France Increases Defense Spending by $4 Billion, Saves 18,500 Jobs
French PresidentFrancois Hollande announced that defense spending will increase by about $4 billion to combat terrorism threats.
Pennsylvania Law Limiting Speech of Prisoners Struck Down
Abu-Jamal was sentenced to death, but was later changed to life imprisonment without parole to quell motions of appeals.
New Study Connects Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change
A new study has found a significant correlation between climate change and extreme weather events across the globe.
Baltimore Experiences Calmer Night After Imposed Curfew
The curfew imposed in Baltimore, Md., was broken by a few protesters Tuesday night, but the city had a calmer night.
Hercules Offshore: Rig Market Depressed
Rig company expects 'very challenging' year for the industry.
Oil Markets Stagnant as U.S. GDP Disappoints
Crude oil prices searching for momentum as demand dynamics shift.
Separatists Rewrite Ukrainian History Books
Textbooks now in use downplay the Soviet Union's role in the famine of 1932-3.
Could Earth Host Another Supercontinent?
The Pacific Ocean gets narrower by a few centimeters every year, while the Atlantic is widening at a similar rate.
Isthmus of Panama Likely Formed Earlier Than Thought
Younger rocks from Panama made their way into Colombia via land-bound rivers some 14 million years ago, proving the land bridge is older than previously thought.
Salty Groundwater Found Under Dry Antarctic Valleys
Future research into the underground lakes could reveal secrets as to the ways microorganisms survive deep beneath the surface.
‘Partridge Family’ Alum Suzanne Crough Dead at 52
Former child star Suzanne Crough has died at her Nevada home at the age of 52.
Orioles-White Sox Game on Wednesday Closed to Public
With the potential for more unrest in Baltimore, the Orioles and Major League Baseball announced extreme measures, reported USA Today.
Islamist Rebels Capture More than 100 Syrian Troops in Jisr al-Shughour
Islamic militants detained the prisoners after Saturday's capture of Jisr al-Shughour, the last major town held by the Syrian military in Idlib province.
Sri Lankan Parliament Restores Two-term Limit for President
Sri Lankan Parliament Restores Two-term Limit for President.