President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin went head-to-head over the Middle East and Islamic State terrorists Monday during a showdown at the United Nations, with Obama calling for the ouster of Bashar Assad and Putin arguing that the Syrian leader was the war-torn country's only hope for Syria crisis. … [Read more...]
Life on Mars May Not Be Science Fiction Based on Recent Discovery
That's right, Mars is not just a dusty old planet anymore. Scientists reported signs of liquid water on the surface of Mars. This discovery also implies the existing water on the planet's surface may produce a viable environment for life (even if it is only microbes). … [Read more...]
Pope Francis Meets 9/11 Families and Prays at Ground Zero
Pope Francis visited Ground Zero today. … [Read more...]
House Speaker John Boehner Resigning from Congress
As of the end of October 2015, House Speaker John Boehner is set to resign from Congress per an announcement made by his office this morning. … [Read more...]
Pope Francis’ Full Schedule for U.S. Visit
Pope Francis will arrive in Washington D.C. today to kick off his United States tour after concluding his historic visit to Cuba. … [Read more...]
‘Ginger Extremist’ Found Guilty of Terrorism Over Prince Charles Assassination Plot
Mark Colborne, a 37-year-old red-haired extremist has just been convicted of preparing terrorist acts in London. Prosecutors say according to Colborne's diary they have written proof of plans to assassinate heir to the British throne, Prince Charles with a high-powered rifle. … [Read more...]
Cars and Hikers Swept Away as Flash Flood Rages in Utah
When the thunderstorms hit, it took only a few minutes for Short Creek to turn from a trickle into a lethal torrent, ripping through this community. … [Read more...]
11 Shootings in Arizona Prompt Serial Shooter Fears
Arizona state police said Friday they are questioning two people in connection with a string of 11 confirmed freeway shooting incidents that have put Phoenix area motorists on edge. Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman Bart Graves told Fox News the two being interviewed were "people of interest." … [Read more...]
Bottlenecks Ease for Refugees in Europe in Some Places, Remain in Others
Obstacles eased Thursday at the northern and southern ends of Europe’s ever-crowded migrant trail, with Danish authorities moving to open the path for asylum-seekers to head onward to Sweden and Greece largely clearing a huge backlog that had built up on the tiny tourist island of Lesbos. … [Read more...]
Want to Save Coral Reefs? First, Save the Fish
When deciding how to conserve coral reefs, the mass of fish in an area should take priority over geographic location, a new study has found. Though past research has linked healthy coral reefs to healthy fish populations, this study, published in the Journal of Biogeography by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), is conflicting with common conservation and management … [Read more...]