Anne Frank May Have Died Earlier Than Previously Thought
Anne Frank was believed to have died of typhus in March 1945 but new research may have proved otherwise.
Underground Electrical Fire Leads to Evacuations in London
A power cable fire in the Holborn area of London produced large amounts of black smoke and caused a power outage in the area.
Obama Creates Sanctions on Cyberattacks
President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday a new program of sanctions directed at nations and people outside the United States who participate in cyberattacks.
Montana Passes House Bill for School Suicide Prevention Training
Senators in Montana have officially passed a House Bill urging school employees to complete suicide awareness and prevention training.
Bodies recovered, but Families Must Wait Months After Germanwings Crash
Investigators have finished retrieving human remains from the Germanwings plane crash site and are now trying to match them with DNA profiles from the 150 people killed. The task could leave families waiting for months.
Study: Polar Bears Unlikely to Adapt to Land-based Foods
A number of studies have suggested polar bears are exasperated by the scarcity of sea ice -- their hunting and breeding patterns disrupted.
Fire on Pemex Oil Rig Kills Contractor, Injures 16 in Gulf of Mexico
About 300 workers were evacuated from the Petróleos Mexicanos oil platform after a fire broke out early Wednesday.
John Lennon’s First Wife Cynthia Dies From Cancer
Cynthia Lennon, first wife of The Beatles' John Lennon, has passed away at her home in Spain, her family has announced.
U.S. Navy Commander Says China’s Artificial Islands Violate International Law
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Harry Harris' remarks come after tensions have escalated in recent years over territory in the South China Sea.
Final Moments of Germanwings Plane Crash Caught on Video
German media outlet Bild and French magazine Paris Match reported Tuesday they had obtained cellphone footage from inside the plane in its final moments.
World’s Oldest Living Person Dies at 117 in Japan
The centenarian had said the key to a long life was eight hours of sleep at night and enjoying her favorite food by day.
Police: Andrew Getty’s Death Not Foul Play
The death of oil fortune heir Andrew Getty appears to be natural or accidental, police said. Foul play is not suspected.
Coast Guard Rescues Nine People From Tourist Pirate Ship
The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday rescued nine people aboard a disabled tourist pirate ship.
Andrew Getty, Heir to Oil Fortune, Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances
Andrew Getty, an heir to the fortune of oil baron J. Paul Getty was found dead Tuesday at his Hollywood Hills home, police said. He was 47.