2003 Northeast Blackout: A look back at the historic power outage
The 2003 Blackout left 50 million people without power -- some for a few hours, but others, for several days. It’s the biggest power outage in U.S. history.
The 2003 Blackout left 50 million people without power -- some for a few hours, but others, for several days. It’s the biggest power outage in U.S. history.
Russia's moon mission crash dents pride, reflects deeper problems with its space industry
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
Russian state television had hailed the spacecraft as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the robotic probe.
Controversial Fyre Festival II tickets hit the market, convicted fraudster Billy McFarland announces
Fyre Festival II tickets are now available, marking a comeback attempt by Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the disastrous original event. McFarland, convicted of fraud, unveiled plans for the festival in a YouTube video.
Fyre Festival II tickets are now available, marking a comeback attempt by Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the disastrous original event. McFarland, convicted of fraud, unveiled plans for the festival in a YouTube video.
UK baby-killer Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison: 'Malevolence bordering on sadism'
Lucy Letby, the UK's most murderous child serial killer, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Lucy Letby, the UK's most murderous child serial killer, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Spain's Women's World Cup win signals bright future with young talent
Newly crowned Women’s World Cup champion Spain has established itself for a long run among soccer’s elite with its young and talented roster of rising stars.
Newly crowned Women’s World Cup champion Spain has established itself for a long run among soccer’s elite with its young and talented roster of rising stars.
Russia's 1st lunar mission in nearly 50 years crashes into the moon
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements.
Russian missile attack kills 7, injures dozens more in northern Ukraine
Those killed included a 6-year-old girl, and 15 children were among the 129 wounded when a Russian missile hit the city of Chernihiv Saturday.
Those killed included a 6-year-old girl, and 15 children were among the 129 wounded when a Russian missile hit the city of Chernihiv Saturday.
Watch: Pool cracks, collapses at Germany’s biggest theme park leaving 7 hurt
The accident happened at the Europa-Park in the town of Rust, near the French and Swiss borders.
The accident happened at the Europa-Park in the town of Rust, near the French and Swiss borders.
Neonatal nurse found guilty of killing 7 babies in British hospital
Lucy Letby, 33, was charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder of five boys and five girls, when she worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England.
Lucy Letby, 33, was charged with murder in the deaths of five baby boys and two girls, and the attempted murder of five boys and five girls, when she worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England.
Photos: Lifelike robots and android dogs wow visitors at Beijing robotics fair
Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing.
Winking, grimacing or nodding their heads, robots mimicked the expressions of visitors at a robot expo in Beijing.
Two ‘drunk’ American tourists spend night in Eiffel Tower: report
Two American men spent the night between the famed Paris landmark’s second and third levels, a report said.
Two American men spent the night between the famed Paris landmark’s second and third levels, a report said.
Biden to use Camp David backdrop hoping to improve Japan-South Korea relations
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Japan and South Korea have been trying to overcome a tense relationship that dates back to World War II.
Tourist gang-raped at Spanish resort while attackers filmed assault: report
A group of French and Swiss tourists were arrested in Spain after allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old British woman on the island of Mallorca, a popular tourist destination.
A group of French and Swiss tourists were arrested in Spain after allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old British woman on the island of Mallorca, a popular tourist destination.
North Korea confirms detention of US soldier who defected, citing criticism of America
There was no immediate verification that Pvt. Travis King actually made any of the comments about his home country.
There was no immediate verification that Pvt. Travis King actually made any of the comments about his home country.
New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
After 2 years of Taliban rule, women and girls continue to face jarring human rights violations
After two years in power, the Taliban are entrenched as rulers of Afghanistan, facing no significant opposition that could topple them.
After two years in power, the Taliban are entrenched as rulers of Afghanistan, facing no significant opposition that could topple them.
Malaysia Airlines passenger arrested after 'emergency' forces plane to turn around mid-flight
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders sharp increase in missile production, days before US-South Korea drills
The North Korean leader reportedly visited munitions factories last week and said North Korea must have “an overwhelming military force" and be fully prepared for any war.
The North Korean leader reportedly visited munitions factories last week and said North Korea must have “an overwhelming military force" and be fully prepared for any war.
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian franchisee amid sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.
The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.
Watch: Penguins released back into Argentinian ocean after being nursed back to health
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.