COP26: Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
French man breaks world record for standing on top of hot air balloon at altitude
Remi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon this week that reached a peak altitude of 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over Chatellerault in western France.
Remi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon this week that reached a peak altitude of 4,016 meters (13,175 feet) over Chatellerault in western France.
COP26: UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
Sen. Klobuchar celebrates reopening of U.S.-Canada border for tourism
Officials held a press conference in St. Paul Monday to celebrate the reopening of the U.S.-Canada border for tourism.
Officials held a press conference in St. Paul Monday to celebrate the reopening of the U.S.-Canada border for tourism.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
Iraqi officials: Prime minister survives assassination attempt
Iraqi government says prime minister has survived assassination attempt with armed drone; is unharmed.
Iraqi government says prime minister has survived assassination attempt with armed drone; is unharmed.
At least 98 killed by oil tanker explosion in Sierra Leone
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Russian Steele dossier source arrested for allegedly lying to FBI
A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Yahoo pulls out of China amid 'challenging' business, legal environment
Yahoo said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging” environment. Its services will no longer be accessible as of Nov. 1.
Yahoo said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging” environment. Its services will no longer be accessible as of Nov. 1.
Musk would liquidate Tesla shares to 'solve world hunger' if UN can explain how money would be spent
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
COP26: Biden calls this decade decisive on climate change, apologizes for Trump's actions
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.