Texas Marijuana Legalization 2016: State Prepares To Issue Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
The state will begin issuing licenses in 2017 to medical cannabis dispensaries for the sale of products with low levels of THC.
Osama Bin Laden Corpse Photo Scandal: Navy SEAL Allegedly Probed For Keeping Unauthorized Material
Matthew Bissonnette, who wrote a best-selling book about the mission to kill Osama bin Laden, is under investigation for unlawfully retaining the unauthorized photo.
Can Sarah Palin Help Donald Trump Win The White House?
Sarah Palin has stumped for many candidates in recent elections with only marginal success.
RNC Votes To Call Off NBC Republican Debate, Taps CNN To Host Instead
CNBC’s debate performance in October was strongly criticized by the campaigns of several Republican candidates.
David Petraeus Scandal: Pentagon Considers Demoting Former CIA Director
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter will consider whether to overrule the Army’s recommendation to maintain the retired four-star general’s rank.
Amid Refugee Crisis, Facebook Launches Campaign To Curb Racist Posts Across Europe
The social network already has guidelines banning hate speech, but the new Civil Courage Online Initiative reinforces them across Europe.
Five French Soldiers Killed In Alps Avalanche, Six Others Injured
The 50-member unit, including new recruits and veterans, was involved in an all-day ski session.
Climate Change: Man-Made Heat In World's Oceans Has Spiked Dramatically Since 1997
Researchers found the same amount of energy was put into the oceans during just the past 18 years as was added from 1865 to 1997.
Happy 37th Birthday Aaliyah: 10 Of The Singer's Best Quotes
The Brooklyn-born artist, who was known by her first name, died in a plane crash in the Bahamas in 2001.
How Chick-Fil-A's Social Media Marketing Translated Into Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Success
The chain of fast-food chicken restaurants outperformed other American brands across all major social network platforms as the favorite brand of 2015.
Amid Terror, Gun Violence Debate, Economy Is More Concerning For Americans, New Study Finds
Terrorism and gun violence were viewed as lesser worries in results of a Gallup poll released Thursday.
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Shakes Japan: Report
The temblor rattled the Asian nation’s coast early Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Ted Cruz 2012 Senate Run Funded By Undisclosed Goldman Sachs Loan, Campaign Confirms
The Texas Republican’s failure to specify funds from Goldman Sachs — his wife’s employer — in his 2012 U.S. Senate race has raised questions.
Lottery Facts and Myths: History Of Lotto, From Roman Empire To Powerball 2016
Lotteries funding government projects is a practice that has been employed since ancient civilization.
Amid Record Powerball Jackpot, Does Lottery Target The Poor? Low-Income Households Buy Lotto Tickets At High Rates
As the lines to buy tickets for the record-high Powerball jackpot stretch for blocks, advocates argue the system preys on the poor.
Hillary Clinton 2016 Endorsements: Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence To Support Democratic Front-Runner
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton will be joined by Brady Campaign President Dan Gross at an Iowa campaign stop Tuesday.
Mysterious Super-Massive Black Hole Leaves Astronomers Baffled By Its Lack Of Stars
The findings, published in the Astrophysical Journal, could yield new insights into the development of black holes and their behavior.
GOP Debate Lineup: Rand Paul Sounds Off About Undercard Invite
The U.S. senator from Kentucky said he refuses to be a “second tier” participant in Thursday’s GOP debate.
No Pants Subway Ride 2016: NYC, London, Boston Celebrate Annual Display Of Bare Thighs
On the No Pants Subway Ride, commuters will leave their pants at home Sunday in more than 60 cities around the world, including Boston, London and New York.
Will Yellowstone Super-Volcano Erupt? Millions Could Be Killed During ‘Volcano Season,’ Scientists Warn
Researchers said active volcanos that could prove to be the most dangerous include Yellowstone in Wyoming.
ISIS Egypt Hotel Attack: Deadly Hurghada Resort Siege On Foreign Tourists Claimed By Islamic State Group
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a Friday attack at a Red Sea resort in Egypt.
Want To Smoke Medical Marijuana In New York? It Won’t Be Easy
The state, which has one of the most restrictive programs, rolled out its dispensaries Thursday with a location in downtown New York City.
New York Marijuana Legalization: How To Buy Medical Cannabis From New Pot Dispensaries
Eight medical marijuana dispensaries are slated to launch this week across the state.
Russia, Ukraine Outraged With Coca-Cola's New Year Greetings Amid Crimea Dispute
Maps designed as part of a holiday campaign either included or excluded disputed territories, such as Crimea and the Kuril Islands.
What Is El Niño? Storms In California Explained, What It Means For 2016 Climate Change
The atmospheric phenomenon has generated heavy rain in California, and could result in strange weather elsewhere.
San Bernardino Shootings Update: Inland Regional Center Reopens After Attack
The Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, reopened Monday for the first time since the Dec. 2 shootings that left 14 dead.
Amid Oregon Standoff, Ranchers Surrender To Law Enforcement And Mormon Church Responds
Armed protesters occupying a federal building in Oregon have said they will not budge until their demands are met.
Childbirth Often Poses Undetected But Serious Health Problems, New Study Reveals
For more than 15 percent of women, giving birth will result in pelvic injuries that will not heal.
New York Marijuana Legalization 2016: Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Slated To Open This Month
Sites offering cannabis are scheduled to open in January, more than a year after the Compassionate Care Act became law.
'New Year's Eve With Carson Daly': Who Will Perform At The Times Square Celebration?
Gwen Stafani, star of "The Voice," will be among the celebrities helping to ring in 2016 on NBC.
