Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face

Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face

The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.

The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.

North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday. 

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday. 

Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't Russian attack
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Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't Russian attack

NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesday a missile strike in Polish farmland that killed two people did not appear to be an intentional attack.

NATO member Poland and the head of the military alliance both said Wednesday a missile strike in Polish farmland that killed two people did not appear to be an intentional attack.

Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't a Russian attack

Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn't a Russian attack

“Ukraine’s defense was launching their missiles in various directions and it is highly probable that one of these missiles unfortunately fell on Polish territory," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.

“Ukraine’s defense was launching their missiles in various directions and it is highly probable that one of these missiles unfortunately fell on Polish territory," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.

Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland was fired from Russia

Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland was fired from Russia

President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.

President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.

Poland says Russian-made missile fell on country, killing 2

Poland says Russian-made missile fell on country, killing 2

Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.

Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.

Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free

Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.

Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.

There are now 8 billion people on Earth, UN report says

There are now 8 billion people on Earth, UN report says

The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.

The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.

Romania senator visits Illinois, calls for continued support of Ukraine
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Romania senator visits Illinois, calls for continued support of Ukraine

It has been nearly nine months since Moscow?s invasion, and a senior senator from Romania says the war is winnable if Americans continue to stand with Ukraine.

It has been nearly nine months since Moscow?s invasion, and a senior senator from Romania says the war is winnable if Americans continue to stand with Ukraine.

Man who inspired 'The Terminal' dies at Paris airport

Man who inspired 'The Terminal' dies at Paris airport

The man, who became known as Sir Alfred, lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal."

The man, who became known as Sir Alfred, lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal."

Man's 3 a.m. warning saves lives before building collapses

Man's 3 a.m. warning saves lives before building collapses

"I am still shaking, because if this gentleman hadn’t come home at 3 a.m. and contacted us, we wouldn’t have had this reaction and ... there would have been deaths."

"I am still shaking, because if this gentleman hadn’t come home at 3 a.m. and contacted us, we wouldn’t have had this reaction and ... there would have been deaths."

COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says

COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says

Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.

Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.

Chicago activists construct 'Free Iran' message with thousands of flags
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Chicago activists construct 'Free Iran' message with thousands of flags

If you have flown into O'Hare off the lake over the past few days and had a window seat, you may have noticed a big message on the field off Montrose Harbor.

If you have flown into O'Hare off the lake over the past few days and had a window seat, you may have noticed a big message on the field off Montrose Harbor.