Nobel Prize In Literature Awarded To Belarusian Writer Svetlana Alexievich
Svetlana Alexievich is known for her work as an investigative journalist in Russia and the former Soviet Union. BuzzFeed News's Max Seddon attended Alexievich's press conference in Minsk on Thursday, where she criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Historic $20.8 Billion Settlement Reached With BP Over Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
This is the largest ever settlement with a single entity, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.
Gunman Kills NSW Civilian Employee Outside Sydney Police Station, Then Is Shot Dead
"I can tell you this was a brutal crime, it was a terrible crime," NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione said.
South Carolina Police Officer Killed Pursuing Suspect At Mall
Officer Greg Alia of the Forest Acres Police Department was fatally shot Wednesday while pursuing a suspicious person at the Richland Mall.
Here's The Video And Transcript Of The Pope's Address To The United Nations
The pope addressed world leaders at the United Nations Friday, speaking on several topics including the environment and poverty.
Pope Francis Praised Iran Nuclear Deal In Speech At The United Nations
In his second day in New York City, the pope delivered an address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
Here's The Full Video And Transcript Of Pope Francis's Historic Address To Congress
Pope Francis became the first pope to address Congress when he delivered a speech Thursday that touched on an array of issues including the death penalty, climate change and the refugee crisis.
Death Toll In Hajj Stampede Rises To At Least 1,621
This makes the September stampede the deadliest in the holy pilgrimage's history, according to an Associated Press count of victims.
German Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn
The automaker announced Friday that Porsche CEO Matthias Müller had been chosen to replace Martin Winterkorn as the company's CEO.
Photos Of Pope Delivering Mass In Holguin's Revolution Square
Pope Francis holds mass at Revolution Square in Holguin, Cuba on Monday, a day after holding mass at Revolution Square in Havana.
Emissions Cheating Software Found In 2.1 Million Audis
Volkswagen has said it is "deeply sorry" after its vehicles were found to contain a device designed to dodge U.S. federal emissions standards.
Two High School Students Killed In Houston Bus Crash
The yellow school bus was carrying four students when it drove off an overpass Tuesday. Two students were killed while the other two students and bus driver suffered serious injuries.
First Same-Sex Marriage License Issued After Kim Davis Returns To Work
But the Kentucky clerk, who returned to the Rowan County Clerk's Office on Monday, questioned the validity of the marriage licenses issued by her deputy clerks, saying the licenses will not be authorized by her.
Suspected Gunman In Kentucky State Trooper Death Has Been Shot And Killed
Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder was fatally wounded when suspect Joseph Thomas Johnson-Shanks allegedly opened fire on his cruiser. Police said the suspect had been shot and killed Monday morning following an overnight manhunt.
Louisiana Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop Dies
Louisiana state trooper Steven Vincent succumbed to his injuries Monday. The shooter, John Daigle, is in police custody.
China's Stock Sell-Off Causes Markets To Plunge More Than 8%
Investors sold Chinese stocks in a panic Monday, driving markets down 8.5% — marking the biggest single day loss since 2007.
A British Man Held Hostage By Al-Qaeda For 18 Months Has Been Rescued
British national Douglas Robert Semple, 64, was freed Saturday during a military intelligence operation carried out by the United Arab Emirates.
Two More Fatalities In New York City Legionnaires' Outbreak, No New Cases Reported
The waterborne disease has killed 12 people and infected 113, making it the largest outbreak in the city's history. The city council is drafting new legislation that will require all cooling towers be registered with the city and inspected quarterly.
Here's Video Of A Submarine Caught Carrying 8 Tons Of Cocaine
That's worth $181 million.
2 Arrested In Bangladesh Blogger Killing
Niloy Neel was attacked at his home in the capital city, Dhaka. He is the fourth blogger to be murdered in Bangladesh this year, the BBC reported.