Unemployment Claims Rose By 9K Last Week, Labor Dept. Says Ahead Of Jobs Report
The number of first-time applications for unemployment benefits rose by about 9,000 last week, according to the Department of Labor, to nearly 270,000 -- a number still considered historically low.
UK School Has Funeral For Class Skeleton Made Of Real Bones
A high school in Liverpool was shocked to discover that a model skeleton that had been with the school for over 40 years was made out of real bones.
Sundance 2016 New Frontier Films, Art Announced
The Sundance Institute on Thursday announced it will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its New Frontier program at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival with an exhibition of cinematic works, virtual really installations, immersive cinematic works, and more.
Dispute Grows Over North Korean Human Rights Act In South Korea
South Korea's proposed North Korean Human Rights Act has come under fire, and opposition lawmakers and activist groups are concerned the law could aggravate fragile relations with Pyongyang.
Islamic State Executes Alleged Russian Spy In Video, Threatens ‘Dog’ Putin
The Islamic State is claiming to have beheaded an alleged Russian spy in an execution video released Wednesday.
U.S. Department Of Defense To Open Combat Jobs To Women
The U.S. Department of Defense will open all combat roles in the U.S. Armed Forces to women, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced on Thursday.
Scientists Develop Potential Whooping Cough Treatment
Scientists at the University of Texas have developed two antibodies that could reduce the occurrence and threat of pertussis, which is a major cause of infant death in developing countries and has been increasing in the United States in the last 20 years.
San Bernardino Shooters’ SUV With Utah Licence Plates Was Rented
San Bernadino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan on Thursday revealed that the suspects in the city's Wednesday mass shooting had rented the SUV they were driving.
Cuba Expands Clinical Trial For Lung Cancer Vaccine
The Cuban government is expanding a clinical trial for the drug CimaVax to more of the country, officials from the Molecular Engineering Center announced this week.
Pentagon Task Force Under Fire For Spending $150M On Luxury Villas, Security
A Defense Department task force in Afghanistan is under fire for allegedly spending some $150 million on luxury accommodations and private security for its employees.
Too Much TV, Not Enough Physical Activity May Be Bad For The Brain
They say watching too much television will rot your brain. A new study suggests that could be true.
CNN Refuses To Give In To $5 Million Trump Debate Demand
CNN President Jeff Zucker says the network will not pay $5 million for Donald Trump to take part in the Dec. 15 televised debate.
Presidential Candidates React To San Bernardino Shooting
GOP presidential hopefuls offered thoughts and prayers for the victims of a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., while Democratic candidates called for an end to such massacres.
Obama Talks About San Bernardino Tragedy; Shooters Identified
The San Bernardino mass shooters have been identified as Syed Rizwan Farook and wife Tashfeen Malik, 27.