American firefighters met with cheers in Sydney
U.S. firefighters who've teamed up with Australians to fight bushfires describe challenges of environment, being away from family.
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Smoke from Australia fires circling the world
NASA says the fires have caused "unprecedented" conditions that will effect the entire globe.
U.S. citizen on hunger strike dies after 6 years in Egyptian prison
Egyptian-born Mustafa Kassem, 54, died after going on a hunger strike last year and fast last week to protest his unjust incarceration, his lawyers said.
Fears of another big eruption as thousands flee Philippine volcano
Earthquakes rattle the region around Taal volcano, which has already blanketed the area in thick ash, as hundreds of thousands more face evacuation.
Sinkhole swallows bus, killing at least 6 people
A bus plunged into a sinkhole on a city street in northwestern China, killing at least six people and leaving four missing, authorities said.
30,000 flee as volcano spews lava and ash in Philippines
The volcano has been launching fountains of red-hot lava 1,640 feet into the sky.
Russians hacked Ukrainian firm connected to impeachment
The U.S. cybersecurity firm that discovered the breach said it could be an "early warning" of similar efforts to influence the upcoming presidential election.
Court refuses to set new guidelines for separating migrant families
Although the ruling did not further curtail the government's power to separate migrant families, it did require U.S. officials to conduct DNA tests before separating children from parents when there are questions about parentage.
Troops describe missile strike: "We huddled together"
There are around 1,500 U.S. coalition troops on the Al Asad base and they had just minutes to take cover.
Retiree flies around the world solo — in a plane he built himself
"It's a small planet ... We have a lot more likenesses than we do differences," pilot Bill Harrelson learned during his trip.
Australia airdrops food for starving wildlife
Dubbed Operation Rock Wallaby, this is the most widespread food drop yet to help save the endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies.
Sea turtle swims again with help of prosthetic flipper
Goody the turtle was immobile after she lost her limb while trapped in a fishing net, but now she's Thailand's first recipient of a prosthetic flipper.
Queen "supportive" of Harry and Meghan but would've "preferred" they stay
"These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done," the queen said.
Trump authorized Soleimani killing months before deadly strike
The president authorized the killing of the leader of Iran's elite Quds Force last summer or fall, sources tell CBS News.
Air Force investigating after 2 servicemen found dead at Germany base
The 20-year-olds, from Arizona and Georgia, were found unresponsive in the same dorm room at Spangdahlem Air Base.
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Stocks crater as midterms spur investor exodus from tech and AI
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Trump signs proclamation declaring Oval Office a national monument
