Comedian raises money to send bullied boy to Disney after heartbreaking video goes viral

People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.

Intel officials say Russia boosting Trump candidacy

Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in this year’s election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected. Three officials who requested anonymity said House lawmakers were briefed last week about Russia.

US: Taliban's 'reduction of violence' deal to start tonight

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the peace agreement will also lead to an eventual permanent cease-fire.

New threats emerge in coronavirus outbreak while China voices optimism

Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.

Hundreds of passengers begin leaving after cruise ship’s coronavirus quarantine ends

Hundreds of passengers are leaving today, and Japanese officials will spend the next three days conducting the disembarkation of about 2,000 others. The U.S. evacuated more than 300 people over the weekend.

Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000

The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.

Valley couple onboard Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined, again, following flight back to U.S.

A Scottsdale couple may be back in the U.S. from a cruise trip in Asia that was affected by the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, but they, along with other American passengers on the ship, will have to spend two more weeks of quarantine at a military base.

77-year-old man uses boxing skills to fight off robber

A robber grabbed and shoved a senior citizen at an ATM. But the victim wasn't going to give up his valuables.

Patient plays violin during brain tumor removal

An orchestra violinist played her instrument during an operation to remove a brain tumor at King’s College Hospital in London on Jan. 31, ensuring the musician’s hand movement and coordination were not accidentally damaged by surgeons.

California set to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans

On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.

Coronavirus outbreak prompts restriction of participation in 2020 Tokyo Marathon

Registered runners who still want to participate in the 2021 race will need to pay entry fees. Donations received for the 2020 race would not be refunded, the organization noted.

Elton John, sick with pneumonia, cuts Auckland, New Zealand show short

An emotional Elton John had to cut short a performance in New Zealand on Sunday after he lost his voice due to walking pneumonia and had to be assisted off stage.

Wales bears the brunt as Storm Dennis slams Britain

Storm Dennis hammered Britain Sunday, bringing a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours to parts of South Wales, which bore the brunt of the country's second severe storm inside a week.