Israeli military recovers body of hostage in Gaza tunnel

Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Trump proposes renaming 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that the Gulf of Mexico should be renamed the “Gulf of America.”

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal leader, marking end of era

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader, marking the end of his tenure after nearly a decade in power.

What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases

Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.

Jimmy Carter's dream to eradicate Guinea worm is close to happening

Thanks to the efforts of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, the Guinea worms that affected 3.5 million people in 1986 are now on the brink of extinction.

Liam Payne death: 5 charged in Argentina, including 2 for supplying drugs

Five individuals have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in October.

Watch: Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

Two men were dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Puerto Rico after their 24-foot fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas about 5 miles south of Desecheo Island.

South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft after deadly Jeju Air crash: What to know

South Korean officials will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines after a deadly Jeju Air crash.

Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea kills 179 people

The Boeing jet was trying to land in Muan, South Korea when it collided head-on with a concrete wall, killing 179 of the 181 people on board.

Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies at 92

Manmohan Singh was one of the longest-serving prime ministers India has had and was the first Sikh to hold the role.

Sophie Hediger, Swiss Olympic snowboarder, dies in avalanche

Reports say Sophie Hediger and a friend were on expert-level runs at a mountain resort in Switzerland when the tragic accident occurred.

Attack on German Christmas market injures 60 people; at least 2 killed

A car that drove through a crowded outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, Friday night killed at least two people and injured 60 more, authorities said.

Murder solved with help of Google Street View images: police

Two people accused of killing and dismembering a man in a possible “love triangle" have been arrested, with some major help from Google Maps.

'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda

Airport officials in Bermuda say a plane had to make an unscheduled stop in the island country, thanks to a number of "guests" that were in the plane's cargo hold.

Atlanta soldier reunites with puppy saved during Kosovo deployment

After serving for nine months overseas, a metro Atlanta soldier has finally reunited with a puppy he saved on deployment.