Baltimore Wakes to a City in Tatters After Night of Riots, Fires
Baltimore residents woke up to a city that looked like a war zone Tuesday after a night of riots, fires and looting.
Riyadh’s Asian Grit Sends Oil Prices Lower
Saudi Arabia asserted its influence on an evolving market, sending crude oil prices lower Tuesday after saying it was ready to meet growing Chinese demand.
Bishop John C. Wester Named Archbishop of Santa Fe
His Holiness, Pope Francis, has named Bishop John C. Wester the twelfth Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Loretta Lynch Makes History as 83rd Attorney General
Loretta Lynch was sworn in as the new U.S. attorney general on Monday, replacing Eric Holder.
Boston Marathon Bomber’s Lawyer Urges Jury to Spare his Life
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's lawyers urged a jury Monday to spare his life, portraying him as "a good kid" who was led down the path to terrorism by his fanatical older brother.
Some Kids Leave the Autism Spectrum but Still Struggle
For most, autism is a lifelong disorder. But not for everyone. A recent study found that a small but significant portion of toddlers (1 in 14) who are diagnosed with the cognitive disorder were no longer meeting the diagnostic criteria by elementary school.
Aurora Theater Shooting Trial to Begin After Three Years
Opening statements are set to begin on Monday for the trial of James Holmes, charged in the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting, after almost three years of delays.
School Staff Apprehend ‘Active Shooter’ at Washington State High School
On Monday morning, an active shooter incident was reported at the North Thurston High School in Olympia, Washington.
Elizabeth Smart Shares Her Story and Message at Conference
Elizabeth Smart came to share a message with others about being a victim of sexual assault and to urge others to stand up for a problem that "can happen to anyone."
Risque Humor and Earnest Recognition at White House Correspondents Dinner
PresidentBarack Obama spoke at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, giving a monolog full of jokes and subtext.
Venezuelan Woman Throws Mango at President, Gains Apartment
A woman in Venezuela who struck President Nicolas Maduro in the head with a mango to gain his attention has received an apartment.
Sophia Bush Mourns the Death of Ex-beau Dan Fredinburg
Actress and activist Sophia Bush says she was heartbroken to learn her friend and former beau Dan Fredinburg, an executive atGoogle, had been killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest.
Computer Faces Poker Pros in No-limit Texas Hold’em
Four of the world's best poker players face a common opponent, a computer program named Claudico, in a two-week "Brains Vs. Artificial Intelligence" competition at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.
Flashes of Violence Stain Peaceful Baltimore Protests Over Freddie Gray Death
The demonstrations set off by the death of Freddie Gray have been mostly peaceful, but some Baltimore residents have seized the opportunity to protest violently.