Obama Announces Push For Increased Paid Parental, Sick Leave For US Workers
The new initiatives seek to give American workers up to seven paid sick days a year, and increased parental leave for federal employees.
Rand Paul Claims 'Over Half' Of Disability Claimants 'Gaming The System'; Democrats Criticize
The Kentucky senator's comments recall Mitt Romney's controversial "47 percent" remarks, which hurt his 2012 election prospects.
RadioShack Preparing To File For Bankruptcy: Report
The struggling electronics retailer could file for bankruptcy protection as early as next month, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Amedy Coulibaly 'Martyrdom' Video Released Online, Paris Attacker Claims Allegiance To Islamic State
Still to be officially verified as genuine, the video shows a man believed to be Amedy Coulibaly in front of an Islamic State flag.
German Newspaper That Reprinted Charlie Hebdo Cartoons Hit With Arson Attack
Nobody was injured in the attack on the Hamburger Morgenpost, and it is unclear whether it was connected to its reprinting of the cartoons.
New Audio Purportedly Shows Amedy Coulibaly, Paris Hyper Cacher Hostage-Taker, Tried To Justify Action To Captives
Amedy Coulibaly reportedly told his captives at a kosher grocery store that if France "didn't attack other countries -- I wouldn't be here."
SpaceX Launch: Dragon Craft Successfully In Orbit, But Attempt At 'Soft Landing' Rocket Recovery Fails
The company attempted to land the craft's booster rocket on an ocean barge, but it did not make a very soft landing.
Emails Allegedly Leaked From Al Jazeera Brand Charlie Hebdo 'Racist', 'Extremist'
An email exchange, purportedly between staffers at the channel, expressed displeasure at Charlie Hebdo and its controversial cartoons.
Former Al Qaeda Spy Morten Storm Says Paris Attackers Could Have Been 'Sleeper Cell'
Morten Storm, who spied on al Qaeda for Western governments, says other such cells could be in place across Europe.
2014 Was The Hottest Year On Record In California; State Sizzles As Global Warming Trend Hits Worldwide
Not only was 2014 the state's hottest year, it was so by a significant margin.
Kaisa Group Appears To Default On Offshore Bond Debt After Defaulting On HSBC Loan
If the company has indeed defaulted, it would be the first time a Chinese home builder has failed to meet its foreign debt obligations.
Charlie Hebdo Shooting: 'Banksy' Artwork Is Actually By French Artist Lucille Clerc
The image, shared over 100,000 times on social media, went viral after being shared by a fake account claiming to belong to Banksy.
China Bans Uber-Style Taxi Apps After Pressure From Taxi Industry
The transport ministry cited passenger safety as the reason behind the ban, but some experts believe the taxi industry influenced the move.
AirAsia Flight 8501: Composite Piece From Near Plane's Wing Recovered, Search Official Says
According to Indonesian officials, divers are working to retrieve the crashed plane's tail from the Java Sea.
Charlie Hebdo Killings: Explosion Rocks Restaurant Near Lyon Mosque, Several French Mosques Attacked
According to reports, mosques around France were attacked while an explosion rocked a restaurant near a mosque in Lyon.
French Policewoman, 'Seriously Injured' In Second Gun Attack Following Charlie Hebdo Shootings, Dies
It is unclear whether the shooting is connected to the Charlie Hebdo attack on Wednesday.
Jameis Winston's Accuser Files Lawsuit Against FSU, Claiming School Violated Her Rights
The unnamed woman's lawsuit alleges that the school failed to investigate her claims, and failed to protect her after they became public.
Islamic State Group Religious Police 'Officers' Kidnapped In Syria: Report
The kidnappings come just days after a senior ISIS 'police' official was found murdered.
Sakshi Maharaj, Indian MP, Says Indian Women Should Have Four Babies To 'Protect Hindu Religion'
The Hindu nationalist's comments come at a time of increased tensions between the country's Muslim and Hindu communities.
Ebola 2015: US Health Care Worker, Possibly Exposed To Virus In Sierra Leone, Due In Omaha Hospital For Observation
The health care will be observed for 21 days and treated if necessary at Nebraska Medicine.
North Korea Reacts To New US Sanctions Over Sony Hack; Furious Statement Blasts 'Hostility Towards DPRK'
A representative of North Korea's foreign ministry says the U.S. is "groundlessly stirring up bad blood."
Prince Andrew May Have Immunity From Sex Case Charges: Report
A U.K. newspaper says a deal secured by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein also covers "co-conspirators," who may include the prince.
Michael Schumacher 'Cries' When He Hears Family's Voices, Is Unable To Move, Speak: Report
The seven-time Formula One champion's health situation is still precarious, over a year after a skiing accident left him with brain injuries.
Amal Clooney Threatened With Arrest In Egypt Over Report Critical Of Country's Judicial System
The human-rights attorney says she was threatened with arrest because of a report critical of Egypt's judiciary that she authored.
New York Times Denies Reports Editorials Critical Of NYPD Were Influenced By Mayor De Blasio: Report
Reports have claimed the mayor's office influenced the paper's editorial line on the NYPD, which its communications director reportedly denied.
Jeb Bush Resigns All Board Memberships, Showing 2016 Presidential Run Is Increasingly Likely
The former Florida governor appears to be attempting to head off the kind of criticism that hurt Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign.
Shanghai Stampede: 'Fake Money' Suspected As Cause For Crush That Killed At Least 36
The stampede may have been caused by fake money thrown from a building at a New Year crowd.
AirAsia Flight 8501: Investigators Believe 'Unbelievably' Steep Climb May Have Caused Crash
As bad weather hampers recovery efforts, investigators believe that the pilot climbing too steeply may have caused the plane to stall.
Rose Bowl Dust Devil: Video Captures Freak Winds Sending Debris Flying At Pasadena Stadium [VIDEO]
A "Dust Devil" sent workers at the Rose Bowl running for cover, as it tossed umbrellas, tents and other debris around dangerously.
First New Year's Babies Of 2015 Will Have Identities Protected In Many Parts Of US Over Abduction, Identity Theft Concerns
The names of the first babies born in 2015 will be kept secret in many U.S. hospitals, following guidance from a child safety group.
