Ancient African Fires Inform Study Of Iron Age Magnetic Field History
When the melted floors cooled in the wake of the blazes, the magnetite were reorganized by the ancient electromagnetic field -- offering a snapshot of electromagnetic history.
Salt Lake City Ranked Second in Best Cities for Creatives
Which cities present the best opportunities for today’s creative workers?
Aircraft Debris Discovered on Indian Ocean Island Prompting MH370 Speculation
A piece of an aircraft washed ashore on an island near Madagascar on Wednesday, prompting some officials to speculate whether it came from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared more than a year ago.
Teen Charged as Adult in Death of Eight-year-old Santa Cruz Girl
A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult on Wednesday in the murder of eight-year-old Madyson "Maddy" Middleton of Santa Cruz.
911 Dispatcher Resigns After Telling Frantic Caller “Deal With It Yourself”
A 911 dispatcher resigned after he told a frantic caller to "deal with it yourself" and hung up as she was trying to get help for a friend who had just been shot in the chest.
Russia Ends Foreign Currency Purchases As Ruble Takes Dip
The Central Bank of Russia began daily purchases of foreign currency in May as part of a long-term strategy to rebuild its foreign exchange reserves.
House Democrats Fear Trans-Pacific Partnership May Lead To Currency Manipulation
Democratic House members argued last week that passage of Trans-Pacific Partnership would open the door to currency manipulation from countries participating in the TPP, resulting in the loss of millions of American jobs.
Officials Debate ‘When To Suspend’ Search For Missing Florida Boys
As the search for two teenage boys who have been missing off the coast of South Florida enters the fifth day, the U.S. Coast Guard extended the search area to Georgia for a second day.
Texas Jail Releases Sandra Bland Video That Shows Her Alive At Booking
Waller County officials released hours of jail video Tuesday in an effort to dispel rumors Sandra Bland was dead before being booked into jail.
Reported Bomb Threat Diverts Plane to Montreal
A British Airways plane bound for London from Las Vegas was diverted Wednesday to Montreal because of a reported bomb threat.
Malik Ishaq, Leader Of Pakistani Sunni Militant Group, Killed In Shootout
Malik Ishaq, leader of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Sunni militant group in Pakistan, was killed during a gunbattle as his supporters attempted to free him from police custody.
Michel Platini Running for President of FIFA in 2016 Election
Michel Platini, president of UEFA, announced Wednesday that he will run for the FIFA presidency in next year's election to replace current head Sepp Blatter.
Greenpeace Again Stands in Shell’s Way to Arctic
Greenpeace said Wednesday several of its activists have suspended themselves from an Oregon bridge using climbing gear in a protest against Royal Dutch Shell.
The Nation’s Capital is Sinking, Quickly
Sea levels are rising, and according to a new study, Washington, D.C., is quickly sinking. The combination could be potentially problematic for those living in the nation's capital.