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New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos Under Federal Investigation: Report
A federal prosecutor is reportedly looking into Dean Skelos’ ties to the real estate industry and his sources of outside income.
German Couple Working As Farmers Killed In Paraguay; Government Blames Leftist Guerrillas
Paraguayan authorities said the couple was killed by the Communist guerrilla insurgency known as the Paraguayan People's Army.
Japan ISIS Update: Negotiations Between Jordan and ISIS Over Hostages Have Failed, Fate Of Kenji Goto Uncertain
Jordan has held off on the Japanese hostage exchange until it receives proof that its pilot is still alive, but ISIS might have already carried out its execution threat.
College Savings Plans: Obama Drops Proposal To Tax 529 Accounts
A White House official said the bipartisan opposition to Obama's 529 proposal had become a "distraction" from a grander tax relief program.
'Islamic State' Expands Into Afghanistan As Afghans Form Local Militia To Fight Taliban, ISIS
Little is known about the group other than its name, "Death," and its enmity for Islamist radicals.
Why Is Obama Visiting Saudi Arabia? Heavyweight US Delegation To Smooth Ties With Kingdom’s New Ruler
Analysts suggest the new king shares his predecessor's frustrations with Washington's Middle East policies.
Space Flight Powered By Sunlight: Planetary Society Announces Plan To Launch 'LightSail'
Bill Nye, executive director of the Planetary Society, said that the LightSail spacecraft would use sunlight to move along "like a sailboat."
Chinese Communist Party Magazine Blasts University Professors Spreading 'Western Values'
The comments come as universities in the country face increasing pressure to teach in line with the ideological diktats of the government.
China Blocks Many Virtual Private Networks, Used To Skirt Internet Censorship, In New Crackdown
Virtual private networks are commonly used to skirt China's Internet restrictions.
National Pie Day 2015: Recipes, Facts And Free Dessert Specials Across The Nation
Sweeten up your National Pie Day with these free pie slices and recipes.
Experimental Ebola Vaccine On Its Way To Liberia For Human Trials
Experts warned, however, that with the number of cases in decline, it may not be possible to determine the drug's efficacy.
DreamWorks Animation To Cut Nearly 500 Jobs, Reduce Number Of Movies It Releases Annually
The studio also announced that it will cut back on the number of movies it releases in a year.
Airstrikes Have Killed 6,000, But Ousting ISIS From Iraq May Take Two Years: UK Minister
Expelling ISIS from Iraq could take up to two years, according to the British foreign minister.
Election 2016: Bush, Romney To Meet This Week
When Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush powwow in Utah, 2016 will be the hot topic.
Israeli Tourists Targeted In Anti-Semitic Attack At Argentina Hostel
A group of Israeli backpackers were injured after being attacked at a hostel in the southern Patagonia region of Argentina.
Roe v. Wade Anniversary: Facts, Quotes About Historic Abortion Rights Ruling
"There are times when an abortion is necessary. I know that. When you have a black and a white," former U.S. President Richard Nixon said.
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Might Be Arrested Over Corruption Charges: Report
The corruption charges against Sheldon Silver are believed to be related to undisclosed payments he received from a Manhattan law firm.
Michael Brown Shooting: Justice Department Could Clear Darren Wilson Of Civil Rights Charges, Report Says
The FBI's probe into Michael Brown's shooting death found no evidence to support the charges against Wilson, The New York Times reported.
International Criminal Court Hails Transfer Of LRA Commander: Ongwen Capture Marks Step In Ending Group's 'Reign Of Terror'
The court's chief prosecutor said that the transfer of the Ugandan rebel commander was a major step in the fight against the group.
State Of The Union 2015: What Will The President Say On Foreign Policy?
Tuesday's speech is expected to go light on foreign policy despite the myriad issues facing the world.
MLK 'I Have A Dream' Speech Full Text: Read Martin Luther King's Entire March On Washington Address
King’s “I Have a Dream” speech spoke on the injustices blacks faced, including segregation in the South and not having the right to vote.
US, Italy Had 'Aggressively Monitored' Muslims In Italy, WikiLeaks Cables Say: Report
Before 2005, about 200 Muslims were expelled from Italy on suspicion of extremism, while more than 2,000 Muslims were "aggressively monitored."
Who Is 'Fat Leonard'? Navy Corruption Scandal Sees Malaysian Defense Contractor Plead Guilty
While overbilling the U.S. Navy by $20 million, "Fat Leonard" plied officials with prostitutes, alcohol, cigars and more.
China's Top Spy Official Ma Jian Under Investigation Over Corruption
Ma Jian served as the deputy minister of ministry of state security, but his duties were reportedly not clear.
Republican Activists Widely Say Romney Should Sit Out White House Run
Romney's declaration that he is considering a third shot at the White House after being a two-time Republican presidential loser was greeted with disdain at a gathering of Republican activists.
Zhou Youguang Birthday: 'Father Of Pinyin' Turns 109, Still Fighting For Democracy
"Chinese people becoming rich isn't important," said the man who revolutionized the Chinese language. "Human progress is ultimately progress toward democracy."
New York City To Pay $17M To Settle Cases Of Wrongful Conviction Against 3 Brothers: Report
The cases involve Louis Scarcella, a retired homicide detective from Brooklyn, whose investigation tactics are under question.
Obama To Propose New Laws To Tackle Consumer Data Theft, Student Privacy
The new proposals, which will reportedly be announced Monday, will address concerns over cybersecurity and safety of online data.
Anita Ekberg Dies 'Almost Penniless': Watch Trevi Fountain Scene From 'La Dolce Vita' [VIDEO]
"La Dolce Vita" actress Anita Ekberg died Sunday. She was 83.
Al Qaeda Leader Met With Charlie Hebdo Suspect; Anwar Al Awlaki Had Trained Terror Suspects For Years
The al Qaeda preacher had previously called for the killing of Charlie Hebdo's editor, Stephane Charbonnier.


