New York City recorded three more cases of Covid-19’s omicron variant, and Massachusetts reported its first variant infection in a young woman who had traveled out of state. At least 12 U.S. states are now reporting omicron cases.

A German couple was caught attempting to smuggle hundreds and of hundreds of wild spiders and insects packed in plastic containers out of Colombia.

Businesses that only accept cashless forms of payment are facing thousands of dollars in fines from the city of New York for not accepting the legal tender.

Sudan's top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Saturday there are "positive indicators" that measures taken against his country following an October military takeover could soon be lifted. The top general has long insisted the military's move on October...

Belgian philosopher of science Vinciane Despret spoke with Salon about her new book, "Living as a Bird"