The U.S. and allies were set to miss a new deadline in talks aimed at a formal deal on Iran’s nuclear program. "We’re not there yet," State Department spokesman John Kirby said in Washington. … [Read more...]
Hammer May Have Been Used in Florida Doctor’s Murder
A hammer may have been used in the murder of a Florida doctor who was found dead one week ago inside her home, police reportedly told the victim’s neighbors. Teresa Sievers was found dead June 29 inside her Bonita Springs home, authorities said. Her death has been ruled a homicide. … [Read more...]
Suspect in SF Pier Death Says Shooting Was an Accident
The man suspected of killing a woman at a popular San Francisco pier said the shooting was an accident, claiming he found a gun wrapped in a T-shirt and it went off when he picked it up. … [Read more...]
Greece Debt Crisis: Finance Minister Varoufakis Resigns
Greece's combative finance minister has resigned, hours after voters backed his call to reject creditors' demands for more austerity in a referendum. Yanis Varoufakis said it was felt his departure would be helpful in finding a solution to the country's debt crisis. … [Read more...]
This Is What the Largest Lego American Flag Looks Like
Oh, say can you see ... this giant American flag made from LEGOs? It should be pretty easy to spot because it’s the largest of its kind, constructed from over 100,000 LEGO bricks. … [Read more...]
A Satellite’s First Look at Earth Has a Stunning Photo of the Sahara
Sentinel-2A conducted its first ever scan of Earth on June 27th. The result was this gorgeous image of the Sahara in central Algeria, showing a glorious terrain of rocks and sand. … [Read more...]
New Ebola Cases Spread Fear as Officials Race to Halt Outbreak
Confirmation of new Ebola infections in Liberia this week have brought back fears that another outbreak could run rampant in the West African country, but experts caution that the government and aid organizations are far more prepared now to stop the spread of the deadly virus. … [Read more...]
Teen Bitten by Shark Off Isle of Palms, South Carolina
A teenage boy was bitten by a shark in Isle of Palms, South Carolina -- the latest in a string of incidents has made headlines in recent weeks. According to Isle of Palms Fire Chief Ann Graham, the boy was bitten on his leg Tuesday evening after 6 p.m. and suffered non life-threatening injuries. … [Read more...]
NASA Proves Mars Isn’t Just One Big Desert
If you’ve spent any time looking at the average satellite image of Mars, you’d be forgiven for concluding that our nearest planetary neighbor is actually just one gigantic sandy wasteland. But as this close-up image of the Aureum Chaos proves, Martians don’t just hide in the sand. … [Read more...]
An Overlooked Hero of Navy SEALs’ Operation Red Wings
When Ed and Suzanne Kristensen first heard about a Chinook helicopter being shot down in eastern Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, at first they feared for their Navy SEAL son Erik, who was deployed there at the time, but were reassured by a Navy friend that he likely wouldn't have been aboard. … [Read more...]