NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have found the source of a mysterious outbreak that killed sea urchins across the Caribbean last year. Researchers reported Wednesday that a tiny parasite is to blame for the die-off. The long-spined sea urchin hides…
By Hanna Arhirova - Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia, a top official said Sunday, as Orthodox Ukrainians marked the holiday…
By Steve Douglas - AP Sports Writer The Grand National, one of the world's most famous horse races, was delayed Saturday after animal rights activists scaled fences around the perimeter of Aintree racecourse and got onto the track. A total…
ROME (AP) — Excavations in southern Italy have unearthed terracotta bull heads and a figurine of the Greek god Eros riding a dolphin, shining new light on the religious life and rituals of an ancient city, culture ministry officials said…
By Isabel Debre - Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on Saturday to celebrate the ceremony of the "Holy Fire," an ancient ritual that sparked tensions this year with the…
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Grand National, one of the world's most famous horse races, was delayed Saturday after animal rights activists scaled fences around the perimeter of Aintree racecourse and got onto the track. The developments came after three…
UPDATE: By ELAINE GANLEY and BISHR EL TOUNI Associated Press MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Officials say eight people remain missing after the building they lived in exploded and collapsed early Sunday near the port of Marseille. Mounds of burning debris…
CBS Newspath ---EASTER TREATS: Animals at a zoo in London were surprised with colored eggs in celebration of Easter. On Wednesday (4/5), the zoo said nine-month-old Sumatran tiger…
SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the Philippines despite being rejected by the Catholic church.…
(THE CONVERSATION) Boxes of matzah stacked high in grocery stores? It’s almost Passover. Wednesday, April 5, marks the first night of the weeklong Jewish holiday in 2023. For many people who celebrate it, Passover brings to mind memories of Seder meals with…
