Measles outbreak: Second child dies as Texas cases surge, virus spreads
A second unvaccinated child died from measles in Texas as the outbreak spreads to multiple states.
Three family members killed by Amtrak train: What to know
The incident occurred in Bucks County at around 6 p.m. involving an Amtrak train traveling from Boston to Richmond, Virginia.
Is Belize safe to travel? Advisory explained as 3 women found dead in hotel
The families of three women found dead in Belize revealed the cause of their deaths in a new statement.
Tesla crashes into house and bursts into flames
The electric vehicle crashed into a home on Sunday, causing a blaze that killed two people inside the Tesla.
Flu trumps COVID deaths for first time in years
This influenza season is "particularly severe," Professor Peter Chin-Hong said.
Mystery as Russian Colonels fall out of windows
Two Russian colonels have plunged out of windows in the space of two days, while a musician fell to his death as his apartment was being searched.
MLB
Former Major League Baseball Commissioner Dies at 86
The former Commissioner of Major League Baseball is dead following complications from radiation and chemotherapy for bladder cancer.
Spate of mystery deaths rocks Russian oil firm
The deaths of three people in mysterious circumstances sparked curiosity regarding the control of a Russian sunflower oil company.
Deadly Cyclone Dikeledi claims lives and impacts 35,000
"The impact of Cyclone Dikeledi on Mozambique—a country already reeling from Cyclone Chido—has been devastating," Mary Louise Eagleton of UNICEF told Newsweek.
Istanbul bootleg alcohol kills 30, tourists warned as dozens hospitalized
Six individuals have been detained accused of selling bootleg alcohol and two others have been charged with "deliberate murder."
Mine standoff that saw hundreds trapped ends with 87 declared dead
More than 240 survivors have been brought to the surface, many severely emaciated after being trapped since November.
US population projections drop due to lower birth rates, less immigration
Without sustained immigration, the U.S. population is projected to start shrinking by 2033.
Hawaii officials plead for fireworks ban after explosions kill three
Unauthorized fireworks, often more powerful than legal alternatives, have been linked to numerous injuries and property damage.
Deadly Hawaii fireworks incident caused "war zone" injuries: Governor
"We're talking about the worst possible war zone injuries that took their lives," Josh Green said of the three deceased victims.
Who is Shamsud Din Jabbar? What we know about New Orleans attack suspect
The suspect who allegedly drove into a crowd during New Year's celebrations on Wednesday has been shot dead by police.
COVID map reveals latest data on US cases
The latest data on U.S. COVID-19 test positivity rates shows a complicated picture as we head towards the new year.
Russia suffers deadliest day of war so far: Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities said that 2,200 Russian troops were killed on December 20.
Maps show how 7.3 earthquake struck Pacific island Vanuatu
The official death toll from Saturday's cyclone has risen to 22, with over 1,400 people injured, including 48 in critical condition.
Who Was Natalie Rupnow? What We Know About Wisconsin School Shooter
The shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, left at least three people dead, with police saying the shooter was a student at the school.
Celebrity News
Conan O'Brien suffers devastating loss 3 days after another one
The unthinkable loss comes as the TV personality prepares to host the 97th Academy Awards.
Brazil's Amazon sees surge in violence as gangs expand presence: report
According to a new report, organized criminal gangs have expanded their presence in over a third of municipalities in Brazil's rainforest region.
Serbia's Vučić says he won't flee like Assad
Critics have likened Vučić to Assad and other authoritarian leaders since the collapse of a rail station roof on Nov. 1 killed 15 people.
Landslides, flash floods devastate Java, leaving 10 dead, 2 missing
Torrential rains have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 Indonesian villages in West Java.
Police seek drivers after mothers killed on Maryland's "highway of death"
Two women were killed in hit-and-run accidents on Route 210 in Maryland last week.
Alabama mayor says "No Superman" will save city after capital murder arrest
The city surpassed a decades-long homicide record this year.
Increase in number of women and girls killed by family member—UN report
Last year, one woman or girl was killed by a family member or intimate partner every 10 minutes, a new UN report shows.
Fistfights break out in Serbian parliament over roof collapse
Physical altercations erupted in President Aleksandar Vučić's parliament over the government's response to a deadly roof collapse in Novi Sad.
Menendez brothers' trial juror breaks silence: 'Battle of the sexes'
Juror Hazel Thornton described the first Menendez trial as surreal, a tense "battle of the sexes" and believes new abuse testimony could've altered the outcome.
US overdose deaths down by 14%: CDC
CDC data released Wednesday shows there were approximately 97,000 U.S. deaths in the 12-month period ending June 30.