Felix Baumgartner, first skydiver to fall faster than speed of sound, killed in crash
Felix Baumgartner, the skydiver who broke the sound barrier in a record-setting 2012 jump, died in a paragliding crash in Italy. He was 56.
Body found on Caribbean island ends North Texas family's search for answers
Brian Patrick Tarrence had gone missing on June 25 while vacationing with his wife. His family, who live in Plano, have been seeking closure ever since.
Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
Apple backs Trump rare earth minerals push, invests $500M in US mine
White House officials call the deal a 'major win' for the Trump administration.
Ex-wife of slain UC Berkeley professor orchestrated Greece hit, police say
The professor was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife’s residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her.
FULL | Trump meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain
President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.
These US airports are the worst to fly out of; see the list
AirHelp created its ranking based on on-time performance, customer opinion and the food and shopping experience.
Inmate escapes French prison in cellmate’s laundry bag
A 20-year-old inmate escaped from a French prison by hiding in her cellmate’s laundry bag, taking advantage of the cellmate’s scheduled release.
1,000-year-old medieval sword emerges from river after chance discovery
A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.
Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.
Beetle infestation threatening thousands of ancient books in Hungary's oldest library
A medieval abbey in Hungary is battling a beetle infestation threatening its ancient book collection.
Missing teen surfer found alive on remote island after days at sea: 'Never gave up hope'
A 19-year-old surfer was found alive on a remote island off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, after going missing the day before.
Teen dies after beach sand tunnel collapses during family vacation: report
The father and bystanders frantically dug for the teen who was buried alive with "no one hearing him scream."
Trump selling weapons to NATO for Ukraine; threatens 100% tariffs on Russia
Trump is threatening to punish Russia with tariffs if there's no deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
Excavations beginning at suspected mass infant grave site in Ireland
Excavations have begun at the site of a former church-run mother-and-baby home in Ireland, where the remains of around 800 children are believed to be buried.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Caribbean police work to ID body found during search for missing American
Brian Tarrence of New York went missing June 25 while vacationing with his wife on the Turks and Caicos Island, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said.
Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods over dangerous cross-border fentanyl dispute
President says additional tariff on imports will go into effect Aug. 1.
Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination
The suspect in the murder is a 39-year-old Mexican national who reportedly worked as an engineer aboard the vessel.
Man rescues six from Paris apartment fire, including infants
A man is being hailed as a hero in France after risking his life to save six people, including two infants, from a burning apartment building on Friday, July 4.



















