Lata Mangeshkar, beloved Indian singer, dies at 92
Lata Mangeshkar’s songs, always filled with emotion, were often sad and mostly dealt with unrequited love.
Lata Mangeshkar’s songs, always filled with emotion, were often sad and mostly dealt with unrequited love.
Boy rescued from Moroccan well after 4 days has died
The boy, 5, fell into a well 105-feet deep Tuesday evening. Dozens stood by, watching as officials worked to reach him in the deep, narrow hole.
The boy, 5, fell into a well 105-feet deep Tuesday evening. Dozens stood by, watching as officials worked to reach him in the deep, narrow hole.
Shaun White retiring, says Winter Olympic Games will be final competition
Snowboarder Shaun White plans to retire from the sport he put on the international map after the halfpipe medal round next week.
Snowboarder Shaun White plans to retire from the sport he put on the international map after the halfpipe medal round next week.
‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.
Jeff Bezos to dismantle Dutch bridge for $450 million yacht
The Koningshaven Bridge was built in 1878 and repaired after bombing in World War II
The Koningshaven Bridge was built in 1878 and repaired after bombing in World War II
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel starts tenure as US Ambassador to Japan with tribute to Chicago
The ambassador wrote on Twitter, "For a musician, what better gift from the Second City?"
The ambassador wrote on Twitter, "For a musician, what better gift from the Second City?"
Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
Group calls for resources, housing for Afghan refugees arriving in Chicago this February
A group of Afghan refugees will be arriving in Chicago over the next few weeks and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says they need our help.
A group of Afghan refugees will be arriving in Chicago over the next few weeks and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says they need our help.
Biden calls for release of suburban native Mark Frerichs, taken hostage in Afghanistan 2 years ago
He is believed to be in the custody of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
He is believed to be in the custody of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.
Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Ukrainian rebel region residents encouraged to join Russian army, lawmaker says
A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine to join the Russian army.
A Russian lawmaker is encouraging residents of the rebel-controlled areas of Ukraine to join the Russian army.
Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe soon as Ukraine turmoil intensifies
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
'Lunar Cruiser': Toyota developing vehicle for the moon
Toyota says it's working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and eventually live on Mars
Toyota says it's working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and eventually live on Mars
Authorities in Colombia seize nearly 20,000 coconuts filled with ‘liquid cocaine’
Investigators determined that the naturally occurring fluid inside the coconuts was meticulously removed and replaced with “liquid cocaine.” Dissolved cocaine formulas have been documented in previous seizures, as traffickers attempt to avoid traditional drug detection.
Investigators determined that the naturally occurring fluid inside the coconuts was meticulously removed and replaced with “liquid cocaine.” Dissolved cocaine formulas have been documented in previous seizures, as traffickers attempt to avoid traditional drug detection.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Antisemitism rises during pandemic
Commemorations are taking place amid a rise of antisemitism that gained traction during lockdowns as the pandemic exacerbated hatred online.
Commemorations are taking place amid a rise of antisemitism that gained traction during lockdowns as the pandemic exacerbated hatred online.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Murals for Mamba: Kobe Bryant’s legacy honored through art
There are multiple locations worldwide embellished in purple and gold as numerous artists have expressed their admiration for Kobe Bryant by painting ravishing murals in his honor.
There are multiple locations worldwide embellished in purple and gold as numerous artists have expressed their admiration for Kobe Bryant by painting ravishing murals in his honor.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.