"Zombie fires" spark highest-ever carbon emissions in Arctic
Scientists said the smoke plumes were so large, they covered the equivalent of more than one-third of Canada.
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Endangered turtles have been saved from extinction
The Burmese roofed turtle – which looks like it is always smiling – was believed to be extinct until the early 2000s.
One rescued after ship with 43 crew and 5,800 cows sinks off Japan
The cause of the distress call was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Maysak.
Steroids confirmed to cut death risk for very ill COVID patients
Dr. Anthony Gordon of Imperial College London called the result "a huge step forward" – but "it's not a cure."
Newspaper reruns Muhammad cartoons as 14 go on trial for Paris attack
As the alleged accomplices to the gunmen face a series of charges, Charlie Hebdo's defiant director vows to "never give up."
Putin critic poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent, Germany says
"To poison Navalny with Novichok in 2020 would be exactly the same as leaving an autograph at a crime scene," Navalny's ally tweeted.
Thailand's king reconciles with ousted consort
The king had accused Sineenatra Wongvajirabhakdi of trying to "elevate herself to the same state as the queen."
COVID cluster from bus trip is latest evidence of airborne spread
A study from China found that one person on a poorly ventilated bus likely passed the coronavirus to almost 2 dozen others.
The best movies of 2020, ranked
Some of the best films of the year star big-name actors, including Chadwick Boseman, Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney.
A "Corn Moon" rises tonight — and it only happens every 3 years
Don't miss tonight's full moon, which has a special twist this year.
Harry and Meghan plant flowers to remember Princess Diana
Monday marked the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana's death.
ICE makes 2,000 arrests in largest sweep of the pandemic
While the operation targeted immigrants with criminal convictions and charges, some undocumented immigrants with clean records were also arrested.
More than 100 missing pets reunited with owners after Beirut blast
Videos show pet owners shed tears of joy when they are finally reunited with their beloved animals.
Husband and wife become world's oldest married couple
"The secret formula = love + maturity + mutual respect," said the couple, who have been married for 79 years.
It's curriculum vs. COVID as kids around the world go back to school
With the coronavirus still spreading, there's risk, but many educators and politicians believe kids are better off back in classrooms - with some added precautions.
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Oil prices fall even as Iran claims new attacks on ships in Gulf
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
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
