Fire breaks out on Ferris wheel; at least 23 hurt

A Ferris wheel fire in Germany left 23 people injured, including at least one person who fell from the moving ride.

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.

Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear

Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.

Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.

Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.

Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why

New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrides plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement that was reached for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and two other defendants that was reached earlier this week, reinstatement them as death penalty cases. 

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing

The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.

Taylor Swift says she’s 'completely in shock' after UK dance class attack

Taylor Swift said she’s "completely in shock" after a 17-year-old boy attacked children at a Swift-themed dance and yoga class in Southport, England.

Air Canada flight canceled after flight attendant meltdown caught on video

Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight from Morocco to Canada on Friday experienced a two-day delay following a flight attendant meltdown caught on camera, according to multiple reports.