Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican

Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal

Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.

More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China

China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, first pontiff to resign in 600 years, dead at 95
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95.

Artificial Intelligence changing the future of fashion
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Artificial Intelligence is now helping designers create the clothing of the future. Here's a look at the special software that could be behind your next outfit.

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.