Nobel prize for economics awarded to 3 in US for societal research
The 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday was awarded to three U.S-based economists for work on so-called “natural experiments.”
The 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday was awarded to three U.S-based economists for work on so-called “natural experiments.”
11-year-old with Rapunzel syndrome has over 6 pounds of hair removed from stomach
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
Afghanistan mosque explosion: IS bomber kills 46, challenging Taliban
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck at a mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 46 people and wounding dozens.
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck at a mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 46 people and wounding dozens.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov in their fight for freedom of expression.
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov in their fight for freedom of expression.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Facebook blames global outage on error during routine maintenance
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
Russian film crew to make 1st movie in space aboard ISS
A Russian actor and a film director have rocketed into space to make the world’s first movie in orbit.
A Russian actor and a film director have rocketed into space to make the world’s first movie in orbit.
PAY IT FORWARD: Maryland resident helps those in DMV who fled Afghanistan
Images of thousands of Afghans fleeing the now Taliban-controlled Afghanistan were hard to watch and captured headlines for weeks. Now, as those same refugees are being resettled to our area, many are starting their new life in America with nothing.
Images of thousands of Afghans fleeing the now Taliban-controlled Afghanistan were hard to watch and captured headlines for weeks. Now, as those same refugees are being resettled to our area, many are starting their new life in America with nothing.
Man reported missing joins search party seeking him
The man joined a search party for a missing person not realizing the individual being pursued was him.
The man joined a search party for a missing person not realizing the individual being pursued was him.
Journalists uncover 'Pandora' box of financial records of world leaders, elite
The report released Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists involved 600 journalists from 150 media outlets in 117 countries.
The report released Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists involved 600 journalists from 150 media outlets in 117 countries.
Plane crashes into Italian building; 8 passengers killed
A small private plane has crashed into a vacant office building in a Milan suburb leaving eight people dead, according to Italian media.
A small private plane has crashed into a vacant office building in a Milan suburb leaving eight people dead, according to Italian media.
England teenager charged, fined after staging motorcycle accident
First responders secured the teen to a stretcher and took him to the hospital after he told medics he could not feel his legs or the right side of his body.
First responders secured the teen to a stretcher and took him to the hospital after he told medics he could not feel his legs or the right side of his body.
Kabul mosque explosion kills 5 civilians, Taliban says
An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when a memorial service was being held for the mother of chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when a memorial service was being held for the mother of chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Fate of baby handed to Marines at Kabul airport revealed
The baby is now living safely with family in Arizona.
The baby is now living safely with family in Arizona.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Middle East's 1st World Fair opens after pandemic delay
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
Expo 2020 Dubai, the Middle East’s first World Fair, finally opened on Friday following a year-long pandemic delay.
53,000 Afghan evacuees remain housed at 8 US military bases with more to arrive
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
According to Gen. Glen D. Vanherck, the total capacity across eight U.S. military installations in America is 64,000.
Former Nazi camp secretary, 96, caught after fleeing German trial
A 96-year-old former secretary for the Stutthof concentration camp SS commander has been caught after skipping her German trial on Thursday.
A 96-year-old former secretary for the Stutthof concentration camp SS commander has been caught after skipping her German trial on Thursday.
Artist makes off with pile of cash intended to be art
An artist who was given a pile of money by a museum with which to create a piece of artwork, submitted two empty canvases — titled “Take the Money and Run.”
An artist who was given a pile of money by a museum with which to create a piece of artwork, submitted two empty canvases — titled “Take the Money and Run.”