The Netherlands is already home to the world’s first solar road (or bike lane, technically). Now, the country could soon be the first to use recycled plastic as pavement. The idea for plastic roads comes from VolkerWessels, a Netherlands-based construction firm. According to the company, plastic roads would be a “virtually maintenance free product” that’s “unaffected by … [Read more...]
Muslim Man Charged by British in Plot Against U.S. Military
A Muslim delivery driver used his rides to scout the largest U.S. air base in Britain, all the while planning to run over an American serviceman, kill him with a knife and detonate a suicide vest, according to UK prosecutor Mark Dawson. … [Read more...]
More Lasers Reported Over New York and New Jersey
Four more planes reportedly spotted lasers several thousand feet in the air over New York and New Tuesday night, bringing the total to 20 similar incidents in the last week. … [Read more...]
Record Quantity of Meth Seized in German Capital
Berlin police say they've made the biggest seizure ever of methamphetamine in the German capital, confiscating 4.5 kilograms (about 10 pounds) of the synthetic drug worth some 675,000 euros ($735,000) and arresting two alleged dealers. … [Read more...]
Ebola Survivor Dr. Kent Brantly Returns to Liberia
It was a year ago that Ebola — and Dr. Kent Brantly — became household names. In his own words, Dr. Brantly discusses the need for awareness, and explains why his family returned to the west African nation. … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Special Olympics World Games
The Special Olympics World Games are making historical past in Los Angeles. The metropolis is formally opening its host doorways as we speak and welcoming nationwide delegations from greater than 165 nations. … [Read more...]
Iran Decides to Have Panel Study Nuclear Deal Before Voting
The Iranian Parliament will wait at least 80 days before voting on a nuclear agreement reached last week with world powers, as legislators decided on Tuesday to form a committee to study the accord, state radio reported. … [Read more...]
Husband Was Strangled in DC Mansion Slayings
In the DC Mansion Slayings, businessman Savvas Savopoulos died by strangulation, in addition to blunt-force trauma, prosecutors said today in a preliminary hearing for Daron Wint, who is charged in the slayings of Savopoulos, his wife, Amy, his son and his housekeeper. … [Read more...]
Girls Escape Uninjured When Car Crashes Into Bedroom
Two young girls escaped without injury when a driver hit another car, pushing it right into their Salem, Oregon, bedroom. Around 3 a.m. Saturday, a driver hit a parked car head-on, sending the parked car into a house, according to the Marion County Fire District. … [Read more...]
Authorities Find Man Dead in Home Near Lake Wylie
Authorities discovered a man dead inside his home near Lake Wylie on Sunday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police stated a man was discovered dead inside a home on Plantation Woods Drive near four p.m. … [Read more...]