Pope Francis urges lawmakers to fight climate change
The pope addressed parliamentarians who were in Rome for a preparatory meeting before the U.N's annual climate conference, which begins in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 31.
The pope addressed parliamentarians who were in Rome for a preparatory meeting before the U.N's annual climate conference, which begins in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 31.
11-year-old with Rapunzel syndrome has over 6 pounds of hair removed from stomach
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
The young girl had Rapunzel syndrome, also known as trichobezoar.
Over 130 countries reach agreement on minimum corporate tax rate
More than 130 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big, multinational companies are taxed in order to deter them from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens where they pay little or no tax.
More than 130 countries have agreed on a tentative deal that would make sweeping changes to how big, multinational companies are taxed in order to deter them from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens where they pay little or no tax.
Police confiscate luxury sports car caught speeding hours after purchase
Danish police have confiscated a high-performance luxury car after its new owner was caught speeding as he drove it home from Germany to Norway hours after he bought the $310,000 car.
Danish police have confiscated a high-performance luxury car after its new owner was caught speeding as he drove it home from Germany to Norway hours after he bought the $310,000 car.
Afghanistan mosque explosion: IS bomber kills 46, challenging Taliban
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck at a mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 46 people and wounding dozens.
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck at a mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 46 people and wounding dozens.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov in their fight for freedom of expression.
The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov in their fight for freedom of expression.
U.S. Army soldier who died during WWII posthumously awarded
At the time of his death, U.S. Army Pvt. Gordon Lee Hardy, was 19-years-old.
At the time of his death, U.S. Army Pvt. Gordon Lee Hardy, was 19-years-old.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
Nobel Prize for Literature 2021 awarded to Abdulrazak Gurnah
Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature for his work exploring the legacies of imperialism on uprooted individuals.
Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature for his work exploring the legacies of imperialism on uprooted individuals.
Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.
Pope Francis expresses 'shame' at scale of clergy abuse in France
Pope Francis has expressed "shame" for himself and the Roman Catholic Church for the scale of the sexual abuse of children within the church in France and "sadness and pain for the trauma that they suffered."
Pope Francis has expressed "shame" for himself and the Roman Catholic Church for the scale of the sexual abuse of children within the church in France and "sadness and pain for the trauma that they suffered."
Toymakers rush to stock shelves before holidays amid supply chain delays
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Toy companies are racing to get their toys onto store shelves ahead of the holidays as they face a severe supply-network crunch.
Gorilla dies in arms of person who rescued her 14 years earlier
A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend.
A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend.
Facebook blames global outage on error during routine maintenance
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
The global outage knocked Facebook and its other platforms offline for hours.
Pope expresses 'shame' at scale of child sex abuse by clergy in France
Pope Francis expressed “shame” over a report that estimated some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy and other church authority figures.
Pope Francis expressed “shame” over a report that estimated some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy and other church authority figures.
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for new way to build molecules
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and David W.C. MacMillan of Princeton University.
The Nobel Prize for chemistry has been awarded to Benjamin List of the Max Planck Institute and David W.C. MacMillan of Princeton University.
Russian film crew to make 1st movie in space aboard ISS
A Russian actor and a film director have rocketed into space to make the world’s first movie in orbit.
A Russian actor and a film director have rocketed into space to make the world’s first movie in orbit.
Nobel Prize for physics goes to 3 for climate discoveries
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
The Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to scientists Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann and Giorgio Parisi for their climate-related discoveries.
Lars Vilks, Swedish artist threatened for Muhammad sketch, dies in crash
Swedish artist Lars Vilks, whose 2007 sketch of the Prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body brought death threats, has died in a traffic accident.
Swedish artist Lars Vilks, whose 2007 sketch of the Prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body brought death threats, has died in a traffic accident.
Journalists uncover 'Pandora' box of financial records of world leaders, elite
The report released Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists involved 600 journalists from 150 media outlets in 117 countries.
The report released Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists involved 600 journalists from 150 media outlets in 117 countries.