Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Three-year, around the world 'Life at Sea' cruise canceled at the last minute
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.
At least 4 students killed during stampede at music festival in India
The stampede in India happened when the festival was interrupted by rain, leading the audience to run for shelter.
The stampede in India happened when the festival was interrupted by rain, leading the audience to run for shelter.
Israeli-owned ship attacked by suspected Iranian drone, AP reports
Authorities suspect Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard carried out the assault.
Authorities suspect Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard carried out the assault.
South African double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.
Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.
Banksy's real name? Street artist appears to reveal identity in lost BBC interview
The famous graffiti artist Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, may have revealed his name in a lost BBC interview from 2003.
The famous graffiti artist Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, may have revealed his name in a lost BBC interview from 2003.
Israeli cabinet greenlights cease-fire deal with Hamas, involving the release of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war now in its seventh week.
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war now in its seventh week.
Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial
After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.
After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.
Record-shattering roller coaster simulates falling from cliff with 155 mph speeds
A theme park in Saudi Arabia unveiled a new roller coaster that’s expected to be the tallest and fastest in the world when patrons catch their first ride next year.
A theme park in Saudi Arabia unveiled a new roller coaster that’s expected to be the tallest and fastest in the world when patrons catch their first ride next year.
World's most sought-after scotch whisky sets auction record at $2.7M
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits.
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits.
Taylor Swift 'devastated' after fan dies at Brazil concert
Taylor Swift shared a note about the fan's death on social media: she said she had a "shattered heart."
Taylor Swift shared a note about the fan's death on social media: she said she had a "shattered heart."
Gang takes hundreds of women and children hostage at Haiti hospital
The director of a Haiti medical center is pleading for help after an armed gang burst into the hospital and took hostage hundreds of women, children and newborns.
The director of a Haiti medical center is pleading for help after an armed gang burst into the hospital and took hostage hundreds of women, children and newborns.
Watch: 'World's most dangerous bird' emerges from ocean in Australia, stunning beachgoers
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
Lion captured after escaping from circus near Rome, Italy
Videos posted on social media appeared to show the lion, named Kimba, roaming the residential streets of the seaside town Ladispoli.
Videos posted on social media appeared to show the lion, named Kimba, roaming the residential streets of the seaside town Ladispoli.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.