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Denver mayor accused of sexual harassment by former member of security team, report says A former member of Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s security detail claimed the Democratic politician sexually harassed her while she was on his team, according to a report.

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Former Yankees GM refuses kidney donation offers from his children A former New York Yankees general manager turned his children’s offers to donate a new kidney as he battles kidney failure.

Gunmen open fire on officer in SW Pakistan, killing 2 guards Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on a vehicle carrying a senior police officer in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing two of his guards but the officer escaped unhurt.

Lebanon PM in Saudi for 1st visit since strained relations Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has headed to Saudi Arabia in his first visit to the kingdom since his now-reversed resignation from Riyadh late last year in a bizarre sequence of events that deeply strained relations between the two countries.

Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark It's the biggest shark — and the biggest fish — in the sea, often found roaming in warm waters around the globe with its huge mouth agape in search of dinner.

North Korea sent chemical weapons materials to Syria, U.N. experts say North Korea recently delivered 50 tons of materials to Syria for use in building what appears to be a chemical weapons facility, according to a U.N. report, flouting sanctions and likely generating a windfall for the isolated rogue nation.

Watch: United Airlines staffer fights with passenger over baggage Check out this argument between a United Airlines staffer and passenger over whether her carry-on luggage is too big.

United passenger records heated exchange with ‘rude’ airline staff over carry-on bag Though the pair were eventually allowed to board, Natalia says the event left her and her Russian-born mother, who speaks limited English, feeling humiliated.

Chrissy Teigen brings 'emotional support casserole' through airport security She made sure to check with TSA beforehand.

American Airlines passenger films argument with ticket agent An American Airlines passenger taped a heated argument with the ticket agent after missing their flight, claiming the airline treated them like 'animals.'

‘Cocaine babe’ pleads guilty to smuggling $30M drugs on cruise Known as the “cocaine babe,” a Canadian cruise passenger finally plead guilty to smuggling over 200 pounds of cocaine on a Princess Cruise in 2016. Worth between $21 million to $30 million the drug bust was Australia’s largest to ever take place on a boating vessel.

American Airlines staffer filmed squabbling with passengers over missed flight All was not well in the high skies.

Trump Organization under investigation by Panama government over hotel dispute Officials are looking into a dispute between the organization and the hotel owner.

'Cocaine babe' pleads guilty to smuggling drugs on Princess Cruise following sentencing of porn star friend Melina Roberge, 24, and Andre Tamine, 63, have entered guilty pleas in connection with the Aug. 2016 incident after their partner in crime already pleaded guilty in November.

Climber abandons 'completely suicidal' solo ascent of deadly K2 A Polish-Russian mountaineer, who was attempting to become the first person to climb K2 -- one of the world’s deadliest mountains – by himself in the winter, aborted his mission on Sunday over safety concerns.

Airbnb could soon be launching an airline The founder revealed his secret plans.

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Reputed MS-13 defendants laugh, smile as slain teen's family glares Reputed members of the notorious Salvadoran gang MS-13 -- accused of brutally murdering two teenage girls -- laughed and smiled during Tuesday’s court appearance, all while the family of one of the victims watched from the gallery.

Aid groups: Iraqi authorities push refugees to return home International aid agencies say Iraqi authorities are increasing pressure on families in displacement camps in Anbar province to return to their homes ahead of national elections scheduled for May.

Taiwan detains developer of building where quake killed 14 Prosecutors in eastern Taiwan have detained the developer of a building complex that collapsed in an earthquake earlier this month, killing 14 people.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens post Jerusalem tax spat The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has reopened after Israeli officials suspended a plan to impose taxes on church properties in the holy city.

Afghan president calls on Taliban to join in peace talks Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is calling on the Taliban to take part in peace talks to "save the country."

Thousands of well-armed rebel fighters are in Syria's Ghouta The Syrian government's battle to recapture the rebel-held eastern suburbs of Damascus is likely to be a long and bloody fight because of the presence of thousands of battle-hardened fighters who have had years to prepare.

Indian in UAE helped famed actress Sridevi's body come home When famed Indian actress Sridevi died in the United Arab Emirates, a local compatriot helped get her body back home.

Lioness fatally mauls woman at game lodge in South Africa A 22-year-old woman died after she was brutally mauled by a female lion on Tuesday at a game lodge north of Pretoria in South Africa.

Military takeover in Rio sparks fears of police brutality One by one, three black Brazilian men matter-of-factly give tips for interacting with police that sound very much like "the talk" that many black Americans have with their sons.

Brazilian arms dealer indicted in the US for illegal exports One of Brazil's top arms dealers has been charged in the United States with illegally exporting firearms, accessories and ammunition.

Philippine chief justice expects to be impeached, win trial A spokesman for the chief justice on the Philippine Supreme Court says she expects to be impeached by the House of Representatives next month and will go on indefinite leave to prepare for the trial.

California town bans plastic cutlery, straws to protect environment Only paper, wood or bamboo items will be allowed.