Boston Survivors Say Tsarnaev’s Apology Lacked Remorse, Sincerity
"I regret ever having wanted to hear him speak, because what he said showed no remorse, no regret and no empathy for what he has done to our lives," survivor Lynn Julian said.
Wildfires Near LA Force Evacuations of 1,000; Flames Threaten Homes
About a thousand people were evacuated from their neighborhoods in Southern California Wednesday after a wildfire started and spread quickly, consuming more than 100 acres and threatening homes in the area, authorities said.
Study: Pot Cultivation is Hurting the Environment
"Marijuana is a thirsty crop that often relies on surface water diversions during California’s summer dry season," researcher Stephanie Carlson said.
Virtual Reality May Help Treat Alcoholism
Scans of patients' brains in a small study showed that immersive situational therapy decreased their craving for alcohol.
Senate Approves Fast-track Trade Bill
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to give President Barack Obama fast-track authority on a trade accord eagerly sought by the president.
Man Stabbed in Face While Trying to Purchase Meth
On Tuesday at around 1:40 a.m. a man was reportedly stabbed neat 900 W. North Temple St. while attempting to buy meth.
Obama Hosts Traditional Iftar Dinner at White House in Light of Ramadan
President Barack Obama marked the beginning of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan by saying Americans stand united against religious, racial and ethnic prejudices.
North Korea Sentences South Koreans to Life Imprisonment for Spying
The two were charged with spying on behalf of the United States and South Korea governments.
Desalination Technology Goes off the Grid in India
For many towns in rural India, there isn't enough electricity nor enough people to make electric-powered desalination economically viable.
Lamar Odom’s Friend, Bobby Heyward Dies Days After Jamie Sangouthai
Less than a week after the death of best friend Jamie Sangouthai, Lamar Odom has experienced the loss of another close friend.
Colorado Boy Died of Plague, Health Officials Say; First Since 1999
A Colorado teenager and high school athlete who died earlier this month was killed by the bubonic plague, health officials said.
At Least Two Killed in Taliban Attack on Kabul Parliament
The parliament building in Kabul, Afghanistan, was attacked by the Taliban on Monday, killing at least one woman, one child and injuring at least 40 civilians.
Former White House Executive Chef Found Dead in New Mexico
Walter Scheib, the former White House executive chef for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, has been found dead on Monday near a New Mexico hiking trail.
Search for N.Y. Prison Escapees Shifts to Camp West of Prison
The manhunt for the two convicted murderers who escaped more than two weeks ago continues a similar trend -- as a previous tip led to no clues and the search has shifted once again.