Woman suffers heart attack because her son couldn't answer a math problem correctly
Media reports in Asia say a woman nearly lost her life because her son couldn't do a math problem correction after multiple tries.
Media reports in Asia say a woman nearly lost her life because her son couldn't do a math problem correction after multiple tries.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
'Crazed' Thai Smile passenger rips plane's emergency exit door open before takeoff
A spokesperson for Thai Smile Airways has apologized after a “crazed” passenger, who was reportedly drunk, ripped an emergency exit door open just moments before takeoff.
A spokesperson for Thai Smile Airways has apologized after a “crazed” passenger, who was reportedly drunk, ripped an emergency exit door open just moments before takeoff.
Commuters delighted by group of golden retrievers waiting in line on train platform
Commuters were given paws for thought when they spotted a dozen golden retrievers lining up on their own — to wait for a train.
Commuters were given paws for thought when they spotted a dozen golden retrievers lining up on their own — to wait for a train.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Mexican cartel massacre: Suspect arrested in border town not involved in slaying of Americans, officials say
Mexican officials say a suspect who was arrested in the border city of Agua Prieta with assault rifles was not involved in the killing of three American women and six children.
Mexican officials say a suspect who was arrested in the border city of Agua Prieta with assault rifles was not involved in the killing of three American women and six children.
Boy, 11, dies of rare cancer after family celebrates Christmas early
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
An 11-year-old British boy with a rare blood cancer whose family celebrated Christmas early out of fears he may not make it until the holiday has died, his parents said.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer’s drug that could treat early forms of the disease
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
American-made cheese named best in the world for the first time
An artisan cheese from Oregon was dubbed the world’s best at the 2019 World Cheese Awards, a first for an American-made cheese.
An artisan cheese from Oregon was dubbed the world’s best at the 2019 World Cheese Awards, a first for an American-made cheese.
Australian police find $210M worth of meth hidden inside Sriracha bottles
Police in Australia have arrested four men in connection with $210 million worth of methylamphetamine found hidden inside hundreds of bottles of Sriracha in a cargo container imported from the United States.
Police in Australia have arrested four men in connection with $210 million worth of methylamphetamine found hidden inside hundreds of bottles of Sriracha in a cargo container imported from the United States.
Hundreds of koalas feared dead in Australian wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg declines award, says climate movement doesn’t need ‘more prizes’
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
Report: 42 bodies found near Mexican resort town of Puerto Peñasco
Volunteer searchers say they've found 42 bodies in a shallow pit in the desert near the Mexican resort town of Puerto Peñasco.
Volunteer searchers say they've found 42 bodies in a shallow pit in the desert near the Mexican resort town of Puerto Peñasco.
Trump: US forces cornered ISIS leader in dead-end tunnel
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi , the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, was killed in a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi , the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, was killed in a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday.
President Trump describes ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as 'whimpering and crying' before dying in US operation: 'He died like a coward'
President Trump formally announced the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi after a successful U.S. military operation in northwest Syria Saturday night that took roughly two hours.
President Trump formally announced the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi after a successful U.S. military operation in northwest Syria Saturday night that took roughly two hours.
Pregnant woman claims couple refused to move from reserved seats on train: 'Don't be these people'
One frustrated traveler in the U.K. recently took to Twitter to call out an elderly couple who allegedly refused to move from seats assigned for the woman — who is 6 months pregnant — and her three children during a recent train trip.
One frustrated traveler in the U.K. recently took to Twitter to call out an elderly couple who allegedly refused to move from seats assigned for the woman — who is 6 months pregnant — and her three children during a recent train trip.
Traveler fakes pregnancy to avoid baggage fees, is caught seconds before boarding
A travel writer said she went to extreme lengths to avoid paying much-hated baggage fees on a low-cost Australian airline.
A travel writer said she went to extreme lengths to avoid paying much-hated baggage fees on a low-cost Australian airline.
Trump administration banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
The Trump administration is banning U.S. flights to all Cuban cities but Havana in the latest move to roll back the Obama-era easing of relations, two people briefed on the matter said Friday.
Baby defies doctors by waking up after 5-day coma, smiles at daddy
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.