Had enough? Aruba offering ‘election disconnection’ experience for the politically fatigued
If you're already tired of the 2020 election, the island of Aruba's tourism agency is offering a curated de-stressing experience.
If you're already tired of the 2020 election, the island of Aruba's tourism agency is offering a curated de-stressing experience.
Officials with town named 'Asbestos' say name is scaring away investors; town name to change
Officials with an eastern Canadian town will change the town's name because of its negative connotations.
Officials with an eastern Canadian town will change the town's name because of its negative connotations.
Man who died in skateboarding accident saves 6 others through organ donation
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
The teen was found lying in the road, bleeding from his head, after falling off his skateboard, SWNS reported.
UN: 'Quick wins' needed to keep climate goals within reach
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
Company offers non-smoking employees 6 extra days off to make up for cigarette breaks
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
The Japanese company gives non-smoking employees six extra days of paid time off to offset the time spent during cigarette breaks by smoking employees.
Dog befriends baby giraffe who was abandoned in South Africa
A dog and baby giraffe created a beautiful friendship at a Rhino orphanage in South Africa.
A dog and baby giraffe created a beautiful friendship at a Rhino orphanage in South Africa.
Secret documents reveal orders for China's mass detention camps
Classified documents lay out the Chinese government’s deliberate strategy to lock up ethnic minorities even before they commit a crime, to rewire their thoughts and the language they speak.
Classified documents lay out the Chinese government’s deliberate strategy to lock up ethnic minorities even before they commit a crime, to rewire their thoughts and the language they speak.
More than 80 percent of kids around the world are not physically active enough, research finds
Research conducted by the World Health Organization found that more than 80 percent of the kids around the world are not physically active enough.
Research conducted by the World Health Organization found that more than 80 percent of the kids around the world are not physically active enough.
‘Feather duvet lung’: Man’s bedding was making him sick in odd medical case
A Scottish man felt sick and fatigued for months and doctors later discovered it was an odd case of "feather duvet lung."
A Scottish man felt sick and fatigued for months and doctors later discovered it was an odd case of "feather duvet lung."
President Trump, first lady pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan crash
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Impeachment hearings: Former security official undercuts Trump impeachment defense
Two key impeachment witnesses said it was clear President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was pushing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine.
Two key impeachment witnesses said it was clear President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was pushing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine.
Victims, reports say boards to review church abuse flawed
The Associated Press investigation shows review boards have failed to uphold commitments to root out abusive priests, even rejecting complaints from survivors that were later validated by secular authorities. The AP checked all the roughly 180 dioceses in the U.S. for information, reviewed thousands of pages of church and court records and interviewed more than 75 abuse survivors, board members and others to uncover a tainted process where the church hierarchy holds the reins of power at every stage.
The Associated Press investigation shows review boards have failed to uphold commitments to root out abusive priests, even rejecting complaints from survivors that were later validated by secular authorities. The AP checked all the roughly 180 dioceses in the U.S. for information, reviewed thousands of pages of church and court records and interviewed more than 75 abuse survivors, board members and others to uncover a tainted process where the church hierarchy holds the reins of power at every stage.
Bei Bei, DC’s beloved giant panda, departs National Zoo for China
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
A bittersweet day in the nation's capital as the country said goodbye to the beloved giant panda, Bei Bei.
Taliban say they freed American, Australian hostage for 3 Taliban
The Taliban said they freed on Tuesday an American and an Australian hostage held since 2016 in exchange for three top Taliban figures who were released by the Kabul government and flown out of Afghanistan the previous day.
The Taliban said they freed on Tuesday an American and an Australian hostage held since 2016 in exchange for three top Taliban figures who were released by the Kabul government and flown out of Afghanistan the previous day.
China sees 3rd plague case after man, 55, eats wild rabbit
A 55-year-old man in China has become the country’s third case of plague in recent weeks.
A 55-year-old man in China has become the country’s third case of plague in recent weeks.
Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel room
Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello has been found dead in his Auckland hotel room days after joining the Auckland Tuatara in the Australian Baseball League.
Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello has been found dead in his Auckland hotel room days after joining the Auckland Tuatara in the Australian Baseball League.
Last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90
The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died.
The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died.
Leonid meteor shower: Spectacle known for fireballs to peak over the weekend
The Leonid meteor shower will peak over the weekend into Monday, bringing up to 15 shooting stars per hour.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak over the weekend into Monday, bringing up to 15 shooting stars per hour.
Toddler becomes lonely street musician’s number one fan in adorable video
Sometimes all you need is one fan.
Sometimes all you need is one fan.
House hears from former US ambassador to Ukraine on second day of Trump impeachment hearings
Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch opened the second day of Trump impeachment hearings Friday providing chilling detail how she felt a “big threat” after being suddenly ousted from her post and learning that President Donald Trump personally called her “bad news” on his July phone call with the Ukrainian president.
Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch opened the second day of Trump impeachment hearings Friday providing chilling detail how she felt a “big threat” after being suddenly ousted from her post and learning that President Donald Trump personally called her “bad news” on his July phone call with the Ukrainian president.