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American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say
Jaidaa Taha, Menna Alaa El-Din, Ahmed Rasheed and Simon Lewis, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 3:59 p.m. | Save Story
An American woman journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, and authorities are searching the city for her, two police officials said.
Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on
Geir Moulson, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany's Baltic Sea coast in recent days got stuck again on Tuesday, authorities said, less than a day after swimming free.
Prince Harry's final suit against British tabloids could hang on private eye's disputed statement
Brian Melley, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
The outcome of Prince Harry 's final lawsuit against the British tabloids could rest on the credibility of a private eye who previously admitted snooping on the royal.
Hegseth says next few days in Iran war will be decisive
Reuters | Updated March 31 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
The next few days in the Middle East conflict will be decisive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday, saying there had been major desertions from the Iranian armed forces.
King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
Michael Holden, Reuters | Updated March 31 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British government hopes will help to repair relations with Donald Trump.
NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
It's humanity's first flight to the moon since 1972. In a throwback to Apollo, NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
Maayan Lubell and Pesha Magid, Reuters | Updated March 30 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks.
Mexican immigrant died in US immigration custody, ICE says, marking 14 deaths in 2026
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Updated March 30 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
A Mexican immigrant died in U.S. immigration custody in Los Angeles on March 25, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said on Monday, marking at least 14 deaths in ICE custody in 2026.
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says
Paolo Laudani and Emma Pinedo, Reuters | Posted March 30 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said.
Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu, Reuters | Updated March 30 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Monday talks to end the war in Iran resumed, but again warned Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk U.S attacks on its oil wells and power plants.
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
Hyung-jin Kim, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, and called it a significant development boosting his country's strategic military arsenal, state media reported Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 10:35 a.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV says no one can use God to justify war, and he's praying especially for Christians in the Middle East.
Disney opens World of Frozen in Paris as new CEO showcases the empire that made him
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press | Posted March 29 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
On Sunday, Walt Disney Studios Park became Disney Adventure World as part of a 2 billion euro expansion. "World of Frozen" is the centerpiece.
When did plate tectonics begin? Scientists find new clues
Katie Hunt, CNN | Posted March 29 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The puzzle pieces of Earth's rocky crust are slowly and steadily moving — a process known as plate tectonics.
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attack on Israel, while Marines arrive in region
Menna Alaaeldin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Posted March 28 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel, and additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East.
French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris
Associated Press | Posted March 28 - 11:13 a.m. | Save Story
French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, authorities said Saturday. One suspect was detained and another escaped.
Thieves steal 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe
Dave Graham, Reuters | Posted March 28 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said on Saturday.
Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Alexa St. John and Kiki Sideris, Associated Press | Posted March 28 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Many are guilty of holding onto old electronics, but experts say that if more consumers recycle e-waste, it could drive down the cost of some electronics. Here are some tips.
