NYPD Charges Sergeant In Eric Garner Investigation
New York Police Department Sgt. Kizzy Adonis faces a departmental charge for her failure to supervise during the 2014 chokehold death of Eric Garner.
Mexican Navy Rescues 9 Cuban Refugees At Sea
The Cubans were found in "good health" and taken to the National Migration Institute, Mexican officials said Thursday.
Maine Governor Criticizes Media After Racially Charged Remarks
Maine Gov. Paul LePage said he had meant to say "Maine women" rather than "white girls" in his controversial comments Wednesday.
Wealthiest U.S. Schools Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status
“Potentially billions of dollars are at stake, and that gets people’s attention.”
ISIS Executes Mosul Teachers For Protesting Shariah Curriculum
The Islamic State group recently imposed its own curriculum on schools in Iraq's northeastern province of Nineveh.
Hurdles On Canada's Path To Legalize Pot
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party promised to legalize marijuana during the federal elections campaign last fall, but it won't be that easy.
Venezuelans Protest Removal Of Chavez Portraits
A video shows the new National Assembly president ordering workers to remove portraits of the late leader from the hall.
Cuban Migrants To Be Airlifted Out Of Costa Rica
Approximately 180 Cuban migrants will be airlifted on Costa Rica's test flight to El Salvador, where they will proceed to the U.S.
Muslim Leader Invited To State Of The Union Address
House and Senate Democrats are urging fellow members to bring Muslim-American guests to President Obama's State of the Union address.
Oregon Standoff Follows Spike In US Militia Groups
There are 276 identified militia groups in the U.S., up 37 percent from 2014, a hate monitoring group says.
Beijing Says Air Quality Improved In 2015
Beijing issued two red smog alerts in December, which indicate the greatest level of danger from air pollution.
2015 A Deadly Year For Extremist Violence
At least 52 people were killed in the U.S. by domestic extremists, an Anti-Defamation League report says.
Detroit Public Schools’ Debt Payments Skyrocket
The city’s system must start paying $26 million per month and will run out of cash by the end of the school year.
Venezuelan President To Announce Economic Contingency Plan
President Nicolas Maduro told media he will announce a set of extraordinary economic measures Tuesday.
Will California Fair-Pay Law Close Gender Wage Gap?
The state’s Fair Pay Act, which took effect Friday, puts the burden of proof on the employer to pay equitable wages.
US Real Estate Draws Foreign Funds In 2016
New York is the top target market globally for foreign real estate investors, a new survey found.
Texas Open Carry Handgun Law Takes Effect Tomorrow
The new open carry law for licensed handgun owners takes effect Jan. 1 and has police preparing for an uptick in 911 calls.
The End Of Unions?
A California case coming before the Supreme Court on Jan. 11 could overturn the power of labor unions to charge mandatory dues.
Where To Ring In The New Year In London
London will be teeming with parties and events on New Year's Eve. Here's a few ideas for how to celebrate the end of 2015.
Ex-Beauty Queen Accused Of Faking Cancer Due In Court
A former beauty queen who allegedly lied about having cancer has been charged with theft by deception and receiving stolen property.
