Colombian Military Killed Thousands Of Civilians, Passed Them Off As Rebel Combatants, To Boost Image: Report
News of the military’s civilian murders came to light in 2008, but the practice was far more widespread than previously thought.
The ‘Island Rule’ And Giant Rodents: Study Finds Where The World’s Biggest Rats And Mice Really Reside
The study of animal gigantism has been applied to mammal species, but rarely have scientists studied the phenomenon in rodents.
Who Is Paul Fromm? Canadian ‘Neo-Nazi’ Leader Of White Nationalist Group That Inspired Charleston Shooter
Paul Fromm, who has been described as a “neo-Nazi,” was inspired by the writings of former Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater, who is credited with reigniting the conservative movement.
Rare Red Aurora Borealis Makes Appearance Over Earth; Astronaut’s Photos Show Phenomenon From Space [VIDEO]
Astronaut Scott Kelly shared images of the red aurora borealis via his Twitter account.
Buhari’s Removal Of Nigerian Military Checkpoints Raises Fears About Terrorist Group Boko Haram
The order would affect states in the country’s northeast, where Boko Haram has terrorized communities for several years.
Secret US Military Race-Based Experiments Singled Out ‘Black Skins’ For Chemical Weapons Testing
African-Americans have fought in every war in U.S. history, but they haven't always been treated equally.
Gender Ban In French Muslim Grocery Store De L'Orient à L'Occidental Sparks Backlash In Bordeaux
The store, De l'Orient à l'Occident (“From East to West”) could face penalties of up to 75,000 euros ($85,000) for imposing such a rule.
Marijuana Legalization Maine 2015: House Rejects Bill To Legalize Weed, Advocates Eye 2016 Elections
The bill to legalize marijuana in Maine will go before the Senate, where it’s likely to suffer a similar death.
What Do Sunscreen Numbers Mean? SPF Ratings, Brands And UV Rays Explained
Choosing and using a sunscreen is critical for shielding you from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays.
Deep Ocean Shark Species ‘Buoyant,’ Surprising Find Sheds Light On Biology Of Elusive Creatures
Scientists speculated about the evolutionary advantage of the deep ocean sharks’ buoyancy.
Under Buhari Government In Nigeria, Unpaid Workers Take Fight Over Salaries To United Nations
Some local governments in Nigeria have not paid their employees for 10 months, prompting the appeal to the U.N.
Yulin Dog Meat Festival Photos 2015: Images Of China’s Annual Feast Show The ‘Horrific’ Nature Of Animal Trade
Many of the dogs at the Yulin Dog Meat Festival are burned or boiled alive. Others are beaten to death with poles.
Who Is Earl Holt? Dylann Roof Cites Leader Of White Nationalist Group As Helping Shape His Views On Race
Earl Holt released a statement Sunday distancing himself and the group from the Charleston shooting.
Deadly Heat Wave In Karachi, Pakistan, Leaves City Grappling With Power Outages, Water Scarcity
Summer temperatures in Karachi, Pakistan, have soared, and officials say it could get worse.
Charleston Shooting: Parents Of Trayvon Martin Speak Out, Call On Country To ‘Tackle Racism’
Suspected Charleston shooter Dylann Roof claimed that the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012 “awakened” him.
Hitler Paintings Sold At Controversial German Art Auction, Sales Total $450,000
The auctioning of Hitler’s paintings hasn’t been without controversy.
Was Charleston Shooting A Hate Crime? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Church Massacre Was ‘Racist Fantasy’
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has called the Charleston killings a hate crime, but it’s unclear whether Dylann Roof will face hate-crime charges.
Is Porn 'Morally Acceptable'? Almost Half Of Men Say Yes, Women Less Accepting, Sex And Relationship Survey Finds
Polled American men and women almost agreed on the issue of sex outside wedlock, but violently disagreed on the morality of pornography.
Stonehenge Summer Solstice Photos 2015: New-Agers, Modern Druids And Yogis Celebrate Pagan Festival In England
The purpose of Stonehenge has long been a mystery, but recent archaeological evidence suggests the site was a prehistoric temple.
Travis Boys Manhunt Ends After Suspect In New Orleans Police Slaying Arrested In Lower 9th Ward
Travis Boys was arrested in New Orleans Sunday after a citywide manhunt for the purported police killer.
Father’s Day Bible Verses 2015: 15 Scriptures About Fatherhood And Parenting To Share With Dads
For many Americans, Father’s Day has parallels to Christianity.
Father’s Day Jokes 2015: 11 Funny One-Liners And Short Stories Sure To Get Dad Laughing
While not a federally-recognized holiday, Father’s Day has certainly become an institution all its own.
‘Jaws’ Movie Anniversary: 40 Years After The Film Terrorized Beachgoers, Many Say Monster Sharks Are Fiction
“Jaws” may have scared filmgoers out of their wits 40 years ago, but many now say the movie is simply too hokey to be taken seriously.
What Is Juneteenth? 7 Surprising Facts About The History Of Black Independence Day
Juneteenth is not a federally recognized holiday and is therefore celebrated locally.
South Carolina Confederate Flag Controversy: Lawmakers Defend Symbol Of Slavery After Charleston Shooting
American flags flew at half-staff Thursday to honor the nine victims of the shooting at a historically black church whose roots go back to the Civil War era.
What Drugs Was Dylann Roof On? Suboxone, A Powerful Narcotic, Found On Charleston Shooter In February Arrest
The lead suspect in the deadly shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, was carrying suboxone, which is used to treat opiate addiction.
Westboro Baptist Church Blames Charleston Shooting On Hillary Clinton, Threatens To Picket Victims’ Funerals
The Westboro Baptist Church said Hillary Clinton is responsible for the killings.
Dylann Storm Roof Given Gun For His Birthday: Suspected Charleston Shooter Had Target Practice Prior To Church Attack
Authorities caught Dylann Storm Roof, the suspected Charleston shooter, Thursday in Shelby, North Carolina.
Charleston Church Shooting: 5-Year-Old Girl Played Dead, Survived 'Unfathomable' Attack
The girl, who has not been identified, was among only four out of 13 at a prayer service to survive what has been deemed a hate crime.
South Carolina Confederate Flag Controversy: Charleston Shooting Reignites Debate As Some Call For State Capitol Flag’s Removal
Social media users questioned whether the Charleston, South Carolina, shooting at an African-American church would prompt the confederate flag’s removal.
