Trump: Turkey-Syria-Kurds face-off isn't America's fight
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
Saving one of nature's rarest animals from extinction
There are only two female Northern White Rhinos left in the world, but a team of vets and wildlife experts are racing against the clock to keep the species from becoming extinct.
There are only two female Northern White Rhinos left in the world, but a team of vets and wildlife experts are racing against the clock to keep the species from becoming extinct.
Carter Center's 12th Annual Human Rights Defenders Forum
Dozens of activists, peacemakers and community leaders from 28 countries came together Tuesday for the Carter Center's 12th Annual Human Rights Defenders Forum.
Dozens of activists, peacemakers and community leaders from 28 countries came together Tuesday for the Carter Center's 12th Annual Human Rights Defenders Forum.
Family of 7 discovered living in Dutch farm cellar for years waiting for world to end
Authorities in the Netherlands have launched a major investigation after an apparent family of 7 was discovered living in the basement of an isolated farm, allegedly "waiting for the end of time."
Authorities in the Netherlands have launched a major investigation after an apparent family of 7 was discovered living in the basement of an isolated farm, allegedly "waiting for the end of time."
LeBron James' criticism of Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey's Hong Kong tweet draws backlash
After LeBron criticized the Rockets' general manager's tweet supporting Hong Kong, social media users were quick to attack the NBA star.
After LeBron criticized the Rockets' general manager's tweet supporting Hong Kong, social media users were quick to attack the NBA star.
British pedophile Richard Huckle, who may have raped 200 kids, stabbed to death in prison: report
A British man sentenced to 22 life sentences — and who authorities say may have raped or abused up to 200 Malaysian children — was reportedly stabbed to death in prison on Sunday, likely ending any hope cops had of gaining access to the man's encrypted computer files and any potential abusers identified within.
A British man sentenced to 22 life sentences — and who authorities say may have raped or abused up to 200 Malaysian children — was reportedly stabbed to death in prison on Sunday, likely ending any hope cops had of gaining access to the man's encrypted computer files and any potential abusers identified within.
Woman who fell from balcony practicing 'extreme yoga' is recovering 'quickly': report
A 23-year-old woman who fell 80 feet from a balcony in San Pedro, Mexico, after practicing “extreme yoga” has shared an update claiming that she is recovering “quickly.”
A 23-year-old woman who fell 80 feet from a balcony in San Pedro, Mexico, after practicing “extreme yoga” has shared an update claiming that she is recovering “quickly.”
Asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth in more than a century Monday night
According to NASA’s JPL, the giant space rock known as 2019 TA7 will skim past Earth at a distance of roughly 930,000 miles, making its closest approach to Earth in nearly 115 years.
According to NASA’s JPL, the giant space rock known as 2019 TA7 will skim past Earth at a distance of roughly 930,000 miles, making its closest approach to Earth in nearly 115 years.
Tokyo area shuts down as powerful typhoon lashes Japan
A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.
A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.
Terminally ill groom's bucket list wedding turns out 'absolutely incredible'
A dying man's wish to marry the love of his life came true.
A dying man's wish to marry the love of his life came true.
Former Ukraine ambassador says Trump pushed State Department to oust her from position
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told lawmakers Friday that President Donald Trump pressured the State Department to oust her from her position.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told lawmakers Friday that President Donald Trump pressured the State Department to oust her from her position.
Alexei Leonov, 1st human to walk in space, dies in Moscow
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Alexei Leonov, the legendary Soviet cosmonaut who became the first human to walk in space 54 years ago — and who nearly didn't make it back into his space capsule — has died in Moscow at 85.
Enormous lion terrifies photographer with loud roar — then smiles at him
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
Deaths, displacement as Turkey's Syria offensive in 3rd day
(AP) -- Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria on Friday, the third day of Ankara's cross-border offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters that has set off another mass displacement of civilians and met with widespread criticism from the international community.
(AP) -- Turkish forces pushed deeper into northeastern Syria on Friday, the third day of Ankara's cross-border offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters that has set off another mass displacement of civilians and met with widespread criticism from the international community.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize
In a move that caused surprise in the long-turbulent Horn of Africa region, he said Ethiopia would accept a peace agreement with Eritrea, ending one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.
In a move that caused surprise in the long-turbulent Horn of Africa region, he said Ethiopia would accept a peace agreement with Eritrea, ending one of Africa's longest-running conflicts.
Iranian women allowed to attend soccer match for first time in decades
Iran is the world's last nation to bar women from soccer matches. Saudi Arabia recently began allowing women into soccer matches.
Iran is the world's last nation to bar women from soccer matches. Saudi Arabia recently began allowing women into soccer matches.
Ukraine president: 'No blackmail' in conversation with Trump
(AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Thursday there was "no blackmail" in the phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.
(AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Thursday there was "no blackmail" in the phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.
Turkey makes small advances in 2nd day of Syria invasion
(AP) -- Turkish ground forces seized at least one village from Kurdish fighters in northern Syria as they pressed ahead with their assault Thursday, launching airstrikes and unleashing artillery shelling on towns and villages the length of its border.
(AP) -- Turkish ground forces seized at least one village from Kurdish fighters in northern Syria as they pressed ahead with their assault Thursday, launching airstrikes and unleashing artillery shelling on towns and villages the length of its border.
Mexico mayor tied to truck, dragged through streets amid reported anger over unfulfilled campaign promise
Eleven people were arrested in southern Mexico on Tuesday after the mayor of their village was dragged out of his office, beaten, and then tied to a pickup truck and dragged through the streets of the town, according to officials.
Eleven people were arrested in southern Mexico on Tuesday after the mayor of their village was dragged out of his office, beaten, and then tied to a pickup truck and dragged through the streets of the town, according to officials.
Norwegian Cruise Line passengers reportedly lash out at staff over canceled stops, broken toilets
Fed-up cruise passengers were recently filmed berating the staff of a Norwegian Cruise Line ship after it was reportedly forced to miss multiple stops during its 14-day excursion to Iceland.
Fed-up cruise passengers were recently filmed berating the staff of a Norwegian Cruise Line ship after it was reportedly forced to miss multiple stops during its 14-day excursion to Iceland.