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Twenty years ago it was feared that when the calendar flipped to Jan. 1, computer systems would fail to cope with the change and malfunction — leading to global chaos. It didn't happen.

Five years ago, Newark, N.J., gave a valentine to residents: a building lot for a $1,000. It was a nice idea, but only a handful of the people awarded those lots were able to build.

In 2016, Jackson Browne went to Haiti to donate recording equipment to a local music studio. The songs recorded there since became a new album: Let The Rhythm Lead: Haiti Song Summit, Vol. 1.

The revised figures from Wuhan, the city that was the original epicenter of the outbreak, add 1,290 deaths, bringing the total for the city to 3,869.

Tom Moore, who served as an army captain in World War II, had originally aimed to raise $1,250 before his 100th birthday on April 30. More than 347,000 people have donated so far to his effort.

New York City's battle with COVID-19. We’ll look back at the trajectory of the disease and what lessons can be gleaned for other cities facing outbreaks.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani now says he will free 1,500 Taliban prisoners starting this week and 3,500 more during yet-to-start peace talks with the Taliban.

Hawaii is heavily Democratic and the primary is the most competitive election. Hawaii Gov. David Ige appeared to hold onto his job, while former Rep. Ed Case looks set to return to Washington.

The Mendocino Complex Fire, the biggest in the state's history, now covers 457 square miles. Officials previously estimated Aug. 15 for its containment, but now say it won't be until Sept. 1.

Wildlife officials in India are trying to catch a tiger thought to be responsible for the deaths of several people. So far, no luck. But could the secret to success be under their noses?