Battle For Tikrit Intensifies After Iraqi Troops, Shia Militias Push Into ISIS-Held City
A victory in Tikrit, one of the largest cities under ISIS control, would provide a major boost to the U.S.-led coalition’s efforts in the region.
Utah Passes Mormon Church-Backed Anti-Discrimination Bill Protecting LGBT Residents
The bill, which makes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal, was supported by the Mormon church.
Dwarf Galaxies Orbiting Milky Way Could Hold Vital Clues To Nature Of Dark Matter
The dwarf galaxies, containing nearly 99 percent dark matter, could significantly advance our understanding of the universe.
Koch Brothers Spurn Democrats' Climate Research Inquiry, Call It Infringement Of Fundamental Rights
Responding to a letter from Senate Democrats, Koch Industries declined to share information about climate research funded by the company.
Ireland Legalizes Several Hard Drugs, Including Molly, Shrooms And Meth, Temporarily
An Irish court struck down sections of a 1977 law, making the possession of drugs like ecstasy, crystal meth and ketamine temporarily legal.
Manmohan Singh, Former India Prime Minister, Summoned As Accused In Coalfield Allocation Case
Manmohan Singh, credited with ushering in an era of market reforms, was named as an accused by a New Delhi court on Wednesday.
Blinding Cases Of Syphilis On The West Coast Prompt Health Alert In LA County
Ocular Syphilis develops as a complication of the sexually-transmitted disease, and can cause blindness if left untreated.
Putin Subverting 'Peace Between Nations,' Says UK Foreign Secretary
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "subverting" the peace between nations.
Former ISIS Hostage Says Jihadists Committing Acts That Are 'Impossible To Justify'
French journalist Nicolas Henin, who was held captive by ISIS for 10 months, said that some in the group even regretted their actions.
Climate Change Could Push Global Warming Rate To 1,000-Year High: Study
The Arctic is already the fastest warming part of Earth, and is experiencing accelerated thinning and shrinking of its ice cover.
Senior Greek Official Threatens To 'Flood' Europe With Migrants, Jihadists If Bailout Ends
Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos threatened to flood Europe with migrants and jihadists if the eurozone ended its bailout program.
British Army Could Be Slashed To Its Smallest Number In 250 Years By End Of The Decade
The Royal United Services Institute said the army could face massive spending cuts, after the general elections in May.
Australia's Treatment Of Asylum Seekers Violates International Torture Convention: UN
Reacting to a new U.N. report, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said his country was "sick of being lectured" over its immigration policies.
Florida Environment Officials Barred From Using Terms 'Climate Change', 'Global Warming': Report
Employees of the Department of Environmental Protection were allegedly told to stop using the words in official communications and emails.
Swiss Pilots Begin Attempt To Fly Around The World In Solar-Powered Plane
Solar Impulse-2, a project co-founded by a Swiss businessman and an aeronaut, took off from Abu Dhabi early on Monday.
Does Dark Matter Originate From Higgs Boson? New Theory To Be Tested At CERN's LHC
According to a new theory, Higgs boson decays into a light-carrying photon and a dark matter particle.
Scientists Discover Hypervelocity Star, Ejected By Supernova, Hurtling Through Milky Way
US 708 is hurtling through the Milky Way at about 745 miles per second -- making it the fastest moving object in the galaxy.
New Report Shows Decline In Recidivism Among Transferred Gitmo Detainees
Since 2009, about 5 percent of the detainees released have re-engaged in terrorism, as opposed to nearly 21 percent of those released earlier.
North Carolina Authorities Allow Duke Energy To Release Pollutants Under Draft Permits
The proposed permits for three Duke Energy coal ash facilities near Charlotte allow the company to discharge waste as an “interim step.”
BP Expands In Egypt, Announces $12B Investment In West Nile Delta Gas Fields
BP, which has significant investments in Egypt, said that it has about 65 percent equity in the partnership.
Ancient Martian Ocean Held More Water Than The Arctic
Nearly 4.3 billion years ago -- 200 million years after the formation of Earth -- Mars had more water than the Arctic Ocean currently holds.
Global Food Prices Fall To Lowest Level In 5 Years: FAO
The U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization said that the decline was fueled by "robust supply conditions" and low crude oil prices.
Palestine Liberation Organization Calls For End To 2-Decade-Old Security Agreement With Israel
Although the decision to end the security coordination ultimately rests with Mahmoud Abbas, the council's decisions are considered binding.
In A Major Breakthrough In Quantum Computing, Scientists Build Self-Correcting Quantum Device
The development brings fully functioning quantum computers, capable of outpacing conventional machines, a step closer to reality.
Virginia Teen Accused Of Recruiting For ISIS Arrested
Nearly 100 U.S. nationals have so far joined militant groups, including ISIS, in Iraq and Syria, according to a London-based think tank.
Homer Simpson, Renowned Physicist, 'Almost Predicted' Higgs Boson Mass
The beer-guzzling, donut-munching Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons" came very close to predicting the actual mass of the "God particle."
AbbVie To Acquire Cancer Drugmaker Pharmacyclics In $21B Deal
The acquisition would give AbbVie control over Pharmacyclics' flagship cancer drug Imbruvica.
Archaeologists Discover Fabled 'City Of Monkey God' Deep In The Forests Of Honduras
For over a century, rumors of the existence of a mythical 'White City' have drawn explorers to the deepest reaches of the Honduran rainforests.
UK Bans 'Misleading' Israeli Tourism Ad Featuring Old City Of Jerusalem
The newspaper ad made references to the Old City of Jerusalem -- internationally recognized as part of the occupied Palestinian territories.
Over 5 Billion People Worldwide Deprived Of Life-Saving Drugs: UN
A new UN report also criticized the legalization of marijuana in certain U.S. states.
