Obama To Pay Historic Visit To Hiroshima This Month
President Barack Obama will travel to Hiroshima this month in the first visit by a sitting American president to the site where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb.
Germany: 1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Stabbing At Train Station
A German man was arrested after several people were stabbed at a train station near Munich early Tuesday, authorities said.
Mosquito Season Brings No Urgency For Money To Fight Zika
The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency.
Mercury Makes Rare Move Across The Sun
Mercury makes a relatively rare move across the sun Monday.
Canadian Convoy Waits For Dawn, Hoping To Flee Wildfire Zone
Canadian officials waited for dawn Friday to see whether it will be safe for a convoy of evacuees to get out of the fire-ravaged Fort McMurray area.
Navy SEAL Killed In Iraq Was Close To Disgraced Grandfather
He was a former Phoenix high school star distance runner who was the grandson of an Arizona financier involved in the 1980s savings and loan scandal.
Islamic State Fire Kills American In Combat In Iraq
An American serviceman was killed in Iraq by fire from the Islamic State group during an attack on Iraqi Kurdish positions outside the IS-held city of Mosul on Tuesday morning.
North Carolina Pair Survive 5 Days In New Zealand Wilderness
An American exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend in the New Zealand wilderness, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hike. A helicopter pilot spotted the large "help" signs they had made from fern fronds.
North Korea Sends Another US Citizen To Prison
North Korea on Friday sentenced a U.S. citizen of Korean heritage to 10 years in prison after convicting him of espionage and subversion, the second American it has put behind bars this year.
See This Abandoned Dog's Amazing Transformation
An abandoned dog in Granada, Spain, is getting a second chance at life after being rescued and rehabilitated by local animal rescue Otra Oportunidad.
French Prosecutor: Key Paris Attacks Suspect Moved To France
Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam, Europe's most wanted fugitive until his capture in Belgium last month, was transferred Wednesday to France so he can appear before investigating judges who will decide how to charge him, the French prosecutor's office said.
Earth Day: 175 Countries Sign Landmark Climate Agreement
Leaders from 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement on climate change Friday as the landmark deal took a key step forward, potentially entering into force years ahead of schedule.
Flame For Rio Olympics Is Lit At Birthplace Of Ancient Games
The flame for South America's first Olympics was kindled Thursday at the birthplace of the ancient games in Greece, heralding the start of a 15-week journey that will culminate with the August 5 opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
Local Businesses Gather Donations After Ecuador Earthquake
Businesses around the Carolinas are helping those impacted by the earthquake that hit Ecuador on Saturday.
Sharp Tremor Hits Ecuador, Biggest Post-Quake Aftershock
A fresh tremor rattled Ecuador before dawn Wednesday morning, a 6.1 magnitude jolt that was the strongest aftershock since a lethal earthquake killed hundreds of people. There was no immediate report of further damage.
Strong Quake Hits Southern Japan, Tsunami Advisory
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has struck southern Japan, barely 24 hours after a deadly quake hit the same region.
US Reveals Joint Patrols In South China Sea With Philippines
The United States on Thursday revealed for the first time that American ships have started conducting joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, a somewhat rare move not done with many other partners in the region.
VIRAL VIDEO: Child Falls From Moving Car
Another disturbing video of a child falling out of a moving car in China has emerged. A 2014 study in China found that only 22 out of 3,333 (.6%) observed children were secured in child safety seats.
Pope Francis Urges More Acceptance of LGBT Community
A new message from Pope Francis is sending shock waves across the Catholic Church.
Suspect In Paris Attacks Captured
Belgian authorities announced the arrest Friday of Mohamed Abrini, suspected of driving those involved in the Paris terror attacks.
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