West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event
With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.
Olympic marathon runner set on fire by boyfriend, police say
An Olympic marathon runner was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend during a disagreement on Sunday, police said.
US seizes airplane used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro
The U.S. government says it has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing sanctions violations.
Titanic expedition recovers lost bronze statue, unveils pictures and other discoveries
A company with the legal rights to salvage the Titanic wreck completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the journey.
Kid smashes 3,500-year-old relic; here's why the museum invited him back
A young boy enjoyed a special experience at a museum after he accidentally shattered an ancient artifact.
Watch: Northern Lights shine bright as lava from volcanic eruption in Iceland shoots into the air
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
Anniversary of Titanic discovery: Everything to know about the dive site
The famous RMS Titanic sank in 1912, but the wreckage wasn’t discovered until nearly 75 years later, on Sept. 1, 1985.
Ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, restored after 26 years
An ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, has been restored and returned to Swansea University after 26 years of conservation work.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange
The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.
Sidewalk sinkhole swallows woman alive
A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia.
2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana; largest since 1905
A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.
Mpox declared global health emergency by WHO as new form of the virus spreads
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global health emergency after recent outbreaks in in Congo and elsewhere in Africa.
Police arrest a man climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
Paris Olympics medal count: US has the most, but which country has the most golds?
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a 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.