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.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Can’t Find Dentist who Killed Cecil the Lion
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials said they wish to talk to the Minnesota dentist who admitted killing Cecil the lion but have been unable to find him.
U.S. Treasury Dept. Imposes More Russian and Ukrainian Sanctions
The Obama administration is imposing additional sanctions against Russian entities and individuals within the inner circle ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
War Crime Court Proceedings End With Little Progress for al-Qaida Commander
The July commission hearings for accused war criminal Abd al Hadi al Iraqi halted abruptly this week after the defendant decided he did not trust his assigned Pentagon Lawyers.
Cooling Bodies of Brain-Dead Donors May Boost Kidney Function After Transplant
Transplant surgeons may have found a simple way to improve the functioning of kidneys from brain-dead donors: Cool the donor's body by just a few degrees.
Social Life May Be Key to Suicide Prevention for Women
Middle-aged women with a solid social life face a significantly lower risk for suicide than those who live in relative isolation, new research suggests.
Northern California Wildfires Force More Evacuations
A fast-moving brush fire in northern California quickly spread to more than 5,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of homes.
Taliban Confirms Death of Leader Mullah Omar, Names Successor
The Afghan Taliban confirmed Thursday its founder, Mullah Mohammad Omar, has died, and a successor has been chosen.