Kosovo Power Plant Explosion Causes Damage, Fatalities Feared
A large blast at Kosovo's second biggest coal-fired power station has caused injuries and damaged property.
D-Day Anniversary 2014: Historic Photos From The Beaches Of Normandy
On June 6, 1944, hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers stormed five beaches of northern France. Today marks the 70th anniversary.
Boko Haram Attacks Kill Hundreds In Multiple Villages
At least 200 Nigerians were killed in northeastern Nigeria; some areas are so remote that it has taken days for reports to reach authorities.
More Than 18,000 Prisoners Apply For Reduced Sentences Under Obama's New Clemency Program
Thousands of prisoners have applied for commuted sentences under President Obama's new drug clemency program.
‘Bring Back Our Girls’ Protests Banned In Nigeria
Nigerian police have banned protests in support of the more than 200 girls that were abducted by Boko Haram in April.
Madeleine McCann Missing Update: New Search Area Sealed Off Near Resort In Portugal
British police officers have cordoned off an area near the Portuguese resort where the 3-year-old went missing seven years ago.
Ballmer's Clippers Bid Another Sign Of Different Paths Taken By Microsoft Fraternity
From basketball to extraterrestrials to global health, the top Microsoft execs have pursued wildly different paths since leaving the company.
Indianapolis Police Officer Shot On City’s Northeast Side, 3 Found Dead On Scene
The officer, who has not been identified, was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest he was wearing, police said.
Does Elliott Rodger's Isla Vista Killing Spree Offer Any Lessons About Therapy Or Threat Assessment?
For those in mental health and law enforcement, Elliott Rodger's killing spree is prompting discussions of how better to prevent such tragedies.
Woman Beheads Cat In China, Sparks Online Outrage
A Chinese woman has apologized for decapitating a kitten and sharing pictures online.
Tense Calm In Donetsk After Airport Battle That Killed Dozens Of Pro-Russian Separatists
Chechen leaders deny involvement in a clash between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces that killed dozens in Donetsk.
GlaxoSmithKline Under Investigation By UK Fraud Agency
The U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office has opened a formal criminal investigation into the pharmaceutical company's commercial practices.
Putin Says Russia Will ‘Respect’ The Outcome Of Ukraine Vote
Speaking in St Petersburg on Friday, Putin said he would “respect the choice of the Ukrainian people” in Sunday's upcoming presidential election.
Two Dead After Violent Clashes In Istanbul
The violence, which took place in a working-class neighborhood, was the site of last year's anti-government demonstrations.
Thailand Coup Is 'Uncharted Territory' Despite Past Overthrows: Human Rights Watch
Despite past overthrows, the looming royal succession makes the latest military takeover even more fraught with danger.
Recreational Marijuana - Just Because It’s Legal, That Doesn’t Mean It Can't Get You Fired
The recreational use of marijuana is legal in Colorado and Washington, but laws still allow employees who use it legally to be fired.
Putin Says Troop Withdrawal Meant To Create ‘Favorable Conditions’ For Ukraine Election
Russian President Vladimir Putin explains why he ordered his troops to pull back from regions near Ukraine.
Twin Car Bomb Explosions In Nigeria Kill At Least 46 People [PHOTO]
While no group has claimed responsibility, the region is known to be a hotbed for clashes between Christian and Muslim groups.
40-Foot Sinkhole Opens At Tennessee Football Stadium [PHOTO]
A giant sinkhole has opened at Austin Peay State University’s football stadium in Clarksville, Tenn.
Train Crash Near Moscow Kills At Least 4, Passenger Carriage ‘Crushed’ By Freight Train
A freight train and passenger train collided outside of Moscow on Tuesday killing at least four people, Russia's Interior Ministry said.
Who's Most Interested In Jill Abramson’s Wake Forest Commencement Speech? The Media
Hundreds of journalists and news outlets reacted on Twitter to Jill Abramson's commencement address at Wake Forest University.
2 Chinese Workers From Myanmar Mine Kidnapped, Activist Group Claims Responsibility
An activist group has claimed responsibility for kidnapping two Chinese workers at a copper mine in Myanmar.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Chinese Navy Ship To Map Ocean Floor
Authorities have agreed to let a Chinese naval ship survey the seabed over the search area for the missing plane.
What Will Retiring Barbara Walters Be Most Remembered For -- Her Trailblazing Role In Television, Making her Interview Subjects Cry, Or Being Parodied By Gilda Radner?
Doyenne of broadcasting Barbara Walters retires this week, prompting questions of who will match her iconic status.
Steelworkers Help Police Patrol Cities In Eastern Ukraine
Metinvest steelworkers have joined police patrols in disputed eastern Ukrainian cities.
California Wildfires Turn Deadly After Firefighters Find Badly Burned Body
At least one body has been recovered from a series of wildfires that have hit the San Diego area.
Jill Abramson’s Firing Felt Deeply Among Women Journalists: ‘We’re Back To Square One’
The ouster of New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson has raised questions about gender equality in the newsroom.
Turkey Mine Disaster: Death Toll Mounts, Nationwide Protests And Mass Funerals Begin
Unions call a one-day protest strike and demonstrations against the government spread across the country.
Pregnant, Married Sudanese Christian Sentenced To Death For 'Denouncing' Her Father's Islamic Faith And For Marrying A Christian
Though raised a Christian and married to a Christian, Sudan sentenced her to death because she has not embraced her father's Islamic faith.
MERS Is Not A Global Public Health Emergency, WHO Says
The virus, which displays flu-like symptoms, can lead to pneumonia, breathing problems and in severe cases, kidney failure and death.
