US scientists say January 2020 was hottest January on record
Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, U.S. government forecasters said Thursday.
Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, U.S. government forecasters said Thursday.
Russians posing as Greta Thunberg prank Bernie Sanders
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, who have fooled many high-profile victims around the world, posted a recording of the phone call on YouTube on Thursday.
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, who have fooled many high-profile victims around the world, posted a recording of the phone call on YouTube on Thursday.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history, NOAA says
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
'Keep a smile on your face': 112-year-old in Japan officially named world's oldest man
Chitetsu Watanabe, from Niigata, Japan, was officially named the world’s oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old by Guinness World Records.
Chitetsu Watanabe, from Niigata, Japan, was officially named the world’s oldest living man at 112 years and 344 days old by Guinness World Records.
China sees 254 new coronavirus deaths, 15,152 new cases, after using new reporting method
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
Incredible 'angel in the sky' caught on camera thanks to weather phenomenon
Lee Howdle was out walking in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, central England last week when he noticed the spectacular misty shadow, according to news agency SWNS.
Lee Howdle was out walking in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, central England last week when he noticed the spectacular misty shadow, according to news agency SWNS.
Photo of mouse fight on London subway platform wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
The dramatic photo, called "Station Squabble," shows two mice fighting over a food crumb and won a major wildlife photography competition.
The dramatic photo, called "Station Squabble," shows two mice fighting over a food crumb and won a major wildlife photography competition.
Coronavirus: WHO officially names disease COVID-19, death toll exceeds 1,110
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
Iraqis wake up to snow for first time in over a decade
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
'Historic' Christian event brings together 140,000 youth
Thousands of Christians – including President Jair Bolsonaro – gathered in three stadiums in Brazil Saturday to turn to Jesus and send out missionaries to the world.
Thousands of Christians – including President Jair Bolsonaro – gathered in three stadiums in Brazil Saturday to turn to Jesus and send out missionaries to the world.
State sending employees to Mexico for cheaper prescription drugs
Ann Lovell is one of about 10 state workers participating in a year-old program to lower prescription drug costs by having public employees buy their medication in Mexico at a steep discount compared to U.S. prices.
Ann Lovell is one of about 10 state workers participating in a year-old program to lower prescription drug costs by having public employees buy their medication in Mexico at a steep discount compared to U.S. prices.
Coronavirus death toll climbs to 908 in China, 65 more cases on Japan cruise ship
China's mainland death toll rose to 908, while a total of 40,171 confirmed cases vastly exceeds the 8,098 sickened by SARS.
China's mainland death toll rose to 908, while a total of 40,171 confirmed cases vastly exceeds the 8,098 sickened by SARS.
First-hand look at how officials in China are trying to stop the coronavirus spread
We have a first-hand look at how authorities in the city of Wuhan in China have been trying to contain the deadly, fast-spreading coronavirus.
We have a first-hand look at how authorities in the city of Wuhan in China have been trying to contain the deadly, fast-spreading coronavirus.
Utah paying for state employees to travel to Mexico to refill prescriptions because it's cheaper
Utah is paying state employees to travel to Mexico to get their prescriptions, because even after you factor in the travel costs, it's far cheaper to do it this way.
Utah is paying state employees to travel to Mexico to get their prescriptions, because even after you factor in the travel costs, it's far cheaper to do it this way.
Army soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack identified, were part of special forces group
Two U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who were killed when American and Afghan troops were fired on during a mission in Afghanistan were identified by the Pentagon on Sunday.
Two U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who were killed when American and Afghan troops were fired on during a mission in Afghanistan were identified by the Pentagon on Sunday.
US: 2 soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan 'insider attack'
The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.
The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.
Student at Harper College in Palatine was not exposed to coronavirus, school now says
A student at Harper College in Palatine may have been exposed to coronavirus.
A student at Harper College in Palatine may have been exposed to coronavirus.