China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
Denmark's Little Mermaid statue vandalized with 'racist fish' graffiti
The famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s biggest tourist draws, has been vandalized with the text “racist fish.”
The famed statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, one of Copenhagen’s biggest tourist draws, has been vandalized with the text “racist fish.”
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Royal Caribbean announces cancelation of cruises through mid-September
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
Russia voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036
A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities.
A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities.
Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
Is it safe to go on vacation?
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Chicago elaborates on the dangers of traveling across the country as COVID-19 resurges in some areas.
Dr. Chris Colbert from the University of Chicago elaborates on the dangers of traveling across the country as COVID-19 resurges in some areas.
Another round of Saharan dust reaches the U.S. after 1st huge plume dissipates
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Another plume of dusty air reached the United States Tuesday, again bringing dust particles to sections of the Southern United States.
Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found in more Chinese pigs, scientists say
Chinese researchers have reportedly identified a new strain of the swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic.
Chinese researchers have reportedly identified a new strain of the swine flu that has the potential to become a pandemic.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
'The worst is yet to come': Coronavirus pandemic 'not even close to being over,' WHO official warns
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani, asks Interpol to help
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Man extradited from Poland to Lake Forest to face 25-year-old reckless homicide charge
A 66-year-old man has been extradited from Poland to face a reckless homicide charge from a fatal crash that happened almost 25 years ago in Lake Forest.
A 66-year-old man has been extradited from Poland to face a reckless homicide charge from a fatal crash that happened almost 25 years ago in Lake Forest.
Worldwide coronavirus deaths top 500,000, with 10 million confirmed cases
On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.
On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.
Denture-stealing dog becomes 'acci-dental' internet sensation
A pup was found stealing his grandma's dentures in a hilarious video.
A pup was found stealing his grandma's dentures in a hilarious video.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases hit 10 million; Pence skips campaign rallies
Worldwide confirmed coronavirus infections hit the 10 million mark Sunday as voters in Poland and France went to the polls for virus-delayed elections.
Worldwide confirmed coronavirus infections hit the 10 million mark Sunday as voters in Poland and France went to the polls for virus-delayed elections.
Formula One boss claims 'Black people are more racist' than white people
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says that "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than white people." Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1, calls that "ignorant and uneducated."
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says that "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than white people." Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1, calls that "ignorant and uneducated."