River
New York City's Most Socially Distant Office? The Middle of the East River
Improv Everywhere created an office that floats in the middle of the East River, much to the delight of passing boats and jet skis.
Trapped Body Causes 14.5M Gallons of Mexican Sewage Water to Flow Into U.S.
A trapped dead body clogged up pumps in the Tijuana River and caused nearly 14.5 million gallons of wastewater to flow into the United States from Mexico over the weekend.
'The Politician': Ben Platt on His Performance of Joni Mitchell's 'River'
"Dear Evan Hanson" actor Ben Platt discusses performing the iconic Joni Mitchell song in his new Netflix show, "The Politician."
Viral Video Shows Historic Mississippi River Flooding at St. Louis
The river crested at its second highest level Sunday.
Airborne Microplastics Pollute Remotest Parts of Earth
"Plastic pollution is not just a city, river or sea problem," the study's co-author told Newsweek.
Woman Arrested After Deputies Save Drowning Animals
"Anytime you have an event like this, you have animals that need to be kept safe."
300ft-wide Spinning Ice Disk Spotted on Maine River
It could be record-breaking in size, according to one expert.
Fire Chief Led Troopers on Chase While Driving Drunk
The Fall River District fire chief's colleague said the incident was "totally out of character."
Woman's Brawl With Bus Driver Sends Vehicle Off Bridge
The bus fell 164 feet into the Yangtze River in China.
China Renames River With Arabic-Sounding Name
The renaming follows a government campaign to remove Arabic signage and Islamic decor in the region.
8,000 Gallons of Jet Fuel Dumped Into Indiana River
Mayor Kenneth Meyer of Decatur said the cleanup could take weeks to complete.
Man Rescues Drowning Boy, 30 Years After Saving His Dad
Despite an injury, the 80-year-old man managed to lower himself into the water to save the drowning child.
Heat Wave Reveals Live World War II Explosives
Around 5,500 unexploded munitions are discovered in Germany each year.
Video: Human Smuggler Rafts Couple Across Rio Grande
Video shows a man on a raft smuggling a pair of immigrants across the Rio Grande river separating the United States and Mexico—just yards from a heavily armed port of entry.
This River Mysteriously Turned Bright Red
Was it a Biblical plague or a man-made debacle?
Lions on the Loose as Police Warn Residents to Hide
The German zoo said the big cats—two lions, two tigers and a jaguar—escaped alongside a bear. Then aerial drones spotted the animals.
San Antonio Man Who Killed Trans Woman Won't Be Tried
Mark Daniel Lewis was charged with manslaughter for allegedly pushing Kenne McFadden into the San Antonio river last year.
Anti-Putin Activists Spray-Paint Frozen River
Authorities responded by blasting water on their "Against Putin" slogan.
Michigan Town Battles Nestle Over Bottled Water Harm
Citizens in a small Michigan town are battling Nestle Water over claims that the company's water extraction techniques are ruining the river.
Lost Soviet Ship, Sunk by Nazis in Stalingrad Recovered
The BK-31 vessel, sunk during the most critical stage of the Nazi siege, shows how close Stalingrad came to defeat during one of the war's bloodiest battles.
Woman Pleads Guilty in Fiancé's Kayaking Death
Vince Viafore had disappeared when the couple went kayaking in April 2015. His body was recovered from the Hudson River the following month.
India's Dying Rivers, in Photos
The Ganges contains millions of liters of untreated sewage, yet it is still used for bathing and drinking water.
Scientists Solve Turquoise Puzzle in Bosporus
The new color stretches along Istanbul, all the way to the Black Sea.
Sacred India Rivers Given Same Rights As Human Beings
India's sacred Ganges river and its main tributary, the Yamuna, have been declared "legal and living entities having the status of a legal person."
London Police Simulate River Thames Boat Hijacking
Exercise was designed to test the response of authorities to a hypothetical terror attack.
Millions Without Drinking Water After Chilean Floods
Deadly rainstorms have polluted the Maipo river in Santiago.
Iraqis Force ISIS to Retreat in Mosul
Baghdad and Ankara close to a deal on the withdrawal of Turkish forces near Mosul.
St. Petersburg 'Chameleon River' Turns Pale White
The city has launched a probe to find out why Murzinka River changed color.
Russia Probes Why Siberian 'River of Blood' Turned Red
A nickel pipe burst may have colored Daldykan twice this summer.
Rockin' in the Free World: Guide to Summer Festivals
Newsweek's selection of lesser-known but worthwhile events this summer throughout Europe and beyond.