Weightlifting, boxing dropped from 2028 Olympics amid governing, doping concerns
Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been excluded from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been excluded from the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
Boris Johnson apologizes for attending Downing Street BYOB party during UK lockdown
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
US airlines say China has blocked several flights over COVID-19 restrictions
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
Norway's military reissuing used underwear to new recruits due to shortages
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea, South Korea says
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea.
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea.
Britain's largest ‘sea dragon’ unearthed at water reserve
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
Rock falls on boats in Brazil, killing 10
A rock wall fell on a group of boaters in Brazil Saturday, killing at least six people and hurting dozens more.
A rock wall fell on a group of boaters in Brazil Saturday, killing at least six people and hurting dozens more.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
Mexico charges 7 in ‘Fast and Furious’ weapons trafficking scandal
The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.
The December 2010 murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry exposed the bungled “Fast and Furious” investigation, in which agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives allowed criminals to buy guns with the intention of tracking the weapons.
Novak Djokovic hearing: Judge reinstates tennis star’s visa but saga not over
Novak Djokovic won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from COVID-19 vaccination rules was questioned.
Novak Djokovic won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from COVID-19 vaccination rules was questioned.
Watch Novak Djokovic's visa deportation hearing live from Australia
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel after pandemic break
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Novak Djokovic had COVID-19 last month, lawyers argue in vaccine dispute
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Sinead O'Connor's 17-year-old son Shane found dead
Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has been found dead in Ireland after his mother notified authorities that he had gone missing.
Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has been found dead in Ireland after his mother notified authorities that he had gone missing.
Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning Bahamian-American actor, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, has died at 94.
Sidney Poitier, a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, has died at 94.
Kazakhstan protests: Dozens of police, protesters killed during demonstrations
Authorities say security forces have killed dozens of protesters and 12 police have died during extraordinarily violent demonstrations in Kazakhstan. One police officer was found beheaded in escalating unrest that poses a growing challenge to authoritarian rule in the Central Asian nation.
Authorities say security forces have killed dozens of protesters and 12 police have died during extraordinarily violent demonstrations in Kazakhstan. One police officer was found beheaded in escalating unrest that poses a growing challenge to authoritarian rule in the Central Asian nation.
Things you may have missed in 2021: Scientific, medical advances and more
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Here’s a look at some of the non-COVID-19 scientific discoveries, health advances and other notable events that happened in 2021.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”