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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the start of trading on Monday. Stocks around the world tumbled over fears of the omicron variant.

Stocks around the world were hit hard by omicron fears. Here are 3 things to know

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 433 points and other exchanges around the world tumbled on Monday over fears about the omicron variant.

Federal Appeals Court Panel Clears Path To Executions, Throwing Out Lower Court Order

A three-judge panel split 2-1 in a decision vacating an injunction issued in November that had scuttling planned executions of four inmates.

Police arrest a person as they walk the line to remove all truckers and supporters after a court injunction gave police the power to enforce the law after protesters blocked the access leading from the Ambassador Bridge, linking Detroit and Windsor, as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions in Windsor, Ontario, Sunday.

Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters

The U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries.

Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a one-way masker. With mask mandates going away, is that helpful?

Even as mask mandates on transportation and public spaces are being lifted, some folks still want to mask up to reduce the risk of a coronavirus infection. Here's a guide to one-way masking.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Perry, Ga., on Sept. 25, 2021.

Donald Trump is suing the N.Y. attorney general, in a bid to end her investigation

The former president filed suit on Monday against Letitia James, seeking to short circuit her civil investigation into his business practices.

Debris from Russia's antisatellite weapons test is a hazard for ISS astronauts

Russia has conducted an antisatellite weapons test. The resulting debris field has forced astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter while the debris flies by in orbit.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, seen here at the U.S. Capitol in September, announced Monday that he is not seeking another term representing Vermont.

Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy won't seek reelection next year

Leahy, 81, is the longest-serving member of the U.S. Senate.

A 4-year-old can run errands alone ... and not just on reality TV

A Japanese TV show now on Netflix, 'Old Enough!,' has sparked much debate about the wisdom of allowing very young kids to be very independent. Risky? Beneficial? Child development experts weigh in.

A bottle of hydroxychloroquine is seen outside a nursing home in Texas City, Texas, this month.

Federal Scientist Says He Was Removed For Resisting Unproven Coronavirus Treatments

Richard Bright says he was removed from his post because of his "insistence" that the government spend funds on "safe and scientifically vetted solutions" to address the coronavirus.

A mob set this train car afire as they protested railway jobs that set increasingly demanding requirements, shutting out many applicants. What the media called a "job riot" took place in Gaya in the northeast Indian state of Bihar on Jan. 26.

This burning train is a symbol of the anger of India's out-of-work youth

The country is in the midst of a job crisis. The rate of unemployment is about 13% among educated youth. Those who work in the informal sector vie for jobs with no security. Why are things so bad?

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