Navy SEALs tried to locate Lombard man taken by Afghan militants
In the days following the capture of an American contractor in Afghanistan earlier this year, Navy commandos raided a village and detained suspected members of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network while the U.S. intelligence community tried to track the cellphones of the man and his captors, The Associated Press has learned.
In the days following the capture of an American contractor in Afghanistan earlier this year, Navy commandos raided a village and detained suspected members of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network while the U.S. intelligence community tried to track the cellphones of the man and his captors, The Associated Press has learned.
Record-breaking Arctic ozone hole closed itself up, and it may have nothing to do with lockdowns
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
Irrfan Khan, star of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ dead at 53
Irrfan Khan, an Indian actor who appeared in the Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2008 as well as many other films in India, Britain and the U.S., died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital, according to reports. He was 53.
Irrfan Khan, an Indian actor who appeared in the Oscar-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2008 as well as many other films in India, Britain and the U.S., died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital, according to reports. He was 53.
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
3 million people have tested positive for coronavirus worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
Nearly 1 million people in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 1 million people in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19.
Wuhan says it has no coronavirus patients in hospitals: report
Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.
Health officials in Wuhan—the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic — said Sunday that the city’s hospitals are clear of any patients.
Spain lets children play outside after 44 days under strict lockdown
Children were let outside to play in Spain on Sunday after 44 days under strict lockdown because of coronavirus.
Children were let outside to play in Spain on Sunday after 44 days under strict lockdown because of coronavirus.
'No evidence' that recovered COVID-19 patients cannot be reinfected: W.H.O.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there was currently “no evidence” that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second coronavirus infection.
Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
Kim Jong Un is in 'vegetative state', Japanese media claims; China medical experts dispatched to North Korea
Kim Jong Un’s health appears could be more serious than initially believed, according to multiple reports.
Kim Jong Un’s health appears could be more serious than initially believed, according to multiple reports.
98-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, receives ovation from hospital staff
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
Premature baby with coronavirus, believed to be Scotland’s youngest COVID-19 patient, defeats virus
An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
More than 700,000 people have recovered from coronavirus globally, Johns Hopkins data shows
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
Coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, study finds
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
Jellyfish glides through clear waters of Venice canal
Andrea Mangoni captured mesmerizing video of a jellyfish calmly swimming through the clear waters of a Venice canal.
Andrea Mangoni captured mesmerizing video of a jellyfish calmly swimming through the clear waters of a Venice canal.
Coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
Nursing home resident cries after receiving pillow with late wife's photo on it
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
South Korea says no suspicious activity in North amid Kim health concerns
The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery
The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition after surgery
COVID-19 lockdown made it easy for these penguins to venture through an empty South African town
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.
A group of adorable penguins were captured taking a stroll through an empty neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, as people stayed home due to COVID-19 lockdown orders.