Research uncovers secret that made ancient Roman concrete so durable
Scientists have long pondered the durability of ancient Roman concrete structures.
Scientists have long pondered the durability of ancient Roman concrete structures.
Mexico subway crash: 1 killed, more than 50 hurt in train collision
Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on her Twitter account that the accident happened on Line 3 of the capital’s Metro system.
Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on her Twitter account that the accident happened on Line 3 of the capital’s Metro system.
Nazi treasure map available to public, reveals possible location of gold, diamond trove
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
Violence hits Mexico cartel stronghold after son of 'El Chapo' arrested
Sinaloa's state capital of Culiacan was thrust into a day of terror after the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, a son of the notorious former Sinaloa cartel boss “El Chapo.”
Sinaloa's state capital of Culiacan was thrust into a day of terror after the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, a son of the notorious former Sinaloa cartel boss “El Chapo.”
Veteran surfer Marcio Freire dies riding big waves in Nazaré, Portugal
Veteran big wave surfer Marcio Freire was one of three Brazilian surfers featured in the 2016 documentary “Mad Dogs.”
Veteran big wave surfer Marcio Freire was one of three Brazilian surfers featured in the 2016 documentary “Mad Dogs.”
US adopts Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request to Turkiye
The department has instructed that new official documents refer to the new spelling, although the pronunciation won’t change.
The department has instructed that new official documents refer to the new spelling, although the pronunciation won’t change.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back in TV interview
Harry has discussed his estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William since his departure from the U.K. Harry and Megan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Harry has discussed his estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William since his departure from the U.K. Harry and Megan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
World population projected to hit 7.9 billion on New Year’s Day
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
French serial killer 'The Serpent' freed from Nepal prison
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19, officials say
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Pelé's family gathers at hospital as cancer worsens
Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.
Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.
China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
‘Hard road’ lies ahead for China as COVID-19 cases spiral
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
Italian police use Lamborghini to race kidneys to transplant recipients
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
Hospital evacuated over elderly man with explosive lodged in his rectum
An 88-year-old arrived with an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.
An 88-year-old arrived with an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.
Ali Ahmed Aslam, often credited as inventor of chicken tikka masala, dies at 77
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.