Correctional Worker Questioned in N.Y. Prison Escape
Investigators are questioning a worker at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y., after two convicted murderers escaped from the prison over the weekend.
Eight-year-old Boy Smuggled to Spain in Suitcase Reunites with Mother
Adou Ouattara, an 8-year-old Ivorian boy discovered inside a suitcase being smuggled into Spain, has been reunited with his mother.
South Korean Team Wins DARPA Robotics Challenge
South Korean machine wins U.S. robotics challenge sponsored by U.S. military agency.
Former S.C. Officer Indicted on Murder Charge Over Walter Scott Killing
Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of killing Walter Scott by shooting him in the back, was indicted on a murder charge on Monday.
LightSail Spreads its Sails
"All indications are that the solar sail deployment was proceeding nominally," mission manager David Spencer wrote Sunday.
New Composite Material Works as CO2 Sensor
A simpler, more compact CO2 sensor has a variety applications, researchers say.
Researchers Develop Facial Recognition Software for Birds
"It gets the bird right in the top three results about 90 percent of the time, and it’s designed to keep improving the more people use it," said Jessie Barry.
Rig Numbers in North Dakota Recover
Rig data serves as gauge for health of the state's energy sector.
Invasive Climbing Perch is Nearing the Australian Mainland
The climbing perch can hibernate for up to six months in the mud of a dried up creek bed.
Sword-wielding Robot Beats Japanese Master Samurai
Going toe-to-toe (or sword-to-sword) with Isao Machii, let alone beating him, is no simple task -- robotic exactness or not.
Sun to Interrupt Earth-Mars Communication
"Our overall approach is based on what we did for the solar conjunction two years ago, which worked well," said NASA scientist Nagin Cox.
Two Convicted Murderers Escape From Maximum-security Prison
Two convicted murderers have escaped from a maximum-security prison near the borders of Canada and Vermont, authorities said Saturday.
Obama Delivers Touching Eulogy at Beau Biden’s Funeral
President Barack Obama solemnly expressed his condolences at the funeral of Beau Biden Saturday, exactly one week after the vice president's son died following a two-year battle with brain cancer.
Salt Lake City Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Man
The Salt Lake City Police Department is requesting the community’s help in locating Martin Ure, 41. Ure was last seen yesterday evening about 6 p.m. in the vicinity of 280 E. 600 S. in Salt Lake City.