Ebola Outbreak Update: Death Toll Tops 2,000
The death toll in West Africa has surpassed 2,000 out of almost 4,000 cases, health officials announced Friday.
Obesity Rates In America Are ‘Unacceptably High,’ New Data Reveals
New figures from the CDC show that obesity rates in the U.S. have more than doubled in the past 30 years.
Joan Rivers Dead At 81: Comedian Pushed Boundaries For Women, Made America Laugh
Her provocative stand-up shows pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable for women to talk about in public.
Colossal ‘Dreadnoughtus’ Dinosaur Discovered In Argentina Was Seven Times Heavier Than T Rex
The remains of a colossal dinosaur discovered in Argentina marks the most complete skeleton of a titanosaur ever unearthed.
Hacked Celebrity Photo Scandal Highlights Problem With US ‘Safe Harbor’ Law
A clause in U.S. law allows websites to post copyrighted content like the recently hacked celebrity nudes.
Ebola Outbreak 2014: How Bad Could It Get?
The Ebola outbreak has killed some 1,550 people in West Africa, and experts fear the virus is still spreading fast.
Antarctic Whaling: Japan Seeks To Resume ‘Lethal Research’ Despite UN Ban On Whale Hunts
Japan plans to resume hunting minke whales in the Antarctic despite a ruling from the U.N. that temporarily banned all whaling.
Ebola Epidemic ‘Out Of Control,’ Says CDC; Fourth American Diagnosed With Deadly Virus
The Ebola crisis is only going to get worse, a spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Legalizing Marijuana Could Mean More Traffic Accidents, Experts Fear, But Research Unclear
Law enforcement is concerned that legalizing marijuana in the U.S. will lead to more pot-related traffic accidents.
Asian Camel Crickets Invade US, Scavenger Insect ‘Driving Out’ Native Cricket Species
An invasive species of cricket, the Asian camel cricket, is displacing native crickets in the eastern United States.
Chimpanzee Intelligence: Man’s Closest Relative Outwits Humans In ‘Game Theory’ Test
A new study suggests chimps have superior memories and can follow choice patterns better than humans.
Labor Day Weekend 2014: 5 Ways To Keep Summer Alive Even After Its Official End
Summer may officially be coming to a close, but you don’t have to let the fun end. Here are five ways to keep summer alive.
Islamic State Beheading: New Video Purportedly Shows Militants Behead Lebanese Soldier Ali Al-Sayyed
Lebanese soldier Ali Al-Sayyed was beheaded by Islamic State militants, a video released Saturday by the terrorist group shows.
Miners Trapped In Nicaragua Gold Mine Risked Their Lives ‘For A Few More Cents’
Miners who became trapped at a mining site in northern Nicaragua knew of the dangers of working there, but risked it for better pay.
Ferguson, Missouri Update: Labor Day Weekend Rally Draws Hundreds, Businesses Reopen Following Protests In Mike Brown Death
Three weeks after the death of Mike Brown, hundreds gathered in Ferguson, Missouri, Saturday to march for the slain teen.
Mystery Of Paleo-Eskimos, The ‘Hobbits’ Of The Arctic Who Vanished 700 Years Ago, Revealed In Study
Research sheds light on the mysterious disappearance of Paleo-Eskimos, the ancestors of modern-day Inuit and Native Americans.
National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Won’t Be The Lucrative Attraction Officials Had Hoped For
A sinkhole that swallowed eight Corvettes at a sports-car museum in Kentucky will be filled in, reps said Saturday.
Labor Day 2014 Weather Forecast: What To Expect On The Last Weekend Of Summer
Here's a look at the weekend Labor Day 2014 weather forecast for the U.S. It doesn’t look pretty.
Ebola Outbreak: Parents Concerned About West African Roommates, Universities Boost Health Screenings
Some parents of U.S. college students are worried about their kids rooming with students from West Africa.
Ferguson Protests Aftermath: Missouri Leaders Vow To Make Amends With Residents, But Change Remains Dubious
City leaders hope to repair the damage done by the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, but changes could take years to implement.
Google Exec Megan Smith Reported In Line For US Chief Technology Officer
Smith is a leader of the secretive Google X lab.
Obama Stops Short Of Calling Russia’s Advance Into Ukraine An ‘Invasion’
The president says a "military solution to this problem is not going to be forthcoming.”
Mystery Of Stonehenge: Discovery Of 15 New Monuments Has ‘Transformed’ Famous Landmark
A new study found 15 previously undiscovered monuments near Stonehenge.
Stem Cell Research Scandal: Japan Lab ‘Could Not Confirm’ Results Of Controversial Experiment
The research was initially heralded as a breakthrough in the field of stem cell biology, but was later met with skepticism.
Who Is The Kennewick Man? 5 Facts About The 9,000-Year-Old ‘Mystery’ North American
His remains are one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found, but his identity is still a mystery.
Hurricane Cristobal Drenches Caribbean Islands, Leaves 5 Dead Before Heading Toward Bermuda
Hurricane Cristobal headed north on Tuesday after dumping heavy rains across the Caribbean.
E-Cigarettes Pose ‘Serious Threats’ To Children, Says WHO; Health Agency Calls For Ban On Indoor Use
The World Health Organization is the latest health agency to call for regulating electronic cigarettes.
Oldest Shipwreck In Mediterranean Found? Ancient Phoenician Vessel Contains 2,700-Year-Old Artifacts
A vessel at the bottom of the Mediterranean near Malta could be the oldest shipwreck ever found in the Mediterranean.
Jorge Azucena, Los Angeles Man With Asthma Who Died In Police Custody, Told ‘You Can Talk, So You Can Breathe’
A Los Angeles man died last year while in police custody despite several cries that he could not breathe, reports reveal.
Michael Brown Shooting: Controversial Remarks Fly During Ferguson Protests
Here are some of the more controversial remarks made during the past week about the Ferguson shooting.
