Pope Leo departs Vatican ahead of operation to remove nodule
The pontiff said on Sunday he would undergo surgery for a nodule on his lung.
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Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has set a new record for the longest distance traveled on the surface of another planet, the space agency said.
Pennsylvania announces sixth death in measles outbreak as case numbers rise
Latest fatality is unvaccinated woman, 39, with ‘underlying conditions’ but CDC still lists only two deaths nationwide A sixth death has been announced in Pennsylvania ’s measles outbreak, as new figures show cases in the state have risen above 1,100. The most recent fatality was reported in Franklin county on Monday in a statement posted to Facebook by its coroner. The victim was identified as a 39-year-old female who “had several underlying conditions, including a past diagnosis of measles with treatment”.
1 dead in incident on Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster
One guest has died and several others are injured after an incident on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coasters on Monday.
Accused Cornell University student asks for gag order
Lawyers for an accused Cornell student have asked the judge for a gag order to prevent public comments about the case.