DOJ: Racial Discrimination at Juvenile Court That Serves Ferguson, St. Louis
A juvenile delinquency court that services an area including Ferguson, Mo., discriminates against black children, a U.S. Department of Justice report says.
Zimbabwe Calls for Extradition of Dentist who Killed Cecil the Lion
Wildlife officials in Zimbabwe on Friday called on the United States to extradite a Minnesota dentist responsible for killing a popular lion whose death has prompted worldwide criticism.
Cell Phone Distraction to Blame in Death of Charity Cyclist
A teacher from the Bronx was struck by a car and killed in Oklahoma during a charity bicycle ride across the US, according to RT.com
Beijing Chosen to Host 2022 Winter Olympics
Beijing was awarded the hosting rights to the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, making it the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games.
U.S. Needs to Step up Pressure on North Korea, Analysts Say
North Korea's refusal to give up its nuclear weapons program is a sign it is responding to the Iran deal with a strong countermeasure, analysts said Friday.
Driver in Custody After Ramming U.S. Capitol Security Gate
Driver Antonio Pierorazio was taken into custody Friday after his car rammed a security barricade on the south side of the U.S. Capitol building.
Coast Guard to Suspend Search for Teens Missing at Sea at Sunset
The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday it is calling off its search for two 14-year-old boys who went missing one week ago while boating off the coast of Florida.
BG Group Posts Poor Earnings, but Boosts Production
BG Group, the third largest British oil and gas company, said Friday its earnings fell 65 percent, but still posted an increase in exploration and production.
Wikileaks: U.S. Spied on Japanese Government, Corporations
The whistleblowing website Wikileaks released documents that show the United States has spied on 35 Japanese politicians, cabinet officials and corporations, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and car manufacturing giant Mitsubishi.
Maryland Governor Closes Baltimore Prison he calls ‘Worst in America’
The governor of Maryland on Thursday ordered the closure of a supposedly corrupt Baltimore prison that he called the worst in the United States.
Massive Power Blackout Near L.A. Snarls Traffic on Busy Freeway
A power outage in Southern California Thursday left thousands without electricity and backed up traffic on one of L.A.'s busiest freeways, authorities said.
Twice in a Blue Moon
It's one thing to happen "once in a blue moon," but how about twice?
Two Flights Evacuated at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport Over Fire, Smoke
Nearly 150 people on an American Airlines flight in Dallas were forced to jump out of the aircraft after smoke was seen in the cabin Thursday, officials said.
Wing Piece, Suitcase Will Take Days to Link to MH370
A small section of wing possibly from missing Malaysia Flight 370, along with a damaged suitcase found nearby will take days to analyze, officials said.