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.
Elon Musk found not guilty in defamation case against British diver
Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him “pedo guy” in an angry tweet, a Los Angeles jury found Friday.
Elon Musk did not defame a British cave explorer when he called him “pedo guy” in an angry tweet, a Los Angeles jury found Friday.
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.
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.
Death toll put at 20 for Mexico cartel attack near US border
Mexican security forces on Sunday killed seven more members of a presumed cartel assault force that rolled into a town near the Texas border and staged an hour-long attack, officials said, putting the overall death toll at 20.
Mexican security forces on Sunday killed seven more members of a presumed cartel assault force that rolled into a town near the Texas border and staged an hour-long attack, officials said, putting the overall death toll at 20.
Canadian mall fires 'Santa' for posting 'dirty' and 'inappropriate' photos online
After sharing some personal photos of himself as Santa fooling around with a friend on Facebook, this mall Santa found himself on the naughty list.
After sharing some personal photos of himself as Santa fooling around with a friend on Facebook, this mall Santa found himself on the naughty list.
KLM passengers spend 11 hours in the air going nowhere thanks to volcanic eruption and horses
It was a long 11 hours in the air.
It was a long 11 hours in the air.
Amazon pulls ‘disturbing’ Christmas ornaments showing Auschwitz concentration camp after protest
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
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.
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.
Missouri City pilot and family among 7 killed in plane crash
KINGSTON, Ontario (AP) - Police in the Canadian city of Kingston say seven people have died after a small plane crashed in the area Wednesday evening.
KINGSTON, Ontario (AP) - Police in the Canadian city of Kingston say seven people have died after a small plane crashed in the area Wednesday evening.
2 passengers from Galveston-based cruise killed in Belize bus crash while on independent tour
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that seven guests traveling on a cruise ship out of Galveston were involved in a bus crash while on an independent tour in Belize.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that seven guests traveling on a cruise ship out of Galveston were involved in a bus crash while on an independent tour in Belize.
Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
Man arrested after allegedly throwing 'liquefied fecal matter' at people, police say
The man threw contents from a bucket, described as liquefied fecal matter, at several people throughout Toronto, police said.
The man threw contents from a bucket, described as liquefied fecal matter, at several people throughout Toronto, police said.
Another Italian town, Bivona, is selling homes that need repairs for $1
Another small town in Italy is offering homes for a little more than $1 to build the population and boost its economy.
Another small town in Italy is offering homes for a little more than $1 to build the population and boost its economy.
UN: 'Quick wins' needed to keep climate goals within reach
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
Man stuck garlic clove in ear in bid to get rid of infection, left it for 2 months, report says
“He read somewhere online that garlic was a good anti-inflammatory, so he put one in his ear."
“He read somewhere online that garlic was a good anti-inflammatory, so he put one in his ear."
Company offers non-smoking employees 6 extra days off to make up for cigarette breaks
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
US citizen from California killed in Afghanistan attack
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a civilian aid worker from San Francisco was killed in a weekend attack on a U.N. vehicle in Afghanistan. He identified the worker as Anil Raj, an American citizen.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a civilian aid worker from San Francisco was killed in a weekend attack on a U.N. vehicle in Afghanistan. He identified the worker as Anil Raj, an American citizen.