Pelosi hospitalized, has hip surgery overseas after fall
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the former two-time House speaker, is recovering at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after having hip replacement surgery.
5 unusual holiday traditions around the world
Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.
Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Syria's Assad flees to Moscow after rebels end his regime
Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.
Syrian government appears to have fallen, prime minister says he's ready to hand over gov't to rebels
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said early Sunday that the government is ready to “extend its hand" to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government.
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Chinese national allegedly bought guns in Texas, shipped them to North Korea
Federal immigration authorities say a Chinese man, living in California illegally, bought guns in Texas and shipped them to North Korea.
South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of "anti-state" activity.
Notre Dame to reopen 5 years after fire with Trump in attendance: What to know
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.
Notre Dame Cathedral revealed: 1st look at restoration ahead reopening
Newly released footage offers the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after a devastating 2019 fire.
Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire
The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.
Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England
A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’
World's oldest man, dead at 112, ate this meal every Friday
John Tinniswood, 112, said he considered it "pure luck" that he had a long life – but he ate one thing each week.
Mother jailed for hiding baby in drawer for 3 years: 'She hadn’t known daylight or fresh air'
A UK mother was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for hiding her baby in a drawer for three years, feeding her through a syringe.
Houston man among 3 released from Chinese prison
A Houston man sentenced to death in a Chinese prison is set to be released after 12 years, the White House said Wednesday.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal: Here’s what to know, and what it means for Gaza
A ceasefire deal went into effect on Wednesday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group. Here's what to know.
Mexican president promises retaliatory tariffs in US if Trump plan goes in effect
President-elect Trump says he will add a 25 percent tax on goods from Canada and Mexico on his first day in office.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.