CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Pompeii excavation reveals large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago
The baths were unearthed in the so-called Regio IX, a large central area of Pompeii park still unexplored.
The baths were unearthed in the so-called Regio IX, a large central area of Pompeii park still unexplored.
Taiwan Air Force officer killed after being ‘inhaled’ by fighter jet’s engine
A Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet, officials said.
A Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet, officials said.
Turkish ski resort hotel fire kills at least 76, injures 51 during school holiday
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort killed at least 76 people and injured 51 others during a busy school holiday period.
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort killed at least 76 people and injured 51 others during a busy school holiday period.
Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
Ski lift accident in Spain leaves at least 30 injured
At least 30 people were injured, including two seriously, in a ski lift accident at the Astún resort in Spain's Pyrenees.
At least 30 people were injured, including two seriously, in a ski lift accident at the Astún resort in Spain's Pyrenees.
Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. This three-phase plan would need to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.
Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
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.
Pregnant American teacher plummets to her death during overseas vacation
The California science teacher fell 164 feet into a gorge while hiking on a Grecian island of Crete last December.
The California science teacher fell 164 feet into a gorge while hiking on a Grecian island of Crete last December.
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 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.”
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.
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.
These airlines were on time the most in 2024, flight data shows
Here are the airlines and airports that had the best record for punctuality in 2024.
Here are the airlines and airports that had the best record for punctuality in 2024.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media.
Video: Plane wing catches fire during terrifying landing
A passenger captured the terrifying moments a flight in Canada had a crash landing recently.
A passenger captured the terrifying moments a flight in Canada had a crash landing recently.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















