WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
Iran advances in nuclear bomb development, U.S. officials warn
U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.
U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for espionage charges. Here's what to know.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for espionage charges. Here's what to know.
Rare video shows uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in Amazon rainforest
Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were recently seen on a riverbank in a remote part of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were recently seen on a riverbank in a remote part of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
Kate Middleton makes appearance at Wimbledon
Kate, the Princess of Wales, was at Wimbledon in a rare public appearance since revealing she has cancer.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, was at Wimbledon in a rare public appearance since revealing she has cancer.
School collapses in Nigeria, killing at least 22
Police say a two-story school collapsed during morning classes in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble.
Police say a two-story school collapsed during morning classes in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble.
Woman adrift at sea rescued after 37 hours, found 50 miles away
The woman was floating on an inflatable ring when she was swept away, officials said.
The woman was floating on an inflatable ring when she was swept away, officials said.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Shark Watch: American on Bahamas vacation yanks shark's mouth open and 'arm just flies out'
No one on the boat knew Tiffany Johnson from North Carolina was wrestling with death.
No one on the boat knew Tiffany Johnson from North Carolina was wrestling with death.
Saudi Arabia and 9/11: New video revives questions about kingdom’s involvement
A video uncovered in a recent CBS report is reviving questions about the Saudi Arabian government’s alleged role in helping plan the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
A video uncovered in a recent CBS report is reviving questions about the Saudi Arabian government’s alleged role in helping plan the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
World’s oldest wine discovered in ancient Roman burial site in Spain
The tomb's conditions, safe from natural elements, allowed the wine to be preserved for 2,000 years.
The tomb's conditions, safe from natural elements, allowed the wine to be preserved for 2,000 years.
Ancient treasure among 1,650-year-old objects unearthed in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel recently made a "dramatic" discovery that provides invaluable historical knowledge about Jewish life in the ancient Roman era of Israel, officials said.
Archaeologists in Israel recently made a "dramatic" discovery that provides invaluable historical knowledge about Jewish life in the ancient Roman era of Israel, officials said.
Titan submersible implosion: Titanic expeditions continue unabated 1 year after tragedy
Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible, which was en route to the Titanic's wreckage in the North Atlantic.
Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible, which was en route to the Titanic's wreckage in the North Atlantic.
Mexico hot tub death: US tourist who was electrocuted remembered as ‘big family man’ who had 'heart of gold’
Jorge Guillen and Lizette Zambrano of El Paso were vacationing in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, when the tragedy occurred.
Jorge Guillen and Lizette Zambrano of El Paso were vacationing in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, when the tragedy occurred.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes
The schemes entail criminals targeting part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convincing them to hand over large sums of cash under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.
The schemes entail criminals targeting part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convincing them to hand over large sums of cash under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.