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6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico, 2 dead
A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Mexico early Thursday, causing at least two deaths, damaging buildings and setting off landslides.2 years ago
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32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia
Wildlife experts have rescued 32 of 230 whales that were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.2 years ago
KARL RITTER, Associated Press
Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia, effective immediately.2 years ago
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Some 230 whales beached in Tasmania; rescue efforts underway
About 230 whales are stranded on Tasmania’s west coast, just two days after 14 sperm whales were found beached on a nearby island.2 years ago
AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
Biden at UN to call Russian war an affront to body’s charter
President Joe Biden is ready to make the case at the U.N. General Assembly that Russia's “naked aggression” in Ukraine is an affront to the heart of what the international body stands.2 years ago
Amarachi Orie, CNN
Scientists have estimated how many ants there are on Earth. Clue: It’s a lot
Ants are tiny in size but not in number. There are about 20 quadrillion ants on the Earth at any given time, a new study has estimated. That's 20,000 trillion individuals.2 years ago
DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press
Fiona barrels toward Turks and Caicos as Cat. 3 hurricane
Hurricane Fiona is barreling toward the Turks and Caicos Islands as a Category 3 storm, prompting the government to impose a curfew.2 years ago
Shelby Lofton
Utah locals describe the atmosphere of London after Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Two Utah women who recently moved to England got an up-close look at the monarch's funeral services and ceremonies.2 years ago
Jed Boal
‘Wrap Ukraine with Quilts’ to teach sewing skills in Poland
When Russia first invaded Ukraine, a Lehi couple started helping, sending handmade quilts to Ukrainian refugee children. Now, they're ready for a new challenge.2 years ago
KARL RITTER and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press
Ukraine warns of ‘nuclear terrorism’ after strike near plant
A Russian missile has blasted a crater close to a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, damaging nearby industrial equipment but not hitting its three reactors.2 years ago
Brandon Miller, Juan Carlos Paz, Karol Suarez, Florencia Trucco and Hande Atay
Tsunami warning follows major 7.6 quake in Mexico
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck just off the southwestern coast off Mexico, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).2 years ago
Associated Press
By the numbers: Facts and figures about the queen’s funeral
Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world.2 years ago
Eliza Mackintosh, CNN
Britain bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth II with an outpouring of emotion
Britain is bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth II with a majestic funeral steeped in tradition and a send-off reflective of the broad popularity she managed to retain over her remarkable seven-decade reign.2 years ago
Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Ben Morse, CNN
Why a gun carriage is used to carry the Queen
The State Gun Carriage which was being used to carry the Queen's coffin for its processions through the center of London has a fascinating history.2 years ago
Allison Morrow, CNN Business
An Indian tycoon just ousted Jeff Bezos as world’s second-richest person
Jeff Bezos just lost his status as the world's second-richest person, dropping to No. 3 as Indian business mogul Gautam Adani rapidly climbs the ranks of Bloomberg's Billionaire Index.2 years ago
Rob Picheta and Eric Cheung, CNN
Tsunami warnings issued after 6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, causing buildings to collapse and triggering tsunami warnings.2 years ago
Dakin Andone, Haley Brink and Melissa Alonso, CNN
Hurricane Fiona causing ‘catastrophic’ flooding in Puerto Rico as the territory remains without power
Hurricane Fiona made landfall along the extreme southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, near Punta Tocon, at 3:20 p.m. ET Sunday with winds of 85 mph.2 years ago
Shelby Lofton
Utah beekeepers honor Queen Elizabeth II through historic tradition
While world leaders are in London ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey, some locals are symbolically honoring the queen.2 years ago
ELENA BECATOROS and LEO CORREA, Associated Press
Ukraine alleges torture at village near Russian border
In a dank basement behind the local supermarket, metal bars cordon off a corner of the room to form a large cell.2 years ago
MIKE CORDER, JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
Biden’s among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II
U.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen's state funeral. The funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey will be a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. The president made the sign of the cross and put his hand to his heart as he stood quietly near the casket in the ornate 900-year-old Westminster Hall. People across Britain paused for a minute of silence at 8 p.m. to honor the queen. King Charles III, meanwhile, held a reception for heads of state and other leaders Sunday evening at Buckingham Palace.2 years ago
Simone McCarthy and Kathleen Magramo, CNN
Hong Kong court sentences speech therapists to 19 months in prison over ‘seditious’ children’s books
(CNN) — A Hong Kong court on Saturday sentenced five speech therapists to 19 months in prison over children’s books deemed to be seditious, in a case that rights defenders say marks a major blow to free speech amid a tightening of civil liberties in the Chinese territory. On Wednesday, Lorie Lai, Melody Yeung, Sidney […]2 years ago
Ivana Kottasová
Queen Elizabeth’s children hold vigil beside her coffin
King Charles III and his siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward had held a brief vigil beside Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in Westminster Hall on Friday, joining members of the military who have mounted a continuous watch over her remains for the past two days.2 years ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Slow-moving fireball over Scottish skies keeps experts guessing
Hundreds of people across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern parts of England spotted an unusual fireball lighting up the night sky Wednesday.2 years ago
