China reports over 1,280 coronavirus cases, death toll at 41
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
Chicago families worry about relatives in China amid coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has Chicago families with loved ones in China worried about their relatives.
The coronavirus outbreak has Chicago families with loved ones in China worried about their relatives.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
UK bridge shrouded in 'stunning' blanket of fog
A tactical flight officer snapped magical photos of the Severn Bridge in England enveloped in low-hanging fog, with motorists literally driving above the clouds.
A tactical flight officer snapped magical photos of the Severn Bridge in England enveloped in low-hanging fog, with motorists literally driving above the clouds.
3-year-old boy becomes youngest member of Mensa high IQ society
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.
3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.
Brandywine SPCA rescues 30 dogs airlifted from earthquake-rattled Puerto Rico
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is working to help animals affected by an onslaught of seismic activity in Puerto Rico.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is working to help animals affected by an onslaught of seismic activity in Puerto Rico.
Doomsday Clock moves to 100 seconds to midnight -- closest point to nuclear annihilation since Cold War
The Doomsday Clock moved to 100 seconds to midnight – the closest symbolic point from an “apocalypse” since 1953.
The Doomsday Clock moved to 100 seconds to midnight – the closest symbolic point from an “apocalypse” since 1953.
US Treasury chief says Greta Thunberg can criticize after she ‘studies economics’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the 17-year-old is in no position to give economic advice until she gets an economics degree.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the 17-year-old is in no position to give economic advice until she gets an economics degree.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
O'Hare starts screening passengers from China for coronavirus
Travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Wuhan, China started being screened Wednesday for the respiratory coronavirus.
Travelers arriving at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport from Wuhan, China started being screened Wednesday for the respiratory coronavirus.
Anne Robson, believed to be UK's oldest living WWII female veteran, dies at 108
Anne Robson served in the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, according to the Women's Royal Army Corps Association.
Anne Robson served in the women’s branch of the British Army during the war, according to the Women's Royal Army Corps Association.
Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 17, prompting fears of wider spread
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
'Naughty boy': Monty Python star Terry Jones dies at 77
Jones helped form Monty Python's Flying Circus, whose anarchic humor helped revolutionize British comedy.
Jones helped form Monty Python's Flying Circus, whose anarchic humor helped revolutionize British comedy.
Trump lauds US economy at Davos forum, slams impeachment
President Donald Trump is leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland with bullish talk on the American economy and lashing out at his Senate impeachment trial back in Washington.
President Donald Trump is leaving the World Economic Forum in Switzerland with bullish talk on the American economy and lashing out at his Senate impeachment trial back in Washington.
Iranian lawmaker announces a $3 million cash reward for 'whoever kills Trump'
“On behalf of the people of Kerman province, we will pay a $3 million reward in cash to whoever kills Trump,” Ahmad Hamzeh was quoted as saying.
“On behalf of the people of Kerman province, we will pay a $3 million reward in cash to whoever kills Trump,” Ahmad Hamzeh was quoted as saying.
Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.