See Hurricane Otis' widespread damage to Acapulco, Mexico through satellite images
The images reveal the extensive damage to the Pearl of the Pacific, which has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 27 lives. Four people were still missing at last check from Mexico’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection.
US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
Israeli troops conduct brief raid in Gaza to 'prepare' for expected full-scale incursion
The war, sparked by Hamas' bloody incursion into southern Israel on Oct. 7, is already the deadliest of five fought between Israel and Hamas in the last 15 years.
'Acapulco has been destroyed': Hurricane Otis blamed for 27 deaths as survivors recover from historic storm
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Increase in harassment against Muslim, Jewish Americans reported since Hamas attacks
Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
Hurricane Otis makes historic Category 5 landfall as 'nightmare scenario' unfolds near Acapulco, Mexico
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
Now freed, an Israeli hostage describes the 'hell' of harrowing Hamas assault, frightening capture
Yocheved Lifschitz spoke a day after Hamas released her and another hostage. Lifschitz's husband remains a hostage in Gaza. She was among the more than 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants.
Half-eaten 9-foot great white washed up in Australia, experts blame killer whales
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.
World's oldest dog ever dies, aged 31 (or about 217 in dog years)
'Bobi' lived on a farm in Portugal with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner was just 8 years old.
US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea
Washington renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including “those of its coast guard — anywhere in the South China Sea."
Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report
Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.
Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
Norma slams into Mexico’s southern Baja California Peninsula, lashing region with heavy rain, high winds
An elevated weather station in the hills overlooking Cabo San Lucas reported multiple wind gusts of more than 90 mph, with a peak gust of 107 mph.
Man poses as mannequin in storefront, goes on shopping spree after mall closes
An alleged thief found a clever way to hide from authorities in Poland — posing in a store window as a mannequin.
Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Cabo San Lucas as a Category 1
The once Category 4 hurricane weakened substantially before landfall which helped spare communities around Cabo San Lucas from more extensive damage.
83-year-old wreckage of likely British WWII submarine discovered off Norway's coast
In addition to the submarine, six other wrecks were observed during a cruise this spring. Only one of these was previously known.
2 American hostages released from Gaza, Fox News is told
As of Friday morning, 11 Americans were unaccounted since beginning of Israel-Hamas war.
Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war
President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.
Gaza waits for humanitarian aid, as Israel tells troops to ‘be ready’ for ground invasion
Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
Israeli-American puts up posters with faces of Israeli hostages around Austin
In Austin, one Israeli-American is hoping to put a human face to the suffering in Israel by putting up posters with the faces of Israeli hostages.