Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded
The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
Mexican official: Arrests made in killings of US citizens
Mexico's top security official says arrests have been made in last week's killings of nine U.S. women and children by suspected cartel gunmen in northern Mexico.
Mexico's top security official says arrests have been made in last week's killings of nine U.S. women and children by suspected cartel gunmen in northern Mexico.
This panda has some serious, and adorable, attachment issues
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
About 350 koalas feared dead in raging Australian wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
US held record number of migrant children in custody in 2019
The nearly 70,000 migrant children who were held in government custody this year - up 42 percent from 2018 - spent more time in shelters and away from their families than in prior years.
The nearly 70,000 migrant children who were held in government custody this year - up 42 percent from 2018 - spent more time in shelters and away from their families than in prior years.
Ducey, McSally talk safety for Arizonans following recent events in Mexico
The murders and the recent discovery of dozens of bodies in Mexico have some people worried to travel across the border. Now Governor Doug Ducey and Senator Martha McSally are weighing in on the issue.
The murders and the recent discovery of dozens of bodies in Mexico have some people worried to travel across the border. Now Governor Doug Ducey and Senator Martha McSally are weighing in on the issue.
Vacations to Rocky Point being canceled after news of more bodies discovered in graves nearby
The latest discovery of more bodies near Rocky Point is causing some tourists to feel uneasy about visiting the resort town.
The latest discovery of more bodies near Rocky Point is causing some tourists to feel uneasy about visiting the resort town.
Valley WWII veteran shares story of how he helped change the course of history
A 95-year-old veteran in Phoenix helped change the course of history 74 years ago when he was handpicked to deliver the message that the Germans had surrendered.
A 95-year-old veteran in Phoenix helped change the course of history 74 years ago when he was handpicked to deliver the message that the Germans had surrendered.
American submarine sunk with 80 aboard during WWII discovered off coast of Japan
The USS Grayback, a United States submarine that was sunk in 1944 in an enemy attack during World War II, was lost to the ocean floor for 75 years until its recent discovery off the coast of Okinawa, Japan by the Lost 52 Project.
The USS Grayback, a United States submarine that was sunk in 1944 in an enemy attack during World War II, was lost to the ocean floor for 75 years until its recent discovery off the coast of Okinawa, Japan by the Lost 52 Project.
After boost from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president.
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president.
Online video shows Hong Kong protester apparently shot by police
A Hong Kong protester was shot by police Monday in a dramatic scene caught on video as demonstrators blocked train lines and roads during the morning commute.
A Hong Kong protester was shot by police Monday in a dramatic scene caught on video as demonstrators blocked train lines and roads during the morning commute.
Mexican government inviting the FBI to join investigation into ambush that killed 9 people
The FBI has been invited to join the investigation into an ambush in Northern Mexico that killed nine U.S. nationals, including six children.
The FBI has been invited to join the investigation into an ambush in Northern Mexico that killed nine U.S. nationals, including six children.
Utah man helps mom, family flee Mexico after deadly ambush
A Utah man who helped get his mother and other family members safely out of northern Mexico after nine people were killed in an apparent ambush says they'll likely never return.
A Utah man who helped get his mother and other family members safely out of northern Mexico after nine people were killed in an apparent ambush says they'll likely never return.
Germany, allies mark 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
Germany marked the 30th anniversary Saturday of the opening of the Berlin Wall, a pivotal moment in the events that brought down Communism in eastern Europe.
Germany marked the 30th anniversary Saturday of the opening of the Berlin Wall, a pivotal moment in the events that brought down Communism in eastern Europe.
Infant twins killed by Mexican cartel buried with mother, siblings as all 9 slain Americans are laid to rest
The 8-month-old twins killed along with seven other Americans after drug cartel gunmen ambushed their convoy in northern Mexico were laid to rest Friday.
The 8-month-old twins killed along with seven other Americans after drug cartel gunmen ambushed their convoy in northern Mexico were laid to rest Friday.
Woman suffers heart attack because her son couldn't answer a math problem correctly
Media reports in Asia say a woman nearly lost her life because her son couldn't do a math problem correction after multiple tries.
Media reports in Asia say a woman nearly lost her life because her son couldn't do a math problem correction after multiple tries.
Car seats in Italy must have alarms so kids aren’t forgotten
Italy is requiring parents of young children to equip car seats with alarm devices so tots aren’t forgotten by absent-minded adults.
Italy is requiring parents of young children to equip car seats with alarm devices so tots aren’t forgotten by absent-minded adults.
Rockets hit Iraq air base with US troops; no word on casualties
A barrage of Katyusha rockets targeted an Iraqi air base that houses American troops south of the city of Mosul on Friday, two security officials said. There was no immediate word of casualties from the attack.
A barrage of Katyusha rockets targeted an Iraqi air base that houses American troops south of the city of Mosul on Friday, two security officials said. There was no immediate word of casualties from the attack.
Residents of Mexican town struggle with fear after massacre
After holding funerals for and burying some of the nine American women and children slain in a cartel ambush, residents of this town of about 300 are coming to grips with the fear the attacks inspired among the tightly knit community.
After holding funerals for and burying some of the nine American women and children slain in a cartel ambush, residents of this town of about 300 are coming to grips with the fear the attacks inspired among the tightly knit community.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.