Ty Inc. Releases Cecil The Lion Beanie Baby
A Cecil the Lion Beanie Baby is now being sold in memory of the beloved cat whose July 2 slaying in Zimbabwe made headlines around the world and put a spotlight on illegal hunting practices.
Two South Korean Soldiers Injured In DMZ Land Mine Explosion
Two South Korean soldiers on routine patrol in the DMZ were critically injured on Tuesday when a land mine exploded along the heavily guarded border with North Korea.
Coalition Forces In Yemen Retake Control Of Largest Air Base
Yemen's largest air base has been retaken by pro-government coalition forces away from the control of Houthi rebels, officials announced Tuesday.
Capsized Boat Belonging To Missing Florida Boys Now Lost
The 19-foot-boat used by two Florida teens who went missing at sea some 10 days ago is also missing now.
Deaths In NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Up To 7
The city has traced the outbreak to 5 A/C cooling towers, which have been cleaned and are expected to be checked again Tuesday.
New App Lets Fishermen Help FWS Track Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is backing a new app to help officials better monitor and manage endangered species.
Seven Foot Alligator Emerges From the Ocean in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina said a 7-foot alligator that came ashore on a beach was captured by experts and will be released back into the wild.
Bobby Jindal Strips State Medicaid Funds from Planned Parenthood
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal cut Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood after videos were released of employees appearing to discuss the sale of fetuses.
Police Capture Man Suspected of Killing Memphis Police Officer
The man suspected of killing Memphis, Tenn., police officer Sean Bolton this weekend surrendered to police Monday, Shelby County officials said.
Puerto Rico Defaults on $58M Debt Payment
Puerto Rico paid only $628,000 on a $58 million debt bill due Monday, putting the country into default for the first time.
Obama Offers Incentives to States to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 32 Percent
President Barack Obama on Monday called for a 32-percent reduction in carbon emissions as part of his Clean Power Plan, which he says will be "the single most important step that America has ever made in the fight against global climate change."
Communications Satellite System Ready for Military Use
A secure satellite communications system for the U.S. military and allies in the time of global crisis is now live, Lockheed Martin reports.
Survey Helps Tell Difference in Expectable, Worrisome Behavior in Children
A survey of preschool-age children's behavior, done regularly, can predict whether children will have irritability or behavioral problems, according to a new study.
Russia Says Security Forces Kill 14 Islamists in North Caucasus
Russia's National Antiterror Committee (NAK) said security forces killed eight Islamic State militants Sunday, and six other Islamist rebels on Monday. Both incidents occurred in the Northern Caucasus region.