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We spoke to four archaeologists of different specialties, who told us what they thought were some of the most important developments in their field in 2021.

A huge fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving of dead and injured as passengers jumped off the vessel to swim to shore, officials said.

Americans are scrambling to find out if they're COVID-free so they can go through with their plans. But for many, that means queuing up for hours or tracking down scarce at-home testing kits.

In Zimbabwe and other African nations, the virus's resurgence is threatening the survival of millions. The United Nations says about 9 in 10 of the world's extremely poor live in Africa.

The South Korean government says it will grant a special pardon to former President Park Geun-hye, 69, who is serving a lengthy prison term for bribery and other crimes.

Los Angeles police fatally shot a 14-year-old girl in a clothing store dressing room Thursday as officers fired on an assault suspect and a bullet pierced a wall and struck the girl, authorities say.

An 11-year-old boy from Oklahoma is being honored for his heroism after he saved a choking classmate and rescued a woman from a house fire in one day.

Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed. A few, however, will stay open for customers.

National Geographic's Gordy Megroz with the details.

The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of the former Michigan State University gymnastics coach and dismissed charges against the school's former president.