Richard Lugar: A Look Back At One of America?s Most Revered Senators [PHOTOS]
Senator Richard Lugar, who recently lost a primary election for the first time in 36 years, is a legend for his efficacy as a bipartisan politician. Now 80 years old, he will retire from the Senate and pursue other means of public service.
Paralyzed Woman Claire Lomas Completes London Marathon Wearing Bionic Suit
Claire Lomas, 32, completed the London Marathon on Tuesday despite being paralyzed from the waist down.
Kofi Annan Warns Syria At Risk Of Civil War If Peace Plan Fails
Speaking in Geneva on Tuesday, international envoy Kofi Annan said there is a profound concern that [Syria] could ... descend into full civil war.
India's Hajj Subsidy Program To Be Cut Following Supreme Court Ruling
On Tuesday, India?s Supreme Court directed the central government to slowly eliminate its Hajj subsidy program, which partially covers travel costs for Indian Muslims? sacred pilgrimages to Mecca.
Lafayette College Student Everett Glenn Dies After Drinking Excessively On School-Wide Party Day
Lafayette College freshman Everett Glenn died on Saturday following a night of heavy drinking to celebrate his birthday. He was 19.
Yakim McDaniels, 12, Crushed To Death By Gate While Playing 'Chicken' With Friends
Brooklyn boy Yakim McDaniels, 12, died on Sunday afternoon after getting entangled and then crushed in a metal gate as it rolled open.
Marco Rubio: Four Ways He Could Help Romney Defeat Obama
Marco Rubio could be just the man Mitt Romney needs to convince the American electorate to vote him into office this November.
Vladimir Lenin?s Death: Syphilis, Poison, Or Just Stress? New Research Raises Questions
Communist leader Vladimir Lenin died in 1924, and a rumor that he had died of syphilis came to be widely accepted. But new research conducted for an annual conference at the University of Maryland has raised doubts.
Dechen Wangdu: The Union Between Adam Yauch And His Tibetan Activist Wife, A Look Back
Dechen Wangdu is an American-born activist of Tibetan descent. For her entire life, she has been devoted to the cause of Tibetan liberation from China. When she met Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, the two joined forces to fight against injustice together.
Senator Mark Kirk Released From Rehab Following Stroke, Senate ?Candy Desk? Remains Vacant
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, 52, has returned home to be with his family after being released from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where he was recovering from a stroke, according to a statement released on Thursday.
Ancient Artifact Found At Goodwill? Pottery Reclaimed By Caddo Indian Nation Of Oklahoma
An ancient piece of pottery was dropped off at a Goodwill thrift store by an unknown donor in New York State. The piece, which could date back to prehistoric times, will now be returned to the Caddo American Indians.
George Vujnovich Dies, Incredible Story Of World War II ?Operation Halyard? Lives On
George Vujnovich served as an agent for the American military during WWII, but the story of his greatest achievement was kept under wraps for over 60 years.
Iran: Earthquake In Mourmouri Resurrects Concerns About Seismic Safety
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit the small town of Mourmouri, Iran at 2:39 p.m. local time on Thursday.
?Perkins Pack? Sextuplets? Health Improving At Texas Hospital, Parents ?Thanking God Every Day?
Parents of the 'Perkins Pack' sextuplets had three boys and three girls at Houston, Texas hospital after using fertility treatments.
Obama Campaign Slogan ?Forward? Tied To Socialism, Causing Wikipedia Firestorm
The word 'Forward' appears to be the new slogan for the 2012 reelection campaign of President Barack Obama, sparking a controversy that has spilled over onto the public pages of Wikipedia. There, the possible deletion of certain articles has taken a political turn.
Nik Wallenda To Cross Niagara Falls On Tightrope, Despite 'Flying Wallendas' Tragedy
Nik Wallenda announced that he will cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope June 15, even though his great-grandfather Karl Wallenda plunged to his death doing a similar stunt.
Drunk At Westminster? New Alcohol Policy To Curtail MP Drinking At British House Of Commons
The British House of Commons has released a new policy to regulate MPs? alcohol consumption; it will be enforced at Strangers Bar, a Westminster watering hole open to politicians and their guests.
Puerto Rico Politician Rafael Cox Alomar Compared To Yuyo The Chimp In Racist Tweet
A racist image of a Puerto Rican candidate for U.S. Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rafael Cox Alomar, has been posted on Twitter, sparking outrage ahead of November's election.
After Charles Taylor, Sierra Leone Faces Long Road To Stability
Charles Taylor's conviction at the Hague was important for Sierra Leone, but it represents only a single step in the country's long journey toward lasting peace.
Freddy The Bullied Dolphin's Strange Case Sheds Light On Marine Social Lives
A dolphin swimming in the shallows of the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Orange County, Calif., apparently fled there after being bullied by other dolphins in its pod.
What Is May Day? The Complicated History Of A Workers' Rights Celebration
May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day, is a holiday with pagan roots that has slowly morphed into a worldwide celebration of worker solidarity.
German Artist Planned To Kill Puppies Onstage To Protest Animal Cruelty
A German artist planned to strangle two live puppies to death during an art show at a theater in the Spandau district of Berlin. An administrative court judge has ordered him to not go through with the violent act, saying that it would violate Germany's animal protection laws.
SpaceX Prepares To Launch Dragon, Falcon 9: Where To Watch Rocket Test Online, Live Streaming
SpaceX is scheduled to launch the Dragon capsule into space on May 7. On April 30, you can watch the Falcon 9 rocket engine test live streaming online.
Google?s Driverless Car Release Delayed By Regulatory Concerns As Competition Creeps Up
Driverless cars are closer than ever before to hitting the market, but concerns about liability for accidents may hamper progress.
Kyrgyzstan ?Eternal Flame? Debacle Sheds Light On Economic Struggles In Central Asia
Riven by ethnic divisions and struggling amid economic woes, Kyrgyzstan is far from stable. But with its vocal and uniquely progressive citizenry, there are worlds of potential for this young Central Asian nation.
CIA Memo Released: Obama Relied On Admiral Bill McRaven To Kill Bin Laden [TRANSCRIPT]
A memo from former CIA Director Leon Panetta, which confirms President Barack Obama's decision to proceed with the mission to hunt down Osama bin Laden, has been released. It notes that the timing, operational decision making and control [of the mission were] in Admiral McRaven's hands.
Sonia Sotomayor: From The Bronx To The Supreme Court [PHOTOS]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor is the subject of much scrutiny lately due to her leading role examining the Arizona Immigration Law, titled S.B. 1070. These photos outline her history, from her unique childhood experiences through her meteoric rise to the highest court in the United States justice system.
Dalai Lama: Tibet Leader?s Surprising Comments In Chicago On Women, Politics, Successor
In Chicago on Wednesday, the 14th Dalai Lama made surprising comments during two scheduled appearances. In the afternoon, he presented a speech at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. The same evening, he participated in an interview with Piers Morgan, which was televised in CNN.
South China Sea Disputes Intensify After Philippine-U.S. War Games In Palawan
The South China Sea may appear to be little more than a vast bay filled with rocky uninhabited islands. But global trade routes and underlying oil reserves have made this body of water the frontline for a tense standoff between China, the Philippines and the United States.
Texanna Edwards Barred From Colorado Prom For Wearing Confederate Flag Dress
Texanna Edwards, an 18-year-old senior at Gibson County High School in Colorado, was turned away from her prom this Saturday for wearing a dress with a confederate flag design.
