6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
Powerful 7.7 earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.
China reports 25 more Coronavirus deaths as U.S. prepares evacuation
China on Tuesday reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease, raising the total to at least 106, as the U.S. government prepared to fly Americans out of the city at the center of the outbreak.
Virginia health officials investigating three potential cases of coronavirus
The Virginia Department of Health says it is investigating three people, including one in northern Virginia, who “meet both clinical and epidemiologic criteria” for coronavirus.
Prince William appointed to new royal position by queen amid Megxit
Prince William has been appointed to a new royal position by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Kensington Palace announced on Saturday.
Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus
China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
China reports over 1,280 coronavirus cases, death toll at 41
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
Shanghai Disneyland, part of Great Wall of China temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
3-year-old boy becomes youngest member of Mensa high IQ society
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.
3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
21 students from Chinese province at center of virus outbreak in Fairfax County for school, cultural exchange
Twenty-one students and five chaperones from the province at the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China arrived in the D.C. region two days ago to take part in a school exchange program with Longfellow Middle School in Falls Church, Virginia.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
3 Americans killed in plane crash while battling Australia wildfires
Three Americans were killed in a plane crash while they were helping to battle the wildfires raging in Australia, officials confirmed.
China closes off large city to stop spread of deadly virus
China closed off a city of more than 11 million people Thursday, halting transportation and warning against public gatherings, to try to stop the spread of a deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds and spread to other cities and countries in the Lunar New Year travel rush.
Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 17, prompting fears of wider spread
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
Outbreak from new virus rises to 440 in China, with 9 dead
China said Wednesday that the number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 and the death toll has risen to 9.