Near-Earth asteroid samples found to contain RNA compound, vitamin B3
The study increases the evidence that the building blocks of life originated in space, according to its researchers.
The study increases the evidence that the building blocks of life originated in space, according to its researchers.
Calf born with unique smiley face marking finds forever home
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
250-foot ship owned by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's estate tips over at Edinburgh, Scotland dockyard
A research ship owned by the estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has tipped over at a dockyard in Scotland on Wednesday, leaving at least 25 injured.
A research ship owned by the estate of late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has tipped over at a dockyard in Scotland on Wednesday, leaving at least 25 injured.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
American children missing in Mexico: State Department 'aware of reports of 2 missing US citizens'
A 9-year-old American boy and his sister, 16, went missing in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The State Department said it was "aware of reports" of the two missing U.S. citizens.
A 9-year-old American boy and his sister, 16, went missing in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. The State Department said it was "aware of reports" of the two missing U.S. citizens.
Japan beats USA in WBC final; Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to end game
Team Japan captured its third World Baseball Classic title after beating USA in the final 3-2 Tuesday.
Team Japan captured its third World Baseball Classic title after beating USA in the final 3-2 Tuesday.
Uganda passes bill imposing up to 10-year prison sentence for same-sex relations
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
Prince William's children to participate in King's coronation; Prince Harry's kids yet to be invited
King Charles III's coronation will take place May 6.
King Charles III's coronation will take place May 6.
Watch: Millions of dead fish surface in Australian river
The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.
The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.
Ramadan 2023: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
World War II mine detonated off coast of Croatia
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
Cuban baseball player defects after team's loss to USA in World Baseball Classic
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.
Top Israeli minister says there’s ‘no such thing’ as Palestinian people
The Israeli minister's remarks are part of a reported history of offensive statements against the Palestinians. Last month, he called for a Palestinian town to be “erased" after radical Jewish settlers rampaged through the area in response to a shooting.
The Israeli minister's remarks are part of a reported history of offensive statements against the Palestinians. Last month, he called for a Palestinian town to be “erased" after radical Jewish settlers rampaged through the area in response to a shooting.
UN climate report warns world is on 'thin ice'
“Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.”
“Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.”
Putin sticks to protocol during visit from China's Xi Jinping
Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.
Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.
US aid worker, French journalist abducted nearly 2 years ago freed in West Africa
Authorities say an American aid worker and a French journalist held by Islamic extremists have been freed in West Africa.
Authorities say an American aid worker and a French journalist held by Islamic extremists have been freed in West Africa.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Some 911 calls in Arizona border city are mistakenly going to Mexico
Police in San Luis say it’s caused by callers in the Arizona border city being close to cellphone towers in Mexico.
Police in San Luis say it’s caused by callers in the Arizona border city being close to cellphone towers in Mexico.
Potential tequila shortage could impact your next margarita due to Mexico's extreme dryness
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 15, causes widespread damage
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.