Ohio Files Lawsuit Against BP For Wrongfully Collecting Over $33M In Clean-Up Reimbursements
The lawsuit alleges that the oil giant wrongfully acquired over $33 million from a state fund in a process known as “double dipping.”
White House Barrier Jumper Signs Agreement With Prosecutors To Get His Case Dismissed
A string of security breaches at the White House in recent months led to a shake-up in the leadership of the Secret Service.
Hillary Clinton May Have Violated Record-Keeping Laws During Stint As Secretary Of State
Federal regulations had required Clinton to preserve a record of emails sent or received using her personal account.
Boris Nemtsov Killing: Mother Of Slain Leader's Girlfriend Says Daughter Was ‘Set Up’
Inna Duritskaya also claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to link the murder to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Kerry And Lavrov Meet To Discuss Ukraine, Nemtsov; UN Says 6,000 People Have Died In Conflict So Far
Last week, Kerry had accused Russia of lying about its role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, which has so far claimed 6,000 lives.
Canadian Businessman, Accused In Several Child Sex Abuse Cases, Jailed For 7 Years In Nepal
Between 2010 and 2011, Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh was convicted of 17 sex-related offenses but they were overturned due to trial delays.
Nina Pham, Dallas Nurse Treated For Ebola, Will Sue Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
The hospital worker contracted Ebola while caring for another patient with the deadly virus, and was treated successfully.
Methane-Based Life Possible On Saturn's Moon Titan, Research Shows
Anaerobic organisms capable of surviving on methane might exist in the harsh, cold hydrocarbon seas of Titan.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Tells Army To Prepare For 'War' Against The US And Its Allies
The North Korean leader's comments come during a period of heightened tensions with South Korea, as the latter conducts military drills with the U.S.
Myanmar Police Arrest Journalist For Satirical Facebook Post
Photojournalist Aung Nay Moy had posted a message satirizing a 1971 battle between Burmese government troops and communist fighters.
US, Ukraine Condemn Boris Nemtsov's Killing, Call For Prompt And Transparent Investigation
The U.S. government called for a prompt investigation into the killing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was shot dead in Moscow on Friday.
Prince Harry To End Military Service, Plans Charity Work In Africa: Report
Prince Harry will continue charity and field work in Africa after his military service ends.
Cambodians Angered By Tourists Posing Nude At Ancient Temples
The incidents have prompted authorities to put up signs at temples and ticketing booths asking visitors to behave respectfully.
China Imposes Year-Long Ban On Ivory Imports To Reduce Demand In The Country
The ban by China, the world's largest ivory importer, applies to carved ivory items acquired after July 1, 1975.
Greek Bailout Proposal Triggers Anti-Government Protests In Athens
The protesters accused Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of going back on his anti-austerity pledges made before the elections.
Jewish Leader In Germany Advises To Avoid Traditional Jewish Kippah In Muslim-Majority Areas
The head of the Central Council of Jews advised against wearing the kippah, or yarmulke, in Germany's Muslim-dominated areas.
Russia's Lavrov Calls Ukraine's Demand Of Full Ceasefire 'Ridiculous,' West’s Truce Demands 'Laughable'
Russia’s foreign minister also scoffed at the West's demands about a truce in the region, calling them "laughable."
Taliban Claims Responsibility For Blast Near Iranian Embassy In Kabul, Attack Kills At Least One
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack and said that it was aimed at a convoy of US troops.
Australian 'Jihadi Brides' Traveling To Syria, Iraq To Support And Participate In Terrorist Activity
Currently, an Australian visiting Syria or Iraq illegally could face up to 10 years in prison.
Mosque Near Bethlehem Set On Fire, Vandalized; Israel Investigates Incident
Officials suspect that a burning object was thrown into the building, destroying walls and furniture inside the mosque.
Unmanned Drones Fly Over Paris For Second Night In A Row Despite Ban, Investigations Begin
Authorities were first warned about the drones in October, which have repeatedly flown over the region despite complaints and bans.
Four Arrested After Drug Molly Affects Several Students At Wesleyan University
Molly is a type of drug that is a combination of several chemicals, and can cause liver and kidney failure in a user.
Senior State Department Official, Daniel Rosen, Jailed For Soliciting Sex From A Minor
A detective posed as a minor in online exchanges with 44-year-old Daniel Rosen.
Mississippi Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Walmart Store, Official Injured
The incident, which began as a traffic pursuit, ended with the victim getting killed in gunfire.
India, Pakistan Cricket Fans Fight In Sydney Club After India Wins World Cup Match, At Least 4 Injured
The ICC World Cup cricket match in Adelaide, Australia, was the first between the two rivals in almost a year.
San Francisco Court Dismisses Case To Stop Construction Of US Military Base In Japan
Environmentalists say the construction of the base would destroy the feeding grounds for the Okinawa dugong, an endangered mammal.
Gary Busey Accidentally Hits Woman With His Car At Malibu Parking Lot
The accident happened at a supermarket in Malibu when Busey was pulling out of a parking lot.
Police Officials Thwart Planned Mass Killing On Valentine's Day, American Woman Arrested
The suspects, including an American woman from Illinois, had planned to kill several people at a mall and later commit suicide.
'Perfect' 100-Carat Emerald-Cut White Diamond To Be Auctioned In NY; Pre-Sale Estimate Of Up To $25M
The diamond is the only classic, emerald-cut white diamond of the highest quality to ever come to auction.
At Least 8 Killed In Ukraine Clashes In 24 Hours Despite Ceasefire Deal And EU Warning
Over 5,000 people have been killed over the last 10 months in clashes between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian forces.
