Authorities rescued Saturday a hiker stranded in a creek during winter weather at Zion National Park in Utah after his leg got stuck in quicksand. The hiker’s companion called 911 after hiking for an additional three to find cell service. (Feb 19)
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Marines train in climate that mimics Russia, Korea
At the Marine Corps’ Mountain Warfare Training Center near Lake Tahoe, commanders are training troops for a more capable, high tech enemy like Russia, North Korea or China. U.S. forces could face extreme cold in one of those future hotspots. (Feb…
One of Antarctica’s biggest glaciers has a giant hole under it. What would happen if it collapsed?
Researchers discovered a giant cavity inside Thwaites Glacier, considered one of the most dangerous in the world. What happens if it collapses?
Trump administration pushed for sale of nuclear plants to Saudi Arabia, Democrats say in report
Trump administration officials advocated for a plan to build dozens of nuclear power plants in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by House Democrats.
Juarez, Mexico, sees a return in violence
Ciudad Juarez, a city of 1.4million people, sits across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas.
Here’s why Donald Trump will threaten Venezuela’s military leaders during a speech in Florida
President Trump’s speech is directed at Florida’s Venezuelan community as he tries to appeal to Latino voters heading into the 2020 election.
American and British ISIS brides Hoda Muthana and Shamima Begum plead to go home
Hoda Muthana and Shamima Begum fled to Syria to marry Islamic State group fighters. Now they want to come home.
Taiwan sky shines bright as lantern festival kicks off
Visitors flock to Pingxi Village in northern Taiwan for the island’s annual lantern festival.
Video provided by AFP
Girls sport their ancestors’ hair for lunar new year in China
Girls with large headpieces made from the hair of their ancestors, wearing intricately patterned dresses, dance in isolated villages in southwest China to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Video provided by AFP
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Taiwan couples race piggyback for lunar new year glory
More than two dozen couples take part in a piggyback contest in Taiwan as part of the Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan. Video provided by AFP