Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland was fired from Russia
President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.
President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.
Poland says Russian-made missile fell on country, killing 2
Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.
Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.
There are now 8 billion people on Earth, UN report says
The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.
The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.
Biden discusses Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping in effort to avoid 'conflict'
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
Istanbul explosion: At least 6 killed, several hurt in bomb blast
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would be punished
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would be punished
Banksy mural appears on war-torn building in Ukraine
A delicate painting has popped up on the wall of a war-wrecked building in Ukraine and appears to be the work of the famed street artist known as Banksy.
A delicate painting has popped up on the wall of a war-wrecked building in Ukraine and appears to be the work of the famed street artist known as Banksy.
Man who inspired 'The Terminal' dies at Paris airport
The man, who became known as Sir Alfred, lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal."
The man, who became known as Sir Alfred, lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal."
Man's 3 a.m. warning saves lives before building collapses
"I am still shaking, because if this gentleman hadn’t come home at 3 a.m. and contacted us, we wouldn’t have had this reaction and ... there would have been deaths."
"I am still shaking, because if this gentleman hadn’t come home at 3 a.m. and contacted us, we wouldn’t have had this reaction and ... there would have been deaths."
COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
The Last Rockstars: 4 of Japan's biggest rock musicians form new band
Four of Japan’s biggest rock stars formed a new band, The Last Rockstars, in a race against time to preserve the spirit of rock music.
Four of Japan’s biggest rock stars formed a new band, The Last Rockstars, in a race against time to preserve the spirit of rock music.
Russia claims all troops gone from Ukraine’s southern Kherson region
Russia relinquished its final foothold in a major city in southern Ukraine on Friday, marking another setback for Moscow in its war.
Russia relinquished its final foothold in a major city in southern Ukraine on Friday, marking another setback for Moscow in its war.
Teachers favor physically attractive students, remote learning study suggests
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden to meet with China's Xi Jinping for Taiwan, Russia talks
The in-person meeting, their first since Biden became president, comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations.
The in-person meeting, their first since Biden became president, comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations.
London football league tweets 9/11 remembrance post in November, gets defensive in comments
The football club defended its actions and apologized for the mistake after receiving a ton of criticism on social media.
The football club defended its actions and apologized for the mistake after receiving a ton of criticism on social media.
Hooligans not welcome: What you should know about laws and customs in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup
The conservative Muslim nation may show little tolerance for the booze-fueled hooliganism that has unfolded at tournaments past.
The conservative Muslim nation may show little tolerance for the booze-fueled hooliganism that has unfolded at tournaments past.
Tiger Woods to return at his tournament in the Bahamas
Tiger Woods made it official Wednesday by announcing he would return to competition as part of the 20-man field at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Tiger Woods made it official Wednesday by announcing he would return to competition as part of the 20-man field at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Watch: Polish amputee scores spectacular bicycle kick goal
Marcin Oleksy, who has one of his legs amputated, scored the awesome goal during a match between Warta Poznan and Stal Rzeszow, both of which are teams in Poland’s top-flight league for amputee soccer players.
Marcin Oleksy, who has one of his legs amputated, scored the awesome goal during a match between Warta Poznan and Stal Rzeszow, both of which are teams in Poland’s top-flight league for amputee soccer players.
Newly-discovered tunnel may lead to lost tomb of Cleopatra
The tunnel was discovered at the Temple of Taposiris Magna near Alexandria.
The tunnel was discovered at the Temple of Taposiris Magna near Alexandria.
Iconic Brazilian singer Gal Costa dies at 77
Singer Gal Costa, an icon in the Tropicalia and Brazilian popular music movements who enjoyed a nearly six-decade career, died on Wednesday. She was 77.
Singer Gal Costa, an icon in the Tropicalia and Brazilian popular music movements who enjoyed a nearly six-decade career, died on Wednesday. She was 77.
Chinese lottery player reportedly wins $30M and hides jackpot from wife and children
‘Mr. Li’ claimed his multimillion-dollar prize in a yellow mascot costume, according to the Guangxi Welfare Lottery.
‘Mr. Li’ claimed his multimillion-dollar prize in a yellow mascot costume, according to the Guangxi Welfare Lottery.