At least 98 killed by oil tanker explosion in Sierra Leone
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
Cancun shooting: 2 killed in apparent drug ‘execution’ on beach, vacationers flee
The two individuals killed had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun earlier in the day, claiming it was now their territory.
The two individuals killed had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun earlier in the day, claiming it was now their territory.
Americans at Cancun LGBT+ event in hiding after men with long guns reportedly storm beach
A shooting between rival suspected drug gangs broke out on the beach of a resort in Cancun, Mexico where LGBT events and performances were being held all week.
A shooting between rival suspected drug gangs broke out on the beach of a resort in Cancun, Mexico where LGBT events and performances were being held all week.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Pritzker heads to Europe for international climate change conference
Although critics complain Springfield's passage of the "Climate and Equitable Jobs Act" will force big electric utility rate increases across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker plans to brag about the legislation while in Europe.
Although critics complain Springfield's passage of the "Climate and Equitable Jobs Act" will force big electric utility rate increases across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker plans to brag about the legislation while in Europe.
Heather Mack, convicted in 'suitcase murder' of mother, to return to Chicago
An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali and stuff the body into a suitcase was tightly escorted to the airport Tuesday for her deportation to the United States.
An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali and stuff the body into a suitcase was tightly escorted to the airport Tuesday for her deportation to the United States.
Takeaways from Day One of the COP26 Glasgow Summit
Elisabeth Moyer from the University of Chicago shares her perspective on the discussions being had at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.
Elisabeth Moyer from the University of Chicago shares her perspective on the discussions being had at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow.
Oak Park woman convicted in her mom's murder in Bali will return to Chicago area this week
Heather Mack, who murdered her mom with her boyfriend and hid the body while in vacation in Bali, says: “I really miss my mom and everything in Chicago will remind me of her. I think of her every day and deeply regret what happened.”
Heather Mack, who murdered her mom with her boyfriend and hid the body while in vacation in Bali, says: “I really miss my mom and everything in Chicago will remind me of her. I think of her every day and deeply regret what happened.”
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
COVID-19 delta variant can easily spread in homes despite vaccination status, study shows
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
The results showed that those who were vaccinated had a similar viral load of the delta variant as those who were unvaccinated.
Tokyo train attack: 17 hurt after man goes on stabbing spree
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
'Everybody forgot about us:' Afghan refugee hopes to reunite with sister in California
At the end of the summer, the world was focused on making sure Afghan refugees got safely out of their homeland to escape the Taliban. Now, two months later, Reza, his wife and three daughters feel like no one cares.
At the end of the summer, the world was focused on making sure Afghan refugees got safely out of their homeland to escape the Taliban. Now, two months later, Reza, his wife and three daughters feel like no one cares.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Drug ring mailed cocaine from Puerto Rico to NYC in children's lunchboxes
The feds say they have busted a ring that was mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York City inside of children's lunchboxes in a "sophisticated scheme."
The feds say they have busted a ring that was mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York City inside of children's lunchboxes in a "sophisticated scheme."
Chicago woman in Bali ‘suitcase murder’ freed from jail
An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali in 2014 walked free from prison Friday after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence and will be deported to the United States.
An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali in 2014 walked free from prison Friday after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence and will be deported to the United States.
Painters rescued from 26th floor of Thailand high-rise after woman opened window, cut support rope
A woman in Thailand is facing attempted murder charges after police said she opened the window of her high-rise building and cut the support rope of two painters because she was angry that she wasn't told they would be doing work. The men had to be rescued by residents on the 26th floor, who opened their window to save them.
A woman in Thailand is facing attempted murder charges after police said she opened the window of her high-rise building and cut the support rope of two painters because she was angry that she wasn't told they would be doing work. The men had to be rescued by residents on the 26th floor, who opened their window to save them.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Rare ‘flesh eating’ STD spreading in United Kingdom
According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.
According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.
VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit new record in 2020 despite lockdowns
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.
Greenhouse gas levels hit a new record high in 2020 and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade, the U.N. says.