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The MacArthur Grant: What Happens When You Give A Genius Free Money
A look at how some former MacArthur "genius" grant recipients spent their six-figure awards
Taliban Suicide Bombing: Michael Donahue, Stephen Byus Killed In Kabul Attack
The names of the soldier and civilian killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul Tuesday have been released. A Polish soldier was also killed.
Obama Ebola Statement: US Will Send Troops To Liberia To Combat 'Potential Threat To Global Security'
President Obama will send U.S. troops as part of the international response to combat Ebola in West Africa, he said in a televised statement.
Scotland Vote: British Parties Offer ‘Extensive New Powers’ For Voting ‘No’ In Independence Referendum
In an effort to keep Scotland, British political parties are offering "extensive new powers" to the Scottish parliament. Scots aren't buying it.
Alibaba IPO: Wall Street Scrambles To Get Piece Of The Action, Even As Price Range Goes Up
As the Chinese e-commerce firm takes its roadshow to Asia and Europe, investor sentiment surges.
NFL Player Arrests, Charges And Citations: By The Numbers
From 2000 to 2014, the Minnesota Vikings have had more players arrested, 44, than any other NFL team, USA Today data indicate.
JPMorgan Hackers Accessed Servers But Stole No money: Report
Hackers accessed dozens of servers in a cyberattack launched in June, though no money was taken, the New York Times reported.
NFL Brain Damage Admission Follows Ray Rice Video, Adrian Peterson Charge And Weeklong PR Blows
Finishing off a week of public relations debacles, the NFL quietly acknowledged its players are at increased risk of brain damage.
ISIS, Obama And The Mother Of All Conspiracy Theories
Al Qaeda's assaults on Sept. 11, 2001, led to all manner of weird and wacky theories, suggesting the U.S. abetted the terrorists.
Libya Closer To Failed-State Status, Ushering In Possible ISIS, Jihadist Haven
As Islamist militants fight for Benghazi, Libya moves closer to becoming a place where people with radical agendas are at home.
Ebola Pandemic Unlikely, Experts Say, But Other Threats Loom
The odds of Ebola becoming a global pandemic are slim, experts say -- but with an asterisk.
Texas Textbooks Are Biased, Inaccurate: Report
A liberal group says Texas textbooks contain inaccurate and biased interpretations of U.S. history, government and world religions.
Joan Rivers' ENT Doctor Was Not Authorized To Be Present At A Procedure In Yorkville Endoscopy
Rivers died last week at Mount Sinai Hospital after alleged complications from a throat procedure at a Manhattan clinic.
China Corruption Crackdown Leads To Rash Of Suicides Amongst Communist Party Officials
The anti-corruption crackdown is seen as an attempt to increase the government's legitimacy, and persecute political enemies.
Israel To Investigate Possible Military Misconduct In Gaza, In Move Seen As Pre-empting International Probe
Some see the move as an attempt to preempt international investigations of incidents that drew widespread condemnation.
Obama Prepared To Expand Airstrikes On ISIS To Syria Despite Assad Regime Demanding Prior Approval
The president reportedly is prepared to authorize airstrikes in Syria against the Islamic State, without approval from Congress.
Joan Rivers: What Really Happened At Yorkville Endoscopy
A closer look into what medical responders did to try to revive Joan Rivers at Yorkville Endoscopy in New York Aug. 28.
First Ferguson City Council Meeting Since Mike Brown Shooting Brings Rage
Tensions ran high Tuesday at the first city council meeting in Ferguson since the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown.
Kerry Begins Middle East Tour To Drum Up Support For Global Coalition Against ISIS
Kerry’s visit starts a day after Obama reportedly expressed his readiness for airstrikes against ISIS in Syria without Congressional approval.
New York Primary Election: Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wins As Expected
Cuomo was challenged by a liberal law professor who accused him of being too far right for New York.
Broadway Lights Will Be Dimmed For Joan Rivers
The Broadway League has reversed its decision to dim Broadway's lights in Joan Rivers' honor.
In Photos: Worst Flooding In Memory Drowns Pakistan, India; Hundreds Dead, Thousands Left Homeless
More than 350 people have died and thousands of homes have been destroyed due to the worst monsoon flooding in many years.
Sierra Leone's Planned Ebola 'Lockdown' Could Cause Virus To Spread Even Further, Doctors Without Borders Warns
Doctors Without Borders warned that Sierra Leone's plans for a three-day house arrest could exacerbate the spread of the Ebola virus disease.
‘Gone Girl’ Movie's New Ending Not So Different From Gillian Flynn Book After All
The "Gone Girl" movie ending isn't so different from the book after all, reports the New York Times.
North Korea Test Fires Short-Range Missiles In Sea Of Japan
The North Koreans announced that they have successfully completed testing a new tactical short-range missile.
Apple To Enable One-Handed Use On Larger iPhones
Apple's larger iPhone is expected to come with a new feature that will enable use with one hand.
Jill Abramson Still 'Not Entirely Sure' Why She Was Fired From The New York Times
Women appear to be held to a different standard when it comes to personality traits and leadership style.
'13 Hours': New Book Says CIA Official In Benghazi Stalled Rescue Of Ambassador Chris Stevens
A new account from Special Ops commandos claims that a CIA official in Benghazi held up the rescue of Chris Stevens.
Florida State University Opens Inquiry Into Quarterback Jameis Winston Rape Allegations
Nearly two years after allegations were first made, the university has opened an inquiry into possible sexual assault from Jameis Winston.
Al-Shabab's Finances: The Militant Group Gets Funding From Local Businesses, Sources Abroad
While it's hard to keep track of the clandestine militant group, experts say they've diversified their finances in recent years.


