.
WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
World Cup 2022: Conservative Qatar prepares for world's biggest party
Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.
Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.
Hilarious video proves reporter's point about why elephants need our protection
Kenyan reporter Alvin Kaunda had an important message for viewers about human impacts on the environment. A nearby baby elephant had other concerns.
Kenyan reporter Alvin Kaunda had an important message for viewers about human impacts on the environment. A nearby baby elephant had other concerns.
Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.