Sandra Bland's Death Ruled Suicide By Hanging, Autopsy Did Not Show Defensive Wounds, Officials Say
Bland, a 28-year-old black woman, was found dead in her cell on July 13, three days after her arrest during a routine traffic stop.
NASA's Kepler Mission Discovers Kepler-452b, Planet With 'Substantial Opportunity' To Support Life
Dubbed Kepler-452b, the planet has had "substantial opportunity for life to arise," NASA said.
Tom Brady Deflategate Appeal Update: Settlement Offer Met With 'Silence', Report Says
A separate report said a small group of powerful team owners have pressured NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to uphold Brady's suspension.
Russian Navy Has Permanent Mediterranean Sea Force Of 10 Warships Since 2012, Official Says
Russia’s three main naval fleets have each contributed ships to the standing Mediterranean force since it was first deployed.
Immigration Reform 2015: Obama's Priority Enforcement Program Protects 87 Percent Of Undocumented Immigrants, Report Finds
President Obama's executive orders on immigration policy have faced several legal challenges since November.
Dominican Republic Immigration Crisis: Few Haitians Granted Citizenship, Report Says
More than 200,000 Haitians lost their citizenship in 2013 after a Dominican Republic Supreme Court ruling.
Lindsey Graham 'Destroys' Cell Phones In Hilarious Video After Donald Trump Publicly Gave Out His Number
It's clear the South Carolina senator and 2016 Republican presidential candidate hasn't lost his sense of humor.
NATO Won't Establish Permanent Military Bases In Poland Amid Russia Tension, US Diplomat Says
The Eastern European nation had hoped to host alliance troops within its borders as a check against Russian aggression.
NBA Global Games 2016 Kicks Off In London With Magic Vs. Raptors
“This underscores our commitment to growing basketball in the region,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said.
Russia Plans 'Adequate Response' To US Navy's Missile Shield Expansion, Official Says
“We expect some 48, 49 U.S. warships to be converted by 2020 as part of Washington’s global missile shield program,” a Russian official said.
Chattanooga Shooter Mohammod Abdulazeez Criticized ISIS As 'Stupid Group,' Friend Says
A friend of Chattanooga shooter Mohammod Abdulazeez said he called ISIS a "stupid group" whose actions were "completely against Islam."
John Kerry To Visit Cuba Aug. 14, Attend Flag-Raising Ceremony At US Embassy In Havana
The U.S. Secretary of State will be in attendance when the American flag is raised at the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba.
Russia To Send Iskander Ballistic Missile Systems To Siberia By September, Report Says
Russia's eastern military district will be equipped with the Iskander ballistic missile system, which can purportedly strike targets 300 miles away.
Meet Paul Dunne, Irish Amateur Golfer Tied For Lead Through 2015 British Open's First 3 Rounds
Even if the 22-year-old pulls out a victory at the 2015 British Open, rules would prevent him from earning any prize money.
Chinese, Russian Militaries To Participate In International War Games Amid Tension With West, Report Says
China, Russia and 13 other nations will participate in the International Army Games in Russia next month.
California Storms Bring Record July Rainfall, Flooding, Help Contain Wildfires
Thunderstorms throughout Southern and Central California helped contain the wildfires that destroyed vehicles on Interstate 15 on Friday.
Japan's Mitsubishi Apologizes To American POWs Used For Forced Labor During World War II
About 12,000 American POWs held in Japan were pushed into forced labor during World War II.
Detroit Gang Rapes: Suspects Who Robbed, Assaulted Young Couples Sought By Police
Authorities are working to determine if two attacks on young couples in Detroit last week are related to a similar incident on July 11.
Under Kim Jong Un, North Korea's Local Elections Feature State-Approved Candidates,100% Voter Turnout
In the country's first local elections, citizens were presented with one approved candidate for each office, with abstention considered treason.
Russia Orders 'Submarine-Killer' Be-200 Amphibious Aircraft For Production By 2020, Official Says
The navy will purchase a "submarine-killer" version of the Be-200 amphibious aircraft by 2020, an official said.
Chattanooga Shooter Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez Carried 3 Guns During Attack, No Indication Yet Of ISIS Ties, FBI Says
Federal officials will treat their inquiry into Thursday's deadly Chattanooga shooting as a terror investigation, an FBI spokesman said.
Ukraine Expels Top Russian Diplomat From Odessa For 'Incompatible' Actions Amid Ongoing Tension
“The security service will continue to identify foreigners who work against our government using their diplomatic service as cover."
Chattanooga Shooting Victims’ Names Revealed After Attacks On Tennessee Military Buildings
At least three other individuals were wounded when Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez opened fire on two military buildings.
Mohammod Youssef Abdulazeez's Blog Posts Raise Online Radicalization Concerns After Chattanooga Shooting
So far, officials have been unable to explain why Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez opened fire on two U.S. military centers Thursday.
Germany's Parliament Approves Greece Bailout Package Negotiations Despite Internal Misgivings
The deal calls for Greece to receive 86 billion euros, or $96 million, in loans over a three-year period.
Russian Air Force Receives New Su-34 Bombers, Su-35S Fighters As Military Expansion Continues
The shipments were a continuation of Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan to overhaul the military by 2020.
Paul Azinger Rips Tiger Woods After British Open 2015 1st Round Performance, Calls Him A 'Hack'
“It’s hard to watch the greatest player of his generation be a middle of the pack hack,” Paul Azinger said.
Cuba Defends Russia, Criticizes Economic Sanctions, NATO's Expansion In Eastern Europe
“The plan to impose sanctions against Russia will damage Europe, increase instability and bring new threats,” Raul Castro said.
Russian Paratroopers Conduct Military Exercises Near Baltic States Amid Tension Over Recent Aggression
The military exercises will take place weeks after Russia reviewed the legality of the Baltic States' independence.
Ecuador Bombing Rocks Rafael Correa Party's Headquarters Amid Opposition Unrest, Report Says
No one was injured in the blast, though a member of President Rafael Correa's PAIS Alliance party said the bomb sent "messages of terror."