Chess champion Magnus Carlsen disqualified for wearing jeans
Top chess player Magnus Carlsen was told he could change and continue competing, but he declined to do so.
Utah man accidentally causes avalanche, rescues trapped brother
The unidentified pair of brothers and their father were snowmobiling on Christmas Eve when the avalanche swept through.
What to know about the Panama Canal's history amid Trump comments
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
An owl came down a chimney and perched on a Christmas tree: See the video
A Virginia family had an unexpected visitor come down their chimney this week.
A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Young dancers take on lead roles in Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"
The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Charlotte Hornets apologize after a gift-giving skit went awry
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
Police issue warning after monkeys spotted roaming Florida city
Police have warned residents to avoid monkeys seen recently in Orange City, Florida.
Ancient inscription may rewrite Christianity's history, researchers say
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
Nancy Pelosi has hip replacement surgery after injury
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after an injury in Europe.
Teenager's mild symptoms were signs of an alarming condition
Lizzie Clark was 13 when she started hearing a constant ringing in her ear. Doctors found a tumor on her facial nerve.
How do you play white elephant? The gift exchange rules, explained
White Elephant gift exchanges are common during the holidays. Here's what to know about the rules of the exchange and how to play.