21 injured in fire aboard ship at California naval base
Twenty-one people suffered minor injuries in an explosion and fire Sunday on board a ship at Naval Base San Diego, military officials said.
As permafrost thaws under intense heat, Russia’s Siberia burns — again
It's hotter than ever in northern Russia and the implications for the earth's climate are significant. Currently, 1.77 million hectares of land are burning with expectations that the total fire area could eventually surpass the 17 million hectares that...
China bans several U.S. officials for criticizing policies toward minority groups
China on Monday said it will ban entry to U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, Rep. Chris Smith and Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback over their criticism of the ruling Communist Party's policies toward minority...
China reports 141 dead or missing in flooding since June
The Yangtze River region has seen its second highest rainfall in more than a half-century so far this year as deadly flooding strikes much of China.
Andrzej Duda, Law and Justice win 2nd presidential term in close Polish election
Polish President Andrzej Duda declared victory Monday in a runoff election in which he narrowly won a second five-year term, acknowledging the campaign he ran was often too harsh as he appealed for unity and forgiveness.
Indigenous groups paying the price for Russia’s massive Arctic fuel spill
Norilsk Nickel’s multibillion-dollar fine is unlikely to survive a challenge in Russian courts but Vladimir Putin’s government is eager to be seen as proactive.
Mars is about to be invaded by robots from planet Earth
Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates — are sending unmanned spacecraft to the Red Planet in quick succession beginning...
Body found in search of California lake where Glee star Naya Rivera went missing
Sheriff's official says a body has been found during the search of a Southern California lake, where Glee star Naya Rivera went missing last week.
Washington NFL team officially drops name after decades of criticism
The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it would drop the "Redskins" name and Indian head logo after completing a thorough review, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.
Johnny Depp tells libel trial Amber Heard hit him with wild ‘haymaker’ punch
Johnny Depp accused Amber Heard of hitting him with a wild, swinging "haymaker" punch during an altercation near the end of their volatile marriage, as the star wrapped up testimony in his libel suit against a British...