CBO report says health Spending Surpassed Social Security In ’15; Warns Of Potential Record...
Federal spending on health care-related programs exceeded the amount given to Social Security for the first time in history in 2015.
Texas Grand Jury Indicts Two Anti-Abortion Activists, Clears Planned Parenthood Of Misconduct
A grand jury reviewing a case of misconduct against Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast has found no evidence of wrongdoing. Instead, that grand jury has indicted two undercover photographers who produced "sting" videos intended to discredit Planned Parenthood.
25 Killed In Cameroon Suicide Bombings Targeting Local Market
At least 25 people died after a suicide bomb attack on Monday in Cameroon's northern town of Bodo.
STREAMING: Funeral Services For Fallen Officer Doug Barney
Doug Barney's memorial service on Monday at the Maverik Center. Officer Barney, of the Unified Police Department, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Jan. 17 while trying to interview someone who had left the scene of an accident.
British Explorer Dies Short Of Antarctic Crossing Goal But Passes Charity Goal
Henry Worsley, a British explorer and former British Army officer, died after nearly completing his goal of crossing the Antarctic without help.
Proposal: Shut Off Niagara Falls To Replace Bridges
A new proposal by the New York State parks system could temporarily shut off Niagara Falls within three years to replace walkways, authorities said.
Former Concentration Camp To Be Turned Into Luxury Resort
A former World War II concentration camp in Montenegro has been approved to be turned into a luxury resort, despite outrage from the families of former prisoners.
South African Mayor Giving Scholarships To Virgins
A mayor in South Africa has awarded collage scholarships to 16 teens for maintaining their virginity through high school, the mayor's office said Sunday.
Energetic Giant Panda Dubbed ‘Kung-Fu Panda’ In Taiwan
A giant panda at a Taiwan zoo has been dubbed "Kung-Fu Panda" after showing off climbing skills and energy levels rivaling her animated counterpart.
Freezing Temperatures Grip Much Of East Asia
Extreme and deadly cold gripped much of East Asia, even as North America began to thaw.
Government Forces Recapture Key Syrian Rebel Town
Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have captured a major rebel-held town near the Turkish border in Syria's Latakia province.
Taliban Make Demands Before Agreeing To Join Afghan Peace Negotiations
The Taliban has released a list of conditions that must be met before the militant group will consider joining formal peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in Afghanistan.
Researchers Develop Fast Testing Method For Antibiotic Susceptibility
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego have developed a speedy method to determine whether bacteria are susceptible to antibiotics, potentially slowing the emergence of drug resistance among patients, a new report said.
CBS Poll: Sanders Leading In Both Iowa And New Hampshire
A new poll shows Bernie Sanders leading in Iowa by 1 percent and in New Hampshire by 19 percent, with Hillary Clinton in second in both early states just nine days before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1.