Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed

Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality

Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

Arizona woman indicted for role in alleged North Korea scheme: DOJ

An Arizonan has been accused by Federal officials of defrauding various U.S. companies as part of an alleged North Korean scheme to put IT workers posing as U.S. citizens and residents in remote job positions.

Slovakia’s populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times while greeting supporters at an event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe weeks before an election.

Oakland senior accepted to 120 colleges after immigrating from Uganda

A high-school senior in Oakland was accepted into 120 colleges around the country. He's only been in the U.S. for five years after immigrating from Uganda.

Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers

Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.

Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar

An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years. 

‘So I raped you’ suspect detained in France after 3-year search

A man accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sent her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you," was captured in France.

Double shooting in Phoenix; migrant bus crash in Florida l Morning News Brief

Police are looking for a suspect after a shooting in Phoenix left two people hurt; a bus carrying migrant workers collided with a pickup truck in Florida, killing eight people and injuring dozens; and more.

Hong Kong Bun Festival: Watch the bun-scrambling competition live

The event, also known as the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, has been celebrated for more than 100 years. Here’s how to watch.

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

A massive billboard collapsed in India, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 70 others who were at a gas station below.

British boxer dies after collapsing during pro debut

British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing during his professional debut on Sunday.

8 killed in mass shooting near resort area in Mexico

Eight people were killed in a mass shooting that happened near a resort area south of Mexico City, according to officials.

Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US

An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."