English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
East Bay church group volunteers trapped in Niger after military coup
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 at pro-Taliban election rally
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
American mother, daughter kidnapped in Haiti: 'Do not travel' advisory issued
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
Crew missing after Australian army helicopter ditched off the Queensland coast
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years following conviction for trafficking heroin
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
US to send Taiwan $345 million military aid package
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
Oxford shooter Miller hearing: Shooting witnesses provide difficult testimony; mental health experts testify
Oxford High School students testified Friday, along with mental health experts as the hearing continues to determine if the shooter will get life without parole.
Oxford High School students testified Friday, along with mental health experts as the hearing continues to determine if the shooter will get life without parole.
Video shows artist's tribute to Sinéad O'Connor on Irish beach
O'Connor's cause of death has not been released, but police say it's not being treated as suspicious.
O'Connor's cause of death has not been released, but police say it's not being treated as suspicious.
Ancient Nero's Theater ruins discovered under garden near Vatican
The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered steps from the Vatican.
The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered steps from the Vatican.
Judge allows Prince Harry's lawsuit against publisher of tabloid to head to trial
A judge says the Duke of Sussex can take his claims to trial on allegations News Group Newspapers used investigators and deception to unlawfully gather information on him.
A judge says the Duke of Sussex can take his claims to trial on allegations News Group Newspapers used investigators and deception to unlawfully gather information on him.
Beached whales euthanized in Australia after frantic rescue efforts fail
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Watch: Volunteers try desperately to save nearly 100 beached whales in Australia
Drone footage showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.
Drone footage showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.
US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.
Katie Ledecky ties Michael Phelps record at Worlds with gold medal finish in 1,500-meter freestyle
Ledecky, 26, took home gold in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Tuesday with a time of 15 minutes, 26.27 seconds
Ledecky, 26, took home gold in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Tuesday with a time of 15 minutes, 26.27 seconds
2024 Olympics: New torch unveiled with carbon footprint in mind
The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games next July is a sleek silver-colored steel cylinder gracefully tapered at both ends that is being made in limited numbers to save resources.
The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games next July is a sleek silver-colored steel cylinder gracefully tapered at both ends that is being made in limited numbers to save resources.