Peter Kassig Beheading Video Is Real, Says Times Foreign Correspondent, Citing US Official
A U.S. official has confirmed the beheading death of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, a New York Times reporter says.
Bill Cosby Responds To Rape Allegations With Statement On Website
The comedian's lawyer says Cosby will have no further statement on the "discredited" allegations.
Western Leaders React To Peter Kassig Beheading Video Posted By Islamic State
The British PM also denounced what he called Peter Kassig’s apparent "cold-blooded murder" by the Islamic State group.
Time Magazine Apologizes For Including 'Feminist' In 2015 Word Banishment Poll
Time's managing editor wrote an apology for the magazine's attempt at humor that didn't go over well with many women.
Islamic State And Al Qaeda Group Are Overpowering US-Backed Forces In Syria: Report
An Al Qaeda branch and the Islamic State group have teamed up against rebels in Syria backed by the U.S. and are wiping them out.
Bill Cosby Refuses To Answer To Rape Allegations During NPR Interview
Bill Cosby chose not to answer questions about rape after a new Washington Post op-ed alleged he drugged and raped aspiring actress.
'Biggest Corruption Case In The History Of Brazil' Continues With More Arrests, Warrants Issued
Police in Brazil have issued more arrest warrants in a case allegedly involving corruption within the government and national oil company.
Obamacare 2014: HealthCare.Gov Working, But No One Seems To Care
Obama defended health care reform Sunday. Unlike last year, healthcare.gov is working just fine. So why isn't anyone excited?
'Choose Your Own Adventure' Book Series Publisher And Author R.A. Montgomery Dies
Montgomery's death was announced by a website that redistributes his most popular CYOA titles.
IBM's Ginni Rometty To Become Third Female Member Of Augusta National Golf Club
IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty will become the third woman, and fifth straight IBM CEO, to join exclusive Augusta National Golf Club.
Virgin America Airlines' IPO Opens Big On Nasdaq, Now Worth $1 Billion
After raising more than $300 million for its IPO, Virgin America is now worth $1 billion.
Why Are So Few People Signing Up For Obamacare? Open Enrollment Expecting Low Numbers
A recent poll discovered that 9 out of 10 uninsured Americans are not aware that open enrollment starts on Saturday.
Settlement Approved For Family Of Ebola Victim Thomas Eric Duncan, First Person To Die In US From Virus
Duncan’s nephew, Josephus Weeks, had alleged that his uncle’s death was partly due to his race, nationality and lack of insurance.
US Torture Policies Under Investigation By UN Panel For Black Sites And Areas Outside Sovereign Territory
A U.N. panel is pressing the U.S. to clarify its position on torture in areas like "black sites" and nongovernment territories.
French Parliament To Vote On Recognizing Palestine As A State
President Hollande is unlikely to abide by the vote, but says Europe has a larger role to play in brokering peace.
American Sailors Attacked By Turkish Youth Group In Istanbul
The men targeted are believed to be sailors who were aboard the USS Ross, a warship docked in Istanbul after NATO training exercises in the Black Sea.
World Cup Security, FIFA Rules Help Some Rio De Janeiro Businesses, Hurt Others
The need for crowd control and to protect corporate sponsors is having mixed effects on businesses in and around the World Cup.
World Cup Prelude: In Sao Paulo and Rio, 'Striker' Is Not Just A Position On A Soccer Team
In the countdown to the World Cup games, Brazil is beset by strikes and threats of more strikes.
