Obama Notes Afghanistan Milestone in Memorial Day Address
President Barack Obama marked Memorial Day by paying tribute to American soldiers who died in battle and highlighting the U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan during his annual speech at Arlington National Cemetery.
New Maps Identify Poaching Threats
New poaching maps help conservationists identify risk and better protect animals. Software designed by scientists at York -- called SMART -- accounts for these biases.
Virginia Offers Tax Holiday for Hurricane Preparedness Items
"It’s smart to get ready for hurricane and flash flooding season," Virginia's emergency management agency declared.
Tunisian Soldier Opens Fire in Barracks, Kills Three
A Tunisian army soldier killed three fellow troops at a Tunis barracks before he was shot to death Monday, the Tunisian defense ministry said.
Five Dead, Dozens Wounded in Afghan Government Compound Bombing
Five people were killed and some 60 were injured when a powerful truck bomb slammed into a government compound in southern Afghanistan.
Police: iPhone Took Shotgun Blast to Save Owner’s Life
Ryan Duggan was convicted of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
World’s Oldest Person, Michigan Woman Turns 116 on Saturday
Recently crowned as the oldest person in the world, Michigan resident Jeralean Talley turned 116 years old on Saturday.
Heat Wave in India Kills at Least 335 People
A heat wave across India has killed at least 335 people with temperatures in some cities reaching well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Man in Critical Condition When He Rolled His Car After Hitting a Parked Semi...
On May 22 at approximately 10:30 p.m. there was a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville which struck a parked semi while driving westbound on I-80 near MM-29.
John Nash and Wife, Subjects of ‘A Beautiful Mind’ Film, Dead in Crash
John Nash and his wife Alicia Larde were killed on Saturday in a taxi crash in the New Jersey Turnpike. They were the subjects of the Oscar-winning film "A Beautiful Mind".
Identity of Man Who Died After Colliding with Garbage Truck Released
The identity of a man who died after colliding with an oncoming garbage truck on Tuesday has been released by the Utah County Sheriff's office.
Hillcrest High Community Comes Together During Time of Tragic Loss
Students, faculty and the community comes together to honor the lives of two of their students killed in an automobile accident Wednesday night.
Ballet West Prima Ballerina Christiana Bennett Says Goodbye in Her Final Performances
Ballet West’s prima ballerina, Christiana Bennett will dance for the company for the final time on Saturday.
Indian Mother Places Country’s First Gay Marriage Ad
Gay rights activist son said he already has received at least half a dozen responses to the matrimony ad.