ISIS Destroys 3,000-Year-Old Mosul Museum Artifacts With Sledgehammer, Pickaxes [VIDEO]
The Islamic State group has occupied the museum since last summer previously threatened to destroy its artifacts.
Cases Of 'Severe’ Gut Microbe That Causes Colon Damage, Diarrhea On The Rise; Affects Half A Million In US Every Year
Researchers estimate about two-thirds of C. difficile infections were picked up by patients during hospital stays.
Marijuana Lawsuits In Colorado Put Pot Businesses On Edge, But Cases Carry Little Weight
Two lawsuits challenge the very existence of the state's young recreational marijuana industry.
‘Three-Parent’ Babies Approved In UK: How In Vitro Fertilization Technique Works
Advocates for the technology trumpet its potential to save lives and prevent some genetically inherited conditions such as heart disease.
Jamaica Marijuana Legalization: First Caribbean Country To Decriminalize Weed
Advocates of marijuana decriminalization celebrated the move as a victory for the country, where marijuana’s cultural roots run deep.
New Yamal Peninsula Craters Emerge In Siberia, Mystery Holes Likely The Result Of Gas Emissions
The satellite images exposed the sites of several larger, previously known craters but also revealed many so-called baby craters.
Sea Level Rise And Climate Change: ‘Very Unusual’ Surge Along East Coast Could Signal Future Coastal Flooding
Researchers discovered the two-year spike by analyzing tide gauge records going back to the early 1900s.
When Is Marijuana Legal In DC? What To Know About Initiative 71 And Legal Weed In Capital
Initiative 71, which voters approved in November, legalized small amounts of marijuana for personal, non-medical purposes.
Czech Shooting: Terrorism Ruled Out After 'Crazed' Gunman Opens Fire At Uherský Brod Restaurant, Killing At Least 8, Then Self
The suspected gunman, who was around 60 years old, reportedly was killed from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Ebola Rebounding In Sierra Leone? Virus Transmissions Still ‘Widespread’ In Freetown
In the capital Freetown, health workers saw a previously empty Ebola treatment center suddenly full again this week.
Houston Tests 6,600 Unprocessed Rape Kits, But US Backlog Remains ‘Nationwide Issue’
Cities began reducing their rape kit backlogs in the 1990s after New York City started clearing its cache of more than 17,000 rape kits.
Who Is Randy Berry? US’ First Global LGBT Envoy To Promote Anti-Discrimination Around The World
Berry has been a longtime foreign service officer whose posts have included Bangladesh, Egypt, Uganda and South Africa.
Marijuana Legalization Alaska: Recreational Pot Law Goes Into Effect, But No Way To Buy Weed Legally
It will be legal to smoke pot for non-medical purposes in Alaska starting Tuesday.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria A ‘National Security Risk,’ California Lawmaker Asks For Hearing After Superbug Outbreak
Superbug outbreaks have become increasingly common in hospitals across the U.S. in recent years.
Apple To Release Racially Diverse Emoji Keyboard; Texting Update Includes Black Grandpa, Asian Santa
Apple was criticized in 2014 after releasing more than 200 new emoji characters, all of which were white.
Antibiotic Resistant Super Bacteria Caused By Overprescription As Patients Pressure Doctors For Quick Results
The overuse of antibiotics has diminished their effect, which has made the fight against the new strains of superbugs all the more difficult.
Frozen Niagara Falls Tourism: How To Get There, Best Viewing Spots And Preparing For The Cold
With temperatures falling well into the single digits on Friday, visiting the famed falls isn’t for the faint of heart.
How The Military Combats Measles With Strict Vaccination Policy, High Immunization Rates
Federal health officials have set a target immunization rate of above 95 percent to avoid widespread outbreaks.
Superbug Outbreak In Los Angeles Linked To Medical Tool Design Issue That FDA Knew About For Years
Health experts have asked whether the federal agency could have acted sooner to address the CDC’s concerns about the device’s harmful potential.
New HIV Treatment Shows Promise For Vaccine, But Success Still Far From Certain
In the race to end HIV/AIDS around the world, nothing says victory like headlines claiming that a new and promising drug has been developed.
The Worst Diseases Around The World: Which ‘Neglected’ Illnesses And Infections Top WHO’s List?
Countries need to raise an estimated $34 billion to fight such diseases over the next 16 years, according to the WHO.
ISIS Threat To Italy: Islamic State In Libya Sparks Fears In Europe, But Experts Caution Restraint
Despite growing unease in Italy over an ISIS threat, analysts have suggested a limited military response in Libya.
Marijuana And The Munchies: How Pot Tricks The Brain Into Craving More Food
The study was first time scientists were able to pinpoint an anomaly in the brain’s wiring under the influence of marijuana.
California Measles Outbreak Traced To Philippines Where Infections Top 57,000
The findings, announced Tuesday, suggest the virus probably came from a person or family who visited the theme park from overseas.
Climate Change And New York City: More Heat, Rain And Flooding On The Horizon For Big Apple [REPORT]
Since 1900, New York City has seen hotter summers and an increase in the frequency and force of storm surges.
Man Sets Himself On Fire In Los Angeles Starbucks Bathroom, Suffers ‘Extensive Burns’
Firefighters were dispatched and could be seen outside the Starbucks located along Sherman Way in Van Nuys.
Pancake Day 2015: The History And Meaning Of ‘Shrove Tuesday’ And What Makes The Perfect Pancake
The holiday has its roots in Slavic pagan festivals that were meant to ward off the evil gods of darkness and cold.
Climate Change And Disease: Greater Outbreaks Expected As Rising Temperatures Disrupt Habitats
Scientists said the spread of certain infections would be facilitated by so-called non-human pathogen reservoirs.
Presidents Day 2015 Quotes: 15 Inspirational Sayings Spoken By Some Of The US’ Greatest Leaders
Presidents Day in the U.S. began in 1800 and falls every year on the third Monday of February.
Mardi Gras History, Facts, Traditions And What 'Fat Tuesday' Is Really All About
Long before Mardi Gras became about beads, beers and public flashing, it was a Christian holiday dating back nearly two thousand years.
