Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
Chile military plane with 38 on board goes missing on way to Antarctica
Authorities indicated that they were not optimistic about the aircraft's fate.
Authorities indicated that they were not optimistic about the aircraft's fate.
'Panic and terror:' San Francisco tourists document deadly volcano eruption
Michael Schade wrote that he and his family, along with his entire tour group, was “literally standing at the edge of the main crater not 30 minutes before” the White Island Volcano erupted.
Michael Schade wrote that he and his family, along with his entire tour group, was “literally standing at the edge of the main crater not 30 minutes before” the White Island Volcano erupted.
Canada suspects launched marijuana, meth into jail using potato gun: police
Investigators believe the suspects used a "potato gun cannon" to shoot drugs over the fence of a correctional facility.
Investigators believe the suspects used a "potato gun cannon" to shoot drugs over the fence of a correctional facility.
North Korea says it carried out 'very important test' at long-range rocket launch site
North Korea said Sunday it carried out a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site that U.S. and South Korean officials said the North had partially dismantled as part of denuclearization steps.
North Korea said Sunday it carried out a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site that U.S. and South Korean officials said the North had partially dismantled as part of denuclearization steps.
Iran frees Princeton grad student for US-held scientist
Iran and the U.S. conducted a prisoner exchange Saturday that saw a detained Princeton scholar released for an Iranian scientist held by America, a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington.
Iran and the U.S. conducted a prisoner exchange Saturday that saw a detained Princeton scholar released for an Iranian scientist held by America, a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington.
Paris police arrest scores amid strike over pension reform
Paris police fired tear gas at demonstrators Thursday as the Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s high-speed trains came to a standstill and hundreds of thousands marched nationwide in a strike over the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system.
Paris police fired tear gas at demonstrators Thursday as the Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s high-speed trains came to a standstill and hundreds of thousands marched nationwide in a strike over the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system.
Wreck of German WWI battlecruiser discovered off Falkland Islands in ‘major breakthrough’
The wreck of an armored German battlecruiser used during World War I has been discovered off the Falkland Islands, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust announced on Thursday, calling it “a major breakthrough.”
The wreck of an armored German battlecruiser used during World War I has been discovered off the Falkland Islands, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust announced on Thursday, calling it “a major breakthrough.”
Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
Ukrainian gas chief, Andriy Kobolyev, meets with prosecutors probing Giuliani
Andriy Kobolyev met voluntarily with representatives of the Justice Department, according lawyer Lanny Breuer, who represents the chief executive officer of Naftogaz, Ukraine's biggest natural gas provider.
Andriy Kobolyev met voluntarily with representatives of the Justice Department, according lawyer Lanny Breuer, who represents the chief executive officer of Naftogaz, Ukraine's biggest natural gas provider.
Around half of 2020 class of Rhodes Scholars from US are first-generation Americans
Around half of the class of Rhodes Scholars from the U.S. who will study at Oxford University in England next year are first-generation Americans and a majority are minority candidates.
Around half of the class of Rhodes Scholars from the U.S. who will study at Oxford University in England next year are first-generation Americans and a majority are minority candidates.
Trump attacks French leader Macron over NATO criticism
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday took aim at President Emmanuel Macron over the French leader’s criticism of NATO, and criticized the other members of the military alliance for being too slow to beef up their defense budgets.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday took aim at President Emmanuel Macron over the French leader’s criticism of NATO, and criticized the other members of the military alliance for being too slow to beef up their defense budgets.
Company in India seeking paid ‘sleep intern’ to snooze for 9 hours every night for 100 nights
The right person for the job must thrive in a slow-paced environment and have the ability to sleep through multiple alarms.
The right person for the job must thrive in a slow-paced environment and have the ability to sleep through multiple alarms.
'Ditto': A neighbor's witty response to extravagant Christmas display next door
A resident in Morphett Vale, near Adelaide, South Australia, had a hilarious response to an extravagant Christmas light display on the property next door.
A resident in Morphett Vale, near Adelaide, South Australia, had a hilarious response to an extravagant Christmas light display on the property next door.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Mexican cartel massacre suspects arrested in attack that left 9 Americans dead, government says
A major military operation Sunday jointly carried out by three branches of the Mexican armed forces netted several suspects accused in the November massacre that claimed nine members of a well-known Mexican-American family believed to have been targeted by a drug cartel, federal authorities in the country said in a statement.
A major military operation Sunday jointly carried out by three branches of the Mexican armed forces netted several suspects accused in the November massacre that claimed nine members of a well-known Mexican-American family believed to have been targeted by a drug cartel, federal authorities in the country said in a statement.
Steve Irwin's family wishes son Robert a happy birthday with throwback pics
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.
China to suspend US Navy visits to Hong Kong over new law
The law, signed last Wednesday by President Donald Trump, mandates sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses.
The law, signed last Wednesday by President Donald Trump, mandates sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses.
Japanese department store backtracks on plans for menstruating female employees to wear special badge
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.
Officials with a Japanese department store are reportedly reconsidering plans for female employees to wear a special badge when they are menstruating.
London Bridge attack: 2 people killed in stabbing; suspect killed by police
At least two people were killed in a stabbing near London Bridge that ended when an attacker was shot and killed by police.
At least two people were killed in a stabbing near London Bridge that ended when an attacker was shot and killed by police.