Tourist admits raping, killing Illinois woman near famous German castle

Tourist admits raping, killing Illinois woman near famous German castle

An American man on Monday admitted to charges of murder and rape after he allegedly pushed two Chicago-area women down a ravine, fatally injuring one of them near Germany's Neuschwanstein castle last year.

An American man on Monday admitted to charges of murder and rape after he allegedly pushed two Chicago-area women down a ravine, fatally injuring one of them near Germany's Neuschwanstein castle last year.

Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'

Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'

A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.

A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.

Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison

Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison on Friday, according to the country’s prison agency. Here's what's known about his death.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison on Friday, according to the country’s prison agency. Here's what's known about his death.

Meaty rice developed by growing animal cells inside grains

Meaty rice developed by growing animal cells inside grains

Move over lab-grown chicken. Scientists developed a hybrid beef rice by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains.

Move over lab-grown chicken. Scientists developed a hybrid beef rice by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains.

London’s iconic Tube map getting an update with new names, colors

London’s iconic Tube map getting an update with new names, colors

London’s Overground lines will be given six new names and colors to make it easier to navigate for locals and visitors.

London’s Overground lines will be given six new names and colors to make it easier to navigate for locals and visitors.

WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'

WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'

The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.

The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.

Mexican authorities arrest 6 in connection to grisly machete murders in Cancun

Mexican authorities arrest 6 in connection to grisly machete murders in Cancun

Prosecutors alleged the six suspects hacked up five people with a machete and dumped three other victims in a shallow grave. Mexican police seized drugs from the group, as well as two firearms exclusively used by the military.

Prosecutors alleged the six suspects hacked up five people with a machete and dumped three other victims in a shallow grave. Mexican police seized drugs from the group, as well as two firearms exclusively used by the military.

US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.

The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.

California woman shot dead in Mexican resort town popular with Americans

California woman shot dead in Mexican resort town popular with Americans

The woman, identified as 44-year-old Los Angeles native Niko Honarbakhsh, was killed by a stray bullet after getting caught in a shootout between rival drug dealers at a beach club in the Mexican resort city.

The woman, identified as 44-year-old Los Angeles native Niko Honarbakhsh, was killed by a stray bullet after getting caught in a shootout between rival drug dealers at a beach club in the Mexican resort city.

Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says

Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says

Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.

Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.

Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say

Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say

A U.S. drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, officials said.

A U.S. drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, officials said.

Woman, 68, dies in dog attack despite brave neighbors' efforts to save her life

Woman, 68, dies in dog attack despite brave neighbors' efforts to save her life

A tragic incident unfolded in England's Jaywick neighborhood as 68-year-old Esther Martin succumbed to injuries inflicted by two dogs despite valiant efforts from neighbors to save her.

A tragic incident unfolded in England's Jaywick neighborhood as 68-year-old Esther Martin succumbed to injuries inflicted by two dogs despite valiant efforts from neighbors to save her.