Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces furor over blackface and brownface incidents
Confessing a "massive blind spot" in his thinking, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved to contain a growing furor Thursday after a photo surfaced of him in brownface at a 2001 "Arabian Nights" costume party and two other similar incidents came to light.
Confessing a "massive blind spot" in his thinking, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved to contain a growing furor Thursday after a photo surfaced of him in brownface at a 2001 "Arabian Nights" costume party and two other similar incidents came to light.
'Looked like a different species': Rare polka-dotted zebra spotted at wildlife reserve in Kenya
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
Husband locks chocolate in fridge safe to keep wife from eating it: 'This is break-up material'
Never steal another man’s chocolate, even if you’re his wife.
Never steal another man’s chocolate, even if you’re his wife.
Justin Trudeau campaign hit with ‘brownface’ photo
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau's campaign for national elections was hit Wednesday by the publication of a yearbook photo showing him in brownface makeup at a costume party in 2001.
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau's campaign for national elections was hit Wednesday by the publication of a yearbook photo showing him in brownface makeup at a costume party in 2001.
Russian volcano eruption has caused rare purple sunsets all over the world
Volcanic eruptions can often be devastating to nearby regions, but a remote volcano in Russia is responsible for some beautiful sunsets, according to researchers.
Volcanic eruptions can often be devastating to nearby regions, but a remote volcano in Russia is responsible for some beautiful sunsets, according to researchers.
Elderly cruise passengers claim they were tricked into smuggling 20 pounds of cocaine
Nothing ruins a vacation like getting arrested for smuggling drugs.
Nothing ruins a vacation like getting arrested for smuggling drugs.
Drunk woman swallowed 6-inch spoon and forgot, report says
Doctors in China are making an example of a patient who allegedly got so drunk she swallowed a 6-inch spoon and forgot about it the next day.
Doctors in China are making an example of a patient who allegedly got so drunk she swallowed a 6-inch spoon and forgot about it the next day.
‘Angel dressed as a plumber’: Man fixes cancer patient’s boiler for free, helps thousands of others
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
A British plumber is being praised for his act of kindness toward a 91-year-old woman battling leukemia.
DOJ files civil suit against Edward Snowden over new memoir
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden for violating his non-disclosure agreements with the CIA and the NSA by writing a new book about his leaks.
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Tuesday against former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden for violating his non-disclosure agreements with the CIA and the NSA by writing a new book about his leaks.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
At least 44 bodies found buried in Mexico well
Authorities in Mexico have identified at least 44 bodies that were discovered among over 100 black bags that were found earlier this month buried in a well in the western part of the country.
Authorities in Mexico have identified at least 44 bodies that were discovered among over 100 black bags that were found earlier this month buried in a well in the western part of the country.
Bin Laden's son Hamza killed in counterterrorism operation, Trump says
President Trump has confirmed that Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind Usama bin Laden, has been killed.
President Trump has confirmed that Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind Usama bin Laden, has been killed.
Meghan Markle launches clothing line to help jobless British women
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a clothing line for a British charity that helps unemployed women find work.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a clothing line for a British charity that helps unemployed women find work.
95-year-old twins credit Guinness, 'no sex' to longevity
Identical twin sisters Lilian “Lil” Cox and Doris Hobday are Britain’s oldest twins, having turned 95 on July 20. The adorable pair are now sharing their secrets to longevity, which include some unusual steps.
Identical twin sisters Lilian “Lil” Cox and Doris Hobday are Britain’s oldest twins, having turned 95 on July 20. The adorable pair are now sharing their secrets to longevity, which include some unusual steps.
‘Human error’ during surgery results in girl losing thumb, having it replaced with her big toe
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
A 17-year-old Australian girl who dreamed of becoming a professional cricket player had those dreams dashed when a botched surgery resulted in her having her thumb replaced with her big toe.
Canada boy, 13, finds submerged car, helps police solve 27-year-old missing person's case
A boy who found a submerged car in a lake has helped Royal Canadian Mounted Police solve a 27-year-old missing person’s case.
A boy who found a submerged car in a lake has helped Royal Canadian Mounted Police solve a 27-year-old missing person’s case.
Argentina supermarket employees prank 'moron' who parked car in shopping cart section
Disgruntled employees at a supermarket in Argentina got their revenge over the weekend on a driver who parked in the wrong spot.
Disgruntled employees at a supermarket in Argentina got their revenge over the weekend on a driver who parked in the wrong spot.
Elephant runs amok, injures 18 in Sri Lanka Buddhist pageant
An elephant taking part in a Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka has run berserk, injuring at least 18 people.
An elephant taking part in a Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka has run berserk, injuring at least 18 people.
North Korea willing to restart nuclear negotiations with the US
North Korea said Monday it's willing to resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States in late September, but only if the U.S. comes to the negotiating table with satisfactory new proposals.
North Korea said Monday it's willing to resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States in late September, but only if the U.S. comes to the negotiating table with satisfactory new proposals.
Hurricane Dorian death toll rises to 44 in Bahamas
The government in the Bahamas says the death toll from Hurricane Dorian has risen by one to 44.
The government in the Bahamas says the death toll from Hurricane Dorian has risen by one to 44.