VIDEO: Engine fire forces LA-bound plane to divert back to Mexico

The engine of an LA-bound plane shot sparks mid-flight this week, forcing the plane to divert back to its origin airport in Guadalajara.

Nightclub bans staring without 'verbal consent' of other person

The nightclub posted on its website that it is considered "harassment" to stare at someone without their consent and that law enforcement may be called if patrons engage in that behavior.

2 Chicago men representing U.S. in World Dodgeball Championships this weekend
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Two Chicagoans will represent the United States at this weekend's World Dodgeball Championships. They're facing off against teams from more than 25 countries.

Woman cut off boyfriend's penis after he tried to rape 14-year-old daughter, reports say

“I brought a knife from the kitchen and chopped off his private parts to teach him a lesson,” the mother was quoted as saying. “I have no regrets for what I did.”

Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak

At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.

Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seized Kabul as woes mount

A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.

Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence

Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.

Fire at Cairo church kills 41, including 15 children

Egypt's health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities.

Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea

Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.

WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.