Classmates celebrate 6-year-old after he battles leukemia
iStock(NEW YORK) — Only 6 years old, John Oliver Zippay has endured a battery of medical procedures that would test even the most stoic adult. John, nicknamed, “JO,” was diagnosed with leukemia at just 3 years old.
Philippine officials warn of 'volcanic tsunami' following eruption near Manila
iStock/pxhidalgo(NEW YORK) — Officials in the Philippines have warned residents of a possible “volcanic tsunami” following the eruption of a small volcano near the capital of Manila. The main crater for the Taal Volcano in the Batangas
Nuclear power alert 'sent in error,' Canadian utility company says
iStock(TORONTO) — A Canadian utility company has retracted an alert stating that a nuclear power incident occurred at a power plant east of Toronto. The “emergency bulletin” was sent to residents in the province of Ontario on
Royal family to discuss Meghan and Harry’s 'next steps'
iStock/oversnap(LONDON) — The royal family will gather on Monday at Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate to discuss “next steps” following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s announcement that they will “step back as senior members” of Britain’s royal
Man rescued after spending 3 weeks in the Alaskan wilderness
iStock(SALT LAKE CITY) — A man who survived more than three weeks in the Alaskan wilderness after a fire burned down his home and killed his dog was rescued after writing “SOS” in the snow. Troopers from
Manhunt on for gunman who wounded 5, including 3 juveniles, at Colorado house party
iStock (DENVER) — A manhunt is underway in Colorado for at least one gunman who opened fire at a crowded house party in a Denver suburb, wounding five people, including three juveniles, police said. The shooting occurred
Sole Iranian female Olympic medalist Kimia Alizadeh defects from country, she says
iStockKimia Alizadeh, the sole woman to ever have won a medal at the Olympics for the country of Iran, has defected from the country and moved to Europe, she announced on social media. The 21-year-old, who won
Police investigating deaths of infant twins at homeless shelter
iStock(NEW YORK) — Police are investigating the deaths of infant twins after they died of cardiac arrest at a New York City-funded shelter. The New York Police Department responded to a call for help at the Landing
Woman claims diaper delivery from Amazon contained human waste
iStock(JERSEY CITY, N.J.) — A woman in New Jersey claims she got a very unpleasant — and potentially hazardous — Amazon delivery this week when she ordered two boxes of diapers. Nassly Sales from Jersey City, New
Hero parishioner who stopped shooter will receive state's highest civilian honor
iStock(GRANBURY, Texas) — A Granbury, Texas, man who bravely jumped into action last month by gunning down an active shooter at a church is expected to receive the state’s highest civilian honor. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced