Pope Francis improving since hospitalization with infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and rested well overnight. The 86-year-old pope had part of one lung removed as a young man.
Father stabbed to death outside Canada Starbucks in front of toddler daughter
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
Australian man strikes gold, lands rare nugget worth $160K
“A large one like this is what all prospectors dream of," said Leanne Kamp of Lucky Strike Gold in Australia.
“A large one like this is what all prospectors dream of," said Leanne Kamp of Lucky Strike Gold in Australia.
Watch: 'Mind blowing' southern lights shine over Australia
"The whole sky is on fire," David Finlay says as he films the "mind-blowing" display.
"The whole sky is on fire," David Finlay says as he films the "mind-blowing" display.
Several dead, missing after boat carrying African natives capsizes in Caribbean
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
Migrants fearing deportation start fire at Mexico detention center, killing 40, president says
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Another 29 people were injured in the fire at a facility in Ciudad Juarez, which is across from El Paso, Texas, officials said.
Greenland has opted to stay in daylight saving time forever
Unlike most of Europe, Greenlanders will leave their clocks untouched come autumn when daylight saving time ends.
Unlike most of Europe, Greenlanders will leave their clocks untouched come autumn when daylight saving time ends.
Israel's Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after mass protests
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan on Monday, saying he wanted "to avoid civil war" by making time to seek a compromise.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan on Monday, saying he wanted "to avoid civil war" by making time to seek a compromise.
Italy invites Florida parents, students to see ‘David’ statue after principal resigns
The Florence museum and the city's mayor extended an invitation after the Florida school's principal was forced to resign after parents complained that an image of the nude statue was shown to a sixth-grade art class.
The Florence museum and the city's mayor extended an invitation after the Florida school's principal was forced to resign after parents complained that an image of the nude statue was shown to a sixth-grade art class.
170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
N. Korea test-fires 2 more missiles near its eastern coast
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward waters off its eastern coast Monday.
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward waters off its eastern coast Monday.
Israel sees protests after Netanyahu fires defense chief
Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.
Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.
'Chabelo,' beloved Mexican kid's comic Xavier López, dies at 88
Xavier López's Sunday variety show, where he performed as Chabelo, ran for an astonishing 48 years -- Mexico's longest-running TV show.
Xavier López's Sunday variety show, where he performed as Chabelo, ran for an astonishing 48 years -- Mexico's longest-running TV show.
Putin to station tactical nukes in Belarus as West supports Ukraine
Putin said he was responding to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. Russia falsely claimed these rounds have nuclear components.
Putin said he was responding to Britain’s decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium. Russia falsely claimed these rounds have nuclear components.
Rwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame after 25-year sentence commuted
Nineteen others also had their sentences commuted. Under Rwandan law, commutation doesn’t “extinguish” the conviction.
Nineteen others also had their sentences commuted. Under Rwandan law, commutation doesn’t “extinguish” the conviction.
North Korea tests underwater 'radioactive tsunami' drone: state media
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to make his rivals "plunge into despair," state media reported.
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to make his rivals "plunge into despair," state media reported.
US launches airstrikes in Syria after Iranian-made drone kills US worker
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Nigerian politician found guilty by UK court in plot to harvest 21-year-old man's organs
A senior Nigerian politician and his wife have been found guilty of conspiring to transport a street trader to the U.K. as part of an organ-harvesting plot.
A senior Nigerian politician and his wife have been found guilty of conspiring to transport a street trader to the U.K. as part of an organ-harvesting plot.
Australian woman uncovers highly venomous snake slithering in her bed
"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.
"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.
Calf born with unique smiley face marking finds forever home
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.
Happy the calf has a new home and a new job.