Former Astros pitcher Octavio Dotel dies in nightclub roof collapse

The roof of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a concert that was being attended by politicians, athletes and others.

Dominican Republic roof collapse: 27 dead, more than 160 injured at nightclub

At least 27 people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital early Tuesday when the roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said.

Worst stock market days in history

Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.

6.9M earthquake strikes near New Britain region of Papua New Guinea

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea's New Britain region on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat and an aftershock. 

US tourist arrested for trying to visit isolated Sentinelese tribe

Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut to entice the Sentinelese tribe, blowing a whistle while he filmed the encounter.

Trump tariffs target remote, uninhabited islands with no U.S. trade

President Donald Trump’s far-reaching new tariffs are going farther than many expected – far enough to reach remote islands where no one lives.

Death toll rises to over 2,700 after earthquake rocks Southeast Asia

Rescue efforts are underway after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. The quake was also felt in Thailand and parts of Mainland China.

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre seriously injured after wreck

Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre says she is on her deathbed after a crash with a school bus in Australia left her with kidney failure.

Who are the Houthi rebels and why is the US targeting them?

The Houthis are a powerful rebel group in Yemen with ties to Iran and a history of attacking U.S. and allied interests. Here’s what to know about the group as U.S. airstrikes continue.

Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know

More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.

U.S. issues travel warning for popular Caribbean island

The U.S. government is warning citizens against travel to a Caribbean island because of serious crime, terrorism and kidnapping risks.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director assaulted by Israeli settlers and detained, activist group says

Activists say Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank, and he was then detained by the Israeli military.

French scientist denied entry into U.S. over criticism of Trump's policies

The Department of Homeland Security claims the scientist was not allowed in the country because he reportedly had “confidential" data in his possession.

EU postpones US trade tariffs after Trump warns of 200% tax on European wine

The European Union has delayed its planned tariffs on US goods, which were set to go into effect at the start of April, pushing them to mid-April instead.

US falls to lowest ever happiness rating in annual report: Here's why

Belief in the kindness of others is a top factor in happiness – and one solid indicator is believing that other people will return a lost wallet.

Parents of missing student believe she drowned
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The parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki are speaking out after asking Dominican Republic Authorities to legally declare her dead.

Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies at age 105

John "Paddy'' Hemingway joined the Royal Air Force and battled Nazi aircraft in the Battle of Britain in 1940.