Russian Man Posing With Hand Grenade For Photo Dies After Pulling Out Pin
A Russian man sent an image to his friend showing himself holding the grenade moments before it detonated, killing him instantly. Police said that he had sent several images to friends where he posed with the hand grenade and it indicated he had not intended to take his own life.
North Korea Latest Missile Launch Tested Hwasong-15, Its Longest-Range ICBM Yet
North Korea tested a missile Wednesday that flew higher, and demonstrated a longer range, than any of its past tests, despite repeated warnings from President Donald Trump.
WATCH: Crocodile Lunges At British Tourist Standing By River In Australia
Queensland's Department of Environment and Heritage Protection said a tourist was bitten by a saltwater crocodile while she was standing on a creek bank in Cape Tribulation in Australia.
WATCH: New Zealand Police Releases ‘World’s Most Entertaining Recruitment Video’
A recruitment video, which was released by the New Zealand police, has been called its "most entertaining recruitment video yet." It stars 70 real officers, the police band, Police Commissioner Mike Bush and even the country's social media star William Waiirua who makes a cameo.
WATCH: Firefighters Rescue Man Stuck In Garbage Truck In Philadelphia
A man, who got stuck in a garbage truck in Philadelphia, was rescued by firefighters and is said to be in a critical condition after suffering abdomen, hip and leg injuries.
Ivanka Trump Trip To India: GES 2017 Talk Will Focus On Women
India hopes the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 will offer the country new opportunities to attract investment. Ivanka Trump will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session, along with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Egypt Air, Virgin Atlantic Airplanes Collide, Clip Wings At JFK Airport
An Egypt Air Flight headed to Cairo was moving on Taxiway Kilo when its right wing collided with the left wing of a Virgin Atlantic Airlines flight at the JFK airport in New York.
Chicago Mother Who Killed Disabled Daughter Found Dead Of Apparent Suicide
A woman was sentenced in 2016 after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her adult daughter. She said she had cancer and feared for her daughter’s future as her own health declined.
New Jersey Church Vandal Arrested After Being Caught On Security Camera
Zuri C. Towns, 45, confessed to breaking signs and windows at five African-American churches in Morristown, New Jersey. He was charged with four counts of criminal mischief.
Indian Man Complaining Of Food Poisoning Had Nails, Coins In His Stomach
Surgeons at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India, operated and removed 7 kilograms of foreign objects including nails and coins from a man's stomach. He is believed to be suffering from mental health problems.
Who Is Leandra English? Trump Administration Sued Over Mulvaney's Appointment To CFPB
Leandra English was appointed deputy director as CFPB Director Richard Cordray stepped down. But hours later, President Trump named Mulvaney as the acting director, leaving it unclear which of the two was the lawful head of the CFPB.
Miss Universe 2017 Winner: South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Wins Crown
After winning the crown, the 22-year-old Nel-Peters has earned a yearlong salary, a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign and more prizes.
WATCH: Australian Woman Terrified After Spotting Giant Spider In Car
A massive spider hitched a ride with a woman in Australia. The woman noticed the creepy critter but did not know how to get it out of her car, so she kept driving for 20 minutes.
Freddie Mercury Death Anniversary: 20 Famous Sayings By ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Songwriter
Mercury died at the age of 45 on Nov. 24, 1991 at his home in Kensington, London. The official cause of death was revealed to be bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS.
British Woman Wants 'Sleeping Beauty' Removed From School Curriculum For Non-Consensual Kiss
Sarah Hall from North Shields in England argued "Sleeping Beauty" promotes unacceptable behavior and portrays wrong perspectives about consent.
Denver Coffee Shop’s 'Gentrifying' Sign Sparks Fury, Prompts Boycott Calls
Ink! Coffee, which advertises on its website that it sells "socially conscious coffee," posted the sign outside its store in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, which was once known as the "Harlem of the West."
North Koreans Defecting To Japan? 8 Men Wash Ashore In Wooden Boat
The wreckage of what is believed to be North Korean boats regularly washes ashore in northern Japan during the winter season due to seasonal winds.
Who Is Rory Farquharson? Malia Obama's 'Mystery Guy' A Harvard Sophomore
Rory Farquharson joined Harvard University in the fall of 2016 while Malia Obama followed in her parents' footsteps by enrolling at the Ivy League school in the fall of 2017.
WATCH: Bear Family Runs From California Shopping Center After Policeman Chases Them
A mother bear and two cubs were spotted in Tahoe City recently. Video of the bears was captured by a Placer County sheriff's deputy who was patrolling the Lighthouse Center shopping area.
Congressman John Conyers Refuses To Resign Amid Sexual Harassment Controversy
The allegations against Conyers surfaced on Nov. 20 in a BuzzFeed News report which cited court documents indicating the congressman repeatedly made sexual advances to female staff members.
Brock Franklin, Child Sex Trafficker, Sentenced To Record 472 Year Prison Term
Brock Franklin was originally indicted by a statewide grand jury in 2015. Prosecutors said he used drugs and violence to control young girls and routinely forced them to have sex with him, and sold their services online.
MS-13 Gang Member Charged With Stabbing, Decapitation, Ripping Out Heart Of Victim
A man was likely killed between December 2016 and March 2017 by MS-13 gang members in Washington, D.C., Police discovered his body in a shallow grave on Sept. 5. Investigators thought him to be a Hispanic male.
Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas: 10 Delicious Food Recipes For Work And Parties
As an annual celebration of the harvest and its bounty, moreover, Thanksgiving falls under a category of festivals that spans cultures, continents, and millennia. Thanksgiving also bears a resemblance to the ancient Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot.
California Student Facing Grand Theft Charge For Removing Senior's MAGA Hat
In a now-viral video of the incident, a UC Riverside student stormed into the office with a MAGA hat and declared: "UCR is letting people wear this s--- on campus? Make American Great Again, really? There were lynchings and genocide and mass deportations."
Who Is Cyntoia Brown? Child Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed Since 2004
Cyntoia Brown was sentenced to life in prison in 2004 for shooting and killing a man, who paid her for sex while she was just 16 years old. During her trial in 2004, the girl had testified that she was choked, beaten, and raped frequently.
WATCH: North Korean Soldier Defecting To South Korea Shot, Rescued
North Korea violated the armistice agreement ending the Korean War, by firing across and physically crossing the border in pursuit of the defector, according to a U.N. Command statement.
Karen Fonseca, Woman Behind Anti-Trump Car Sticker Arrested On Unrelated Fraud Charges
A photo posted on social media by a Houston-area sheriff this week showing a truck sticker with an expletive directed toward President Donald Trump went viral. The sheriff said the sticker could violate a disorderly conduct law.
Chance The Rapper Performs 'Come Back Barack' On SNL, Twitter Loves It
Chance the Rapper, who hosted SNL this week, performed a song alongside cast members Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson, with all three lamenting the end of former President Barack Obama's presidency.
Boy, 5, Fatally Crushed In Atlanta Restaurant’s Rotating Wall, Family Sues Hotel
Police said the boy wandered away from his family’s table at the restaurant In Atlanta and got his head stuck between tables. The rotating floor reportedly shut off automatically when he was struck. The lawsuit disagreed with police statements.
David Cassidy 'Conscious' After Being Hospitalized With Organ Failure, Needs Liver Transplant
Earlier this year, Cassidy revealed that he was battling dementia and could no longer perform. According to reports, he was having trouble remembering the lyrics to songs he has been singing for 50 years.
