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December 13, 2023

WATCH: Tree hit by lightning strike shatters into man's car, narrowly missing driver

Dash camera footage captured a man in Australia's lucky escape after lightning struck a nearby tree, causing it to explode and crush his car.

December 13, 2023

NFL owners approve boost to international game schedule; Brazil slated to host 2024 regular-season game

The NFL's international plan continues to expand after team owners voted in favor of São Paulo, Brazil, hosting a regular-season game as early as next year.

December 13, 2023

Rembrandt portraits go on display after almost 200 years in private collection

Rembrandt-painted portraits of Jan Willemsz van der Pluym and his wife, Jaapgen, are once again visible to the public after nearly 200 years in a private collection.

December 13, 2023

Pope confirms plans to visit home Argentina after invitation from once-fierce critic President Javier Milei

A visit by Pope Francis to his native Argentina is "pending" following an invitation from the newly elected President Javier Milei, who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.

December 13, 2023

US activist and comedian found stabbed to death in Colombia after being held for ransom

An Asian American man was allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom in Colombia on Sunday before his captors stabbed him to death and tossed him over a bridge and into a ravine

December 13, 2023

North Carolina officer receives 40-hour suspension after using excessive force during woman's arrest

A North Carolina police officer has been suspended for 40 hours after using excessive force during the arrest of a Black woman in Charlotte., authorities say.

December 13, 2023

Javier Milei, newly elected Argentinian president, begins 'shock therapy' by devaluing peso against dollar

Argentina's new government has announced that it is devaluing its currency by more than 50% against the US dollar as part of a drastic effort to combat the nation’s economic woes.

December 13, 2023

World Series of Poker officials believe game's health 'tremendously strong' despite large sporting landscape

Poker has a handful of challenges to stay relevant in an ever-growing sports landscape. World Series of Poker officials believe the sport is just fine.

December 12, 2023

Hundreds of eggs spill onto Washington state highway following head-on semi collision caught on video

A traffic jam was caused along a Washington State highway after a semi collision left dozens of eggs spread across the road, according to Washington State Patrol.

December 12, 2023

Plane crashes in desert near Arizona-Nevada border

The cause of a plane crash that took the life of the pilot after it went down in Arizona over the weekend is under investigation.