New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
Coronavirus infections surge in Italy, South Korea as virus kills at least 8 in Iran
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea leaped upward on Sunday, spurring authorities to take new steps in an effort to fight a soaring viral outbreak now blamed for at least eight deaths in Iran.
United Airlines raising checked-bag fees beginning in March
The increased fee policy will take effect for travel beginning March 6.
The increased fee policy will take effect for travel beginning March 6.
COVID-19 infections climb in South Korea as world fights coronavirus
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
South Korea has reported 433 cases and its third death from the virus.
Royal rumble: Meghan and Harry push back against the Queen (again)
Standing up to the Queen!
Standing up to the Queen!
Comedian raises money to send bullied boy to Disney after heartbreaking video goes viral
People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.
People around the world are rallying behind a 9-year-old boy in Australia after heartbreaking video of him went viral, showing him despondent and saying he wanted to die because of relentless bullying.
Watch: Boy tells mom 'I want to die' after continued bullying at school
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
A mother in Australia posted a heartbreaking video on Facebook of her son as he told her he wanted to die because of the bullying he endures at school.
Japan: 2 former cruise ship passengers with COVID-19 virus die
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
The viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 75,000 people globally.
Police: 8 killed in shootings in German city, suspect dead
The attack reportedly took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the German city of Hanau.
The attack reportedly took place in a hookah lounge in the center of the German city of Hanau.
Health officials warn public of scam products claiming they can prevent, treat coronavirus
Public health officials on Wednesday were warning the public to be aware of scam products making false claims that they can prevent or treat novel coronavirus.
Public health officials on Wednesday were warning the public to be aware of scam products making false claims that they can prevent or treat novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000
The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.
The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.
California set to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
On Thursday, California's Legislature is expected to approve a resolution offering an apology to Ouchida and other internment victims for the state's role in aiding the U.S. government's policy and condemning actions that helped fan anti-Japanese discrimination.
New Coronavirus cases fall; officials say China bought the world time
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bought the world time" and that other nations must make the most of it.
China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases Saturday while the head of the World Health Organization praised the country's efforts to contain the new disease, saying they have "bought the world time" and that other nations must make the most of it.
France reports Europe’s first coronavirus death
An 80-year-old man in France has become the first person in Europe to die from the coronavirus.
An 80-year-old man in France has become the first person in Europe to die from the coronavirus.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
Iraqis wake up to snow for first time in over a decade
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
Thailand mourns victims of country’s deadliest mass shooting
As mourning began for the victims of Thailand’s worst mass shooting, the country counted its losses: a mother shot dead at the wheel of her car as her son sat beside her, a 13-year-old student gunned down as he was riding his motorbike home and more than two dozen other people.
As mourning began for the victims of Thailand’s worst mass shooting, the country counted its losses: a mother shot dead at the wheel of her car as her son sat beside her, a 13-year-old student gunned down as he was riding his motorbike home and more than two dozen other people.
US: 2 soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan 'insider attack'
The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.
The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.
Coronavirus death toll rises to 722, including one American
The rate of increase in new cases of the virus in China rose again after a brief respite, as the death toll rose to 722 on the mainland and countries around the world enforced stricter measures to contain its spread.
The rate of increase in new cases of the virus in China rose again after a brief respite, as the death toll rose to 722 on the mainland and countries around the world enforced stricter measures to contain its spread.
Antarctica appears to have broken a heat record
The temperature in northern Antarctica hit nearly 65 degrees (18.3 degrees Celsius), a likely heat record on the continent best known for snow, ice and penguins.
The temperature in northern Antarctica hit nearly 65 degrees (18.3 degrees Celsius), a likely heat record on the continent best known for snow, ice and penguins.