English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
East Bay church group volunteers trapped in Niger after military coup
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
There is growing concern for the members of a church mission group in the East Bay, who are now trapped in the West African nation of Niger, after a military coup seized power from the country’s democratically elected president one week ago.
Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 at pro-Taliban election rally
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
Teen US cyclist Magnus White killed while training for world championship race
The 17-year-old cycling star was preparing for a mountain bike competition in Scotland.
The 17-year-old cycling star was preparing for a mountain bike competition in Scotland.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
American mother, daughter kidnapped in Haiti: 'Do not travel' advisory issued
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
Crew missing after Australian army helicopter ditched off the Queensland coast
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years following conviction for trafficking heroin
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
Americans traveling to Europe will need 'visas' starting in 2024
These new travel guidelines from the European Union apply to 30 countries.
These new travel guidelines from the European Union apply to 30 countries.
US to send Taiwan $345 million military aid package
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
United Airlines adding Braille signs to airplane interiors
The airline plans to install its entire fleet with Braille signs by 2026.
The airline plans to install its entire fleet with Braille signs by 2026.
Video shows artist's tribute to Sinéad O'Connor on Irish beach
O'Connor's cause of death has not been released, but police say it's not being treated as suspicious.
O'Connor's cause of death has not been released, but police say it's not being treated as suspicious.
Ancient Nero's Theater ruins discovered under garden near Vatican
The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered steps from the Vatican.
The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered steps from the Vatican.
Judge allows Prince Harry's lawsuit against publisher of tabloid to head to trial
A judge says the Duke of Sussex can take his claims to trial on allegations News Group Newspapers used investigators and deception to unlawfully gather information on him.
A judge says the Duke of Sussex can take his claims to trial on allegations News Group Newspapers used investigators and deception to unlawfully gather information on him.
Beached whales euthanized in Australia after frantic rescue efforts fail
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."