How an ISIS Beheading Might Change Japan
A video released on Islamic State-affiliated Twitter accounts show the apparent beheading of Haruna Yukawa, a 42-year-old Japanese citizen who had been held captive by ISIS forces since last August. Yukawa's death hasn't been independently verified, but the Japanese government said it believes the…
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Search for Earhart plane on remote Marshalls atoll
A search is under way on a remote atoll in the Marshall Islands aimed at solving the mysterious disappearance of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. A group of researchers travelled Sunday to Mili Atoll where a small aluminium cover plate and part of a landing-gear wheel assembly, believed to be from…
Oklahoma police release video of cop fatally shooting armed, fleeing man (Graphic video)
Police in Muskogee, Okla., released video footage of the controversial police shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man last week.
Germany halts arms exports to Saudi Arabia
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Dead whale found at Seattle dock struck by ship propeller
SEATTLE (AP) — A 32-foot gray whale that turned up dead under the Washington state ferry terminal in downtown Seattle died earlier this week because it was struck by the propeller of a large vessel, according to the initial results of a necropsy completed Saturday.
Ashley Wagner wins 3rd US title with record-setting scores
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ashley Wagner is boasting that the American women can win medals at the world championships.
ISIS video: Is this Japanese beheading real or fake?
In the video, Japanese journalist Kenji Goto holds up a photo that purportedly shows the beheaded body of his companion, security contractor Haruna Yukawa. In both cases, questions have been raised about their authenticity.
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US Muslims threatened after 'American Sniper'
Muslims are facing increased threats in the United States after the release of the movie "American Sniper," an American-Arab organization said in letters to director Clint Eastwood and star Bradley Cooper. In the open letters released earlier this week, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination…
America Isn’t No. 1 Anymore: Here Are the Most Obese—and Slimmest—Countries in the World
Obesity rates are increasing everywhere. Worldwide obesity has doubled since 1980, according to the Global Status Report released by the World Health Organization this week. More recently, the U.K.’s Clinic Compare created a map (above) based on international obesity statistics by the CIA, which…
Newhall father arrested in death of 3-week-old baby girl
The father of a 3-week-old baby girl was arrested on suspicion of murder after the infant was found dead in Newhall Saturday.
Pressure mounts on Russia as Ukraine rebels launch bloody offensive
World leaders on Sunday ramped up pressure on Moscow to stop pro-Kremlin rebels from pursuing a major new Ukrainian offensive after rockets killed 30 people in a strategic government-held port. The mayor of Mariupol's office said 97 people were also wounded by dozens of long-distance rockets that…
Annapolis, Maryland, Mansion Fire: What the Family Did Hours Before Deadly Blaze
Alexis (Lexi) Boone, 8, Kaitlyn (Katie) Boone, 7, Charlotte Boone, 8, and Wesley (Wes) Boone, 6 -- to dinner at the Medieval Times restaurant on Sunday night, according to a family spokeswoman. In a statement released Thursday, members of the Boone and Pyle families thanked those who have offered…
Analysis: GOP calls for bipartisanship, says Obama defiant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Winners by far in last fall's elections, Republicans now demand bipartisanship from President Barack Obama as their due and the voters' desire.
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Nine-year-old brothers left home alone for 120 days: How did they survive?
A real-life “Home Alone” story of twin 9-year-old brothers in New Hampshire who managed to basically take care of themselves for a third of a year is in part a case of child endangerment, but also, upon closer inspection, a stunning tale of childhood ingenuity. While authorities at first wondered…
Cops: Pet ferrets maul newborn's face while mom is upstairs
DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities near Philadelphia say a trio of pet ferrets mauled a newborn who was left downstairs in her car seat, chewing off the baby's nose and part of her cheek and lip.
Funeral held for slain 9-year-old Fresno girl
Family and friends gathered for the funeral of a 9-year-old shooting victim on Saturday as Fresno police continue to search for suspects.
Japan condemns 'outrageous' hostage murder
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday branded the murder of a Japanese hostage by Islamic State militants as "outrageous and unforgivable" and demanded the immediate release of a second captive, amid growing global revulsion. The apparent beheading of self-employed security contractor Haruna Yukawa…
Rihanna goes acoustic with Paul McCartney
Rihanna, who has topped the charts with a pop-driven R&B sound, has unveiled a new acoustic song in a collaboration with Beatles legend Paul McCartney. Rihanna unexpectedly late Saturday released the new single, "FourFiveSeconds," which features the Barbados-born singer's signature robust voice but…
Divers enter crashed AirAsia plane's fuselage for first time
PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia (AP) — For the first time, Indonesian divers were able Friday to enter the fuselage of the AirAsia jetliner that crashed last month into the Java Sea and retrieved six bodies, an official said.
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Netanyahu defends planned Congress speech as anti-Iran strategy
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended on Sunday a planned speech to the U.S. Congress about Iran, saying he had a moral obligation to take every opportunity to speak out on an issue that poses a mortal threat to his country. His visit to Washington…
