More than 3,700 people were killed in Syria's civil war this year
The count, by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, comes after more than a decade of a war that's killed at least 350,000 people and displaced millions.
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Daunte Wright's aunt says Kim Potter's conviction is 'bittersweet'
Family members says they're happy about the guilty verdict for the former police officer, who fatally shot Wright in April. But they say it's not true justice.
Our whole family got breakthrough COVID at Thanksgiving. This is what we learned
A reporter's experience with COVID in his young family after a gathering of relatives could help you navigate the Christmas holidays.
Ferry fire kills at least 39 in southern Bangladesh
A huge fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving of dead and injured as passengers jumped off the vessel to swim to shore, officials said.
Coronavirus FAQ: Remind me, how do you define mild, moderate and severe COVID?
As researchers try to determine the severity of cases caused by the omicron variant, the question of what exactly constitutes mild, moderate and severe COVID is weighing on people's minds.
How the Soviet Union's collapse explains the current Russia-Ukraine tension
To understand the friction between Russia and Ukraine, it's important to go back to 1991. Exactly 30 years ago this weekend, the Soviet Union formally dissolved and broke up into 15 separate nations.
4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'
We spoke to four archaeologists of different specialties, who told us what they thought were some of the most important developments in their field in 2021.
People face long lines as they rush to get tested for COVID ahead of the holidays
Americans are scrambling to find out if they're COVID-free so they can go through with their plans. But for many, that means queuing up for hours or tracking down scarce at-home testing kits.
COVID-19 spike worsens Africa's severe poverty, hunger woes
In Zimbabwe and other African nations, the virus's resurgence is threatening the survival of millions. The United Nations says about 9 in 10 of the world's extremely poor live in Africa.
LA police kill teenage girl while firing on male suspect in clothing store shooting
Los Angeles police fatally shot a 14-year-old girl in a clothing store dressing room Thursday as officers fired on an assault suspect and a bullet pierced a wall and struck the girl, authorities say.