2 Americans, remains of 3rd, released in exchange with Yemen rebels
Oman's state-run media says the U.S. hostages were freed by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in exchange for almost 250 of their own.
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Teen agriculture students' racehorse fetches $238k at Japan auction
The lucky bidder says he "fell in love with it at first sight," but the 18-year-old students won't see a penny of the windfall.
Fierce storms and wildfires to dramatically spike, U.N. agencies say
"Extreme weather and climate events have increased in frequency, intensity and severity as result of climate change and hit vulnerable communities disproportionately hard," according to the report.
Border arrests rise for fifth consecutive month
Citing a little-known public health law, the Trump administration has carried out more than 204,000 expulsions of unauthorized migrants during the pandemic.
Woman dies after catching COVID-19 twice, study says
She is not the first person who has had COVID-19 twice – and worse the second time, researchers say.
Half of the Great Barrier Reef's corals have died since 1995
Larger species have been affected hardest – almost disappearing from the far northern reaches of the reef.
Video shows WWII "earthquake bomb" exploding underwater
Dramatic drone video shows the detonation spewing water high into the sky, with waves hitting the shore.
NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts, rocket toward space station
Astronaut Kate Rubins is using NASA's last currently contracted Soyuz seat for a ride to the space station.
Machu Picchu reopened for a single tourist
Machu Picchu closed in March – just days after Jesse Katayama arrived in Peru to see the ancient attraction.
Gal Gadot cast as Cleopatra in upcoming film
Shortly after Gadot made the announcement, many people criticized the casting choice.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19
Ronaldo was supposed to play against Sweden on Wednesday, but he was dropped from the match.
Top U.S. general casts doubt on Trump's Afghan withdrawal timeline
After Trump says all U.S. forces "should" be home for Christmas, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs stresses the pull-out remains "conditions-based."
Documentary claims to show North Korea trying to dodge sanctions
Sweden and Denmark said they would alert the U.N. and are "deeply concerned" about the revelations the film.
WHO: Letting virus spread to reach herd immunity is "unethical"
"Herd immunity is achieved by protecting people from a virus, not by exposing them to it," said the head of the World Health Organization.
Matryomin musicians belt out Beethoven for eerie anniversary concert
The bizarre theremin requires no physical contact to play, and as one instructor and teacher has learned, it's perfect for the pandemic in other ways, too.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
