Chinese spy balloons and the international history of aerial surveillance
The suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the U.S. may be astounding to most Americans, but experts say the use of similar aerial surveillance is far from unprecedented.
The suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the U.S. may be astounding to most Americans, but experts say the use of similar aerial surveillance is far from unprecedented.
Chinese balloon: Montana man describes 'surreal' experience capturing spectacle on camera
“I’m a little bit disturbed that the surveillance balloon — if that is, in fact, what it was — made it this far into our country and was hovering over my hometown” Chase Doak told LiveNOW from FOX.
“I’m a little bit disturbed that the surveillance balloon — if that is, in fact, what it was — made it this far into our country and was hovering over my hometown” Chase Doak told LiveNOW from FOX.
Bobi, 30-year-old dog in Portugal, breaks record for world's oldest dog ever
A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.
A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.
Man, caught at palace with crossbow, admits plan to kill Queen Elizabeth
In 2021, prosecutors say, the former supermarket worker scaled a wall with a rope ladder and entered the castle grounds, wearing a metal mask and carrying a loaded crossbow with the safety catch off.
In 2021, prosecutors say, the former supermarket worker scaled a wall with a rope ladder and entered the castle grounds, wearing a metal mask and carrying a loaded crossbow with the safety catch off.
Child abuser, ex-pop star Gary Glitter freed from UK prison
Former pop star Gary Glitter was released from prison in England on Friday after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s.
Former pop star Gary Glitter was released from prison in England on Friday after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s.
Watch: Fishermen cling to cooler after boat capsizes off Australian coast
The three men grabbed anything still floating when their boat started taking on water off the coast of Australia and held on for hours, officials said.
The three men grabbed anything still floating when their boat started taking on water off the coast of Australia and held on for hours, officials said.
Video: Tourist whacked with stick, heckled after illegally climbing Mayan pyramid
The incident happened over the weekend at the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — a popular tourist destination.
The incident happened over the weekend at the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — a popular tourist destination.
Blood-flavored popsicles help zoo animals beat Rio's heat
The flavors of ice given to the zoo's carnivores aren't found at your average summer hotspot: Chicken, minced meat and bovine blood. But 14-year-old lion Simba and the 3-year-old black jaguar Poty lap it up.
The flavors of ice given to the zoo's carnivores aren't found at your average summer hotspot: Chicken, minced meat and bovine blood. But 14-year-old lion Simba and the 3-year-old black jaguar Poty lap it up.
Australia to remove British royals from its bank notes
The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III.
Tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off truck in Australia found
The radioactive capsule the size of a pea fell off a truck last month. “They have quite literally found the needle in the haystack,” an Australian official said.
The radioactive capsule the size of a pea fell off a truck last month. “They have quite literally found the needle in the haystack,” an Australian official said.
Where in the world has it never snowed?
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
Coast Guard searches for man who possibly fell off cliff
27-year-old Edgar Garay of Indiana was last seen Sunday evening in Puerto Rico.
27-year-old Edgar Garay of Indiana was last seen Sunday evening in Puerto Rico.
California tourist fined after driving rental car across historic Italian bridge
The tourist was fined nearly $542 U.S. dollars for the offense.
The tourist was fined nearly $542 U.S. dollars for the offense.
COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Australia mining company apologizes for losing highly radioactive capsule
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.
Teenager playing hide-and-seek found days later inside shipping container in another country
A 15-year-old boy accidentally locked himself inside a shipping container while playing hide-and-seek. He was found six days later in another country.
A 15-year-old boy accidentally locked himself inside a shipping container while playing hide-and-seek. He was found six days later in another country.
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
Fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
Fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
London worker dead after being crushed by urinal
The urinals remain underground during the day and rise to street level at night to reduce public urination.
The urinals remain underground during the day and rise to street level at night to reduce public urination.
New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
Indian Air Force fighters jets crash in mid-air, killing pilot
Two other Indian Air Forces pilots were injured in the crash.
Two other Indian Air Forces pilots were injured in the crash.