Kid Rock Concert Request at Michigan Prison Denied
A women's prison in Michigan denied a production company's request to film a Kid Rock concert inside the facility. They said the concert would pose a "host of security issues."
Miss Universe Beauty Queens Wrestle With Donald Trump's Mexican Comments
Following Trump's comments, Miss Universe contestants must decide whether to pursue their dreams despite the possibility of sending the wrong message.
Petrobras Oil Deaths: In Brazil, Two Workers Die After Scaffolding Collapses
Brazil’s most important company has been hit by a string of deaths from site accidents.
Most Prosecutors Are White Men, Lack Of Diversity A Concern After Police Shootings Of Blacks
Despite the fact that white men constitute only 31 percent of the U.S. population, they are 79 percent of elected prosecutors.
Heat Wave: Germany Marks Hottest Day In History
Temperatures soared to 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Boat Capsized In Kentucky, 2 Dead, 3 Missing
The pontoon boat was found capsized and pinned underneath a work barge by a responding fire boat.
UNC's 'Silent Sam' Confederate Soldier Statue Vandalized With Spray Paint Reading 'Black Lives Matter' And 'Murderer'
A statue featuring a Confederate soldier at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill has been vandalized.
New UNESCO World Heritage Sites: France's Champagne And Burgundy, San Antonio, Texas, Early Selections For Heritage Status
The French wine-making regions of Champagne and parts of Burgundy were recognized for development of secondary fermentation and agro-industrial enterprise.
Hilton Hotel Shooting And Evacuation: Man Killed After Shootout With SWAT Team In Nevada Hotel
A man in Henderson, Nevada, was shot to death Saturday after going on a shooting spree from a hotel window.
Men Throw Acid At Teenage Girls Walking to School in Afghanistan
Two girls are in critical condition after men on motorbikes threw acid in their faces as they walked to school in Afghanistan's Herat province.
Who Is Matt Stonie? 'The Megatoad' Beats Eight-Time Winner, Joey Chestnut, At Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Matt “The Megatoad” Stonie beat eight-time champion Joey Chestnut at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday.
French Soldier Charged With Sexually Abusing Two Young Girls In Burkina Faso
A 38-year-old special forces soldier was charged with sexually abusing two girls, ages 3 and 5, at a swimming pool in the West African country.
Russian Bombers Spotted Off Swedish Coast: Report
Sweden sent fighter jets up to monitor the activities of two Russian bombers after they were seen near Gotland, a large island off the southeastern coast of Sweden.
Facebook Shooting: Social Media Feud Results In Death Of Milwaukee Teenager
A teenage boy was shot dead on Friday after a Facebook feud over a girl.
Hispanic Buying Power 2015: What Donald Trump Mexican Controversy Tells Us About Latino Consumers
As the Latino demographic in the U.S. rapidly increases, so does their buying power, and businesses are starting to realize that value.
30 Rock Officially Renamed the Comcast Building
30 Rockefeller Plaza will light up New York City's skyline with its new name and the NBC logo for the first time ever on Wednesday night.
MasterCard Plans To Approve Online Purchases Using Facial Scans
MasterCard is experimenting with a new program that uses facial scans to approve online purchases.
Ramadan 2015: Muslims In Saudi Arabia Urged To Conserve Energy Amid Fears Of Power Outages
One economist attributed the spike in electricity usage to people using more air-conditioning during the day and light bulbs at night.
Misty Copeland Becomes First African-American Woman Principal Dancer For The American Ballet Theatre
The ballerina was named an American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, becoming the first African-American woman to achieve that status.
Best Restaurants In USA: Chick-Fil-A Trumps Competition, McDonald’s Falls Out Of Favor
ACSI 2015 report found that overall, customers are less satisfied with well-established fast-food restaurants.
Facebook Gay Marriage Icon: Users Download American Flag Filter in Protest to "Celebrate Pride" Filter
Facebook users protesting the "Celebrate Pride" rainbow filter downloaded an American Flag Filter.
Hackers Leak Ukraine Military Documents Revealing Plan to Increase Spending On Armed Forces
Hacker group CyberBerkut leaked documents exposing Kiev's plan to increase military spending in the next 3 years.
Scott Walker Tenure Controversy: How Wisconsin College Professors Are Reacting To State's Proposed Budget Cuts
Gov. Scott Walker's state budget proposal would threaten tenure protection at the University of Wisconsin, worrying professors, who are now asking, "why now?"
Russia To The Moon: Lunar Mission Planned For 2029-2030, First Time Since NASA's Apollo
Russia has planned a lunar mission for 2029-2030, but the mission is not seen as a technological race with the U.S., which is targeting Mars.
Spanking Children In Massachusetts: First Ever Guidelines For Corporal Punishment Set By Supreme Judicial Court
For the first time ever, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has set legal guidelines regarding how parents can spank their children.
Suicide Rates In Greece For Working-Age Men Spike As Economy Crumbles
A 35 percent spike in the suicide rate among working-age men has occurred since the implementation of strict austerity measures.
Violation of Ceasefire Between Russian-Backed Rebels and Ukrainian Government Continues, Kindergarten Targeted
Ukrainian forces fired 54 shells at the rebels -- known as the Donetsk People's Republic -- damaging residential buildings and a kindergarten.
Greek Debt Crisis 2015: Tourism Sector Remains Stable Despite Greece's Economic Woes
Greece's tourism industry has flourished despite the country's ongoing economic turmoil.
