List: Most cost-effective capital cities in the world
Seoul, South Korea, topped the list as the most cost-effective capital city in the world.
Seoul, South Korea, topped the list as the most cost-effective capital city in the world.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
An Indian family froze to death at the US-Canada border, a journey that's becoming more common
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border.
Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
How freezing your hair in the Canadian Yukon can win you $2,000
The contest can commence when the temperature drops to at least -4 degrees F, as visitors taking a dip into the 108-degree F hot springs.
The contest can commence when the temperature drops to at least -4 degrees F, as visitors taking a dip into the 108-degree F hot springs.
Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise ship leaves dozens of passengers, crew sick: CDC
A Princess Cruises ship is completing a month-long journey from Asia on Sunday after dozens of passengers and crew fell ill with Norovirus.
A Princess Cruises ship is completing a month-long journey from Asia on Sunday after dozens of passengers and crew fell ill with Norovirus.
Watch: Teen rams officer with stolen car in high-speed chase
David Doyle, 17, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police constable Richard Keel during a high-speed chase in London on May 17.
David Doyle, 17, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police constable Richard Keel during a high-speed chase in London on May 17.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Scientists reconstruct face of 17th century ‘vampire’ buried with sickle across neck, padlock on foot
Archaeologists have reconstructed the face of a young woman who was buried in the 17th century with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe.
Archaeologists have reconstructed the face of a young woman who was buried in the 17th century with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe.
Tropical Storm Sara expected to dissipate over Mexico or Bay of Campeche
Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, but the National Hurricane Center says there's a chance it won't reach hurricane strength.
Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, but the National Hurricane Center says there's a chance it won't reach hurricane strength.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Sunken WWII US destroyer, known as ‘Dancing Mouse,’ discovered 80 years after battle with Japanese
The USS Edsall, an American warship that sunk during a battle with the Japanese in World War II, has been found more than 80 years after it was lost.
The USS Edsall, an American warship that sunk during a battle with the Japanese in World War II, has been found more than 80 years after it was lost.
FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.
In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.
Uluru dazzles visitors with lightning show as park enters hottest season
Visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory witnessed an electrifying lightning display as the region transitions into its hottest season, known as Mai wiyaringkupai/kuli.
Visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory witnessed an electrifying lightning display as the region transitions into its hottest season, known as Mai wiyaringkupai/kuli.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
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From the latest election results to what prompted a plane from Florida to divert to another Caribbean country, here's a look at some of our top stories.
From the latest election results to what prompted a plane from Florida to divert to another Caribbean country, here's a look at some of our top stories.



















