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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.