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Four years into the construction of Beijing's tallest skyscraper, its architects received an unexpected request from the city's authorities.

• Suspect in deputy's killing was wanted for parole violation

The fast-moving scandal involving President Donald Trump and allegations that he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate his political rival Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, has upended politics in Washington, DC, and turned Democrats toward an impeachment investigation. There is no evidence that either Biden did anything wrong.

Host Japan produced another stunning Rugby World Cup upset to beat Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka Saturday.

Analysis: EU is in no mood to do Boris Johnson any favors

Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are barreling toward historic impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex secretly visited a memorial for murdered South Africa student Uyinene Mrwetyana earlier this week, Buckingham Palace confirmed to CNN.

How seriously is Boris Johnson taking Brexit? Not very, is the view of a growing number of people.

It's got year-round sunshine. It's got incredible beaches. It's got ancient historical sites. It's got theme parks. It's got luxury hotels. It's got adventure. It's got relaxation.

A 10-year-old African American girl who was beaten up on a school bus in upstate New York told police her two attackers called her the N-word as the bus monitor did nothing, according to court documents obtained by CNN affiliate WWNY.

Both the US Army and the Los Angeles Police Department will be on alert -- and one theater chain has banned all costumes -- during the screening of "Joker."

Nearly a month after Hurricane Dorian pulverized part of the Bahamas, officials say there are still 600 people missing.

Chynna Deese's family says she was a ray of sunshine, exuding genuine happiness and an intense love of life.

A Houston-area deputy who was the first Sikh member of his department was fatally shot from behind Friday, authorities said.

The mysterious death of a young woman in Thailand, whose body was found in the lobby of an apartment building, has gripped the nation and highlighted the risks women who work in the service and promotions industry face.

The chairmen of three House committees subpoenaed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Friday over his failure to produce answers about Ukraine.

Kurt Volker, US special envoy to Ukraine, has resigned one day after the release of a whistleblower report alleging a coverup by the White House of a call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.

Rob Garrison, best known for his work as part of the "Karate Kid" franchise has died, his representative confirmed to CNN.

The BBC faces a growing backlash and calls to overturn its decision to reprimand an anchor for her comments about US President Donald Trump.

The White House acknowledged Friday that administration officials directed a now-infamous Ukraine call transcript be filed in a highly classified system, confirming allegations contained in a whistleblower complaint that have roiled Washington.

USA flanker John Quill is flying home from the Rugby World Cup in Japan following a dangerous tackle that saw him become the first player of the tournament to be red carded.

After a whiplash week, America is facing the reality of a new long national nightmare over a potentially corrupt presidency.

Is Britain being led by political trolls? Anyone looking at the state of the UK political scene these days would be forgiven for asking that question.

Domino's lovers -- get ready for your dream job.

Britain's Duke of Sussex will make "a particularly significant and poignant journey" during his 10-day tour of southern Africa, when he honors his mother's legacy on Friday and returns to the site of his mother's famous minefield walk.

The western Indian city of Pune was battered by 140 mm (5.5 inches) of rain in 48 hours this week, in what the Maharashtra state chief minister called an "unprecedented" level of monsoon rain.

Hips don't lie and neither do Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's Twitter accounts.

Jim bent over, collapsed and started crying.

Hong Kong's embattled Chief Executive Carrie Lam took part in a community dialogue session with members of the public on Thursday, the first such meeting since anti-government protests began 16 weeks ago.

Two all plant-based patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun? Not yet. But McDonald's is partnering with Beyond Meat on a plant-based burger in Canada. And Beyond Meat investors love the news.

Artist and photographer Simon Procter began shooting fashion shows by accident.

A pharmaceutical company that whistleblowers alleged paid doctors to prescribe its main drug and urged salespeople to push it as a way to control unruly dementia patients will pay more than $100 million to settle government fraud allegations.

A Georgia woman and her ex-boyfriend were arguing in her car two years ago when her driver's side window shattered and she blacked out.

An inmate at an Ohio prison had a cell phone and marijuana delivered to him by drone, police said.

In audio obtained by the Los Angeles Times, President Donald Trump says that whoever provided the whistleblower with information about his call with the Ukrainian President is "close to a spy," adding that in the old days spies were dealt with differently.

Some travel the globe in search of historic locales, to eat and drink the local cuisine, or to kick back on a beautiful beach. Others are motivated by shopping for stylish goods.

For the third straight year, elite hackers from around the world who spent a long weekend hacking into voting equipment have released a report detailing vulnerabilities in machines still in use across the country.

WAVE Reporter Sara Rivest was kissed on the cheek by a stranger during a live show. The man is now being charged with harassment with physical contact according to police.

A United Airlines flight was diverted to Denver, Colorado, Wednesday night to free a passenger stuck in the bathroom.