LDS Church Responds To Boy Scouts’ Decision Ending Ban Of Gay Leaders
The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America has unanimously approved a resolution that allows chartered organizations to select leaders without regard to sexual orientation.
Obama Commutes Sentences Of 46 Nonviolent Drug Offenders
President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 46 nonviolent federal prisoners on Monday as part of his attempt at criminal justice reform.
UAE Executes ‘Reem Ghost’ Convicted In Killing American Teacher
The United Arab Emirates executed Alaa Al-Hashemi, convicted of killing American kindergarten teacher Ibolya Ryan inside a bathroom at a shopping mall last year.
Study Finds Correlation Between Education, Life Expectancy
Results from a joint study between 3 U.S. universities suggests a strong link between higher education and lower death rates.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Joins Presidential Race
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced on Monday that he will run for the Republican nomination for president in the 2016 election.
Top U.S. Companies To Hire 100,000 “Disconnected Youth”
Starbucks, Microsoft and Walmart are teaming up with 14 other companies to create an employment initiative to hire at least 100,000 young people who lack opportunities.
Eni Raises Death Toll From Nigerian Oil Pipeline Blast
Italian energy company blames saboteurs for pipeline explosion.
Fugitive Father in Girl’s Disappearance Spotted in Northern California, Report Says
The father of a Northern California girl who disappeared nine days ago was spotted near a gas station Sunday afternoon, as authorities continue their manhunt.
Death Toll in Afghan Suicide Bombing Reaches 33
The death toll from a suicide bomb at a U.S. military base in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 33, an Afghan official reported Monday.
Climate Protest Disrupts London’s Heathrow Airport
Plane flights at London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled Monday after climate change activists conducted a demonstration on an airport runway.
Greek Deal Reached Securing $95 Billion in Bailout Financing
Greece and its creditors have reached an agreement for a third bailout after 17 hours of negotiations, securing about $95 billion in financing over three years.
Russian Military Barracks Collapse in Siberia Kills 23 Soldiers
A Russian Airborne Troops' military barracks military barrack in Omsk, Russia collapsed and killed 23 soldiers. The training center is in southwestern Siberia.
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata Dies At 55
Satoru Iwata, the CEO of Nintendol died on Saturday at the age of 55 after battling cancer for over a year.
Scientists Discover Why Plutonium Doesn’t Stick To Magnets
The discovery proves that plutonium's magnetism is not necessarily missing, only sporadic. Plutonium is definitely a metal. But unlike all other metals, it cares little for magnets and their so-called magnetism.