French serial killer 'The Serpent' freed from Nepal prison

Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."

US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.

Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says

Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.

Pelé's family gathers at hospital as cancer worsens

Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.

Ancient Greek coins intercepted at O'Hare Airport returned to Greece

The tiny coins may not look all that impressive, but they date back to the time before Christ. Some of them are 2,500 years old.

Ancient coins intercepted at O'Hare Airport returned to Greece
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The coins were likely stolen or looted from Greece years ago and only recently showed up in two separate packages coming into Chicago's O?Hare.

Biden welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington
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President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington Wednesday. This is Zelenskyy's first known visit outside of his country since the war began.

Ancient Greek coins intercepted in Chicago returned to Greece
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Over the past 15 years, more than 20,000 artifacts have been seized in the United States and repatriated back to countries worldwide. One of those exchanges happened right here in Chicago.

Taliban bans women from universities until further notice

Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.

Russia missile attack rocks Ukraine, hits power grid
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Professor William Muck discusses the economic impact of the war Russia is waging on Ukraine. Most recently, missiles launched by Russia has destroyed Ukraine's power grid leaving detrimental effects.

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.

Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing in U.S. custody, officials say

Pan Am flight 103, traveling from London to New York, exploded over Scotland in 1988, killing all 259 people aboard the plane and another 11 on the ground.

Journalist Grant Wahl honored at World Cup game

Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.