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10 Pedestrians Killed, Hit By Van In Toronto, Police Say
Monday, April 23, 2018
Fifteen people were being treated for injuries after the incident. A suspect identified as Alex Minassian, 25, has been arrested. A public safety official says there is no apparent terrorist motive.
Waffle House Shooting Suspect Is In Custody
Monday, April 23, 2018
Police in Nashville, Tenn., said Monday afternoon that Travis Reinking was captured "moments ago" in a wooded area just miles from the Waffle House where he allegedly shot and killed four people.
Flint Activist Wins Major Environmental Prize
Monday, April 23, 2018
LeeAnne Walters demanded action from local officials, confronting them with bottles of discolored water. They dismissed her for months. She meticulously documented lead levels in Flint homes.
Bottlenose Dolphins Spotted Off Canada's Pacific Coast For The First Time
Thursday, April 19, 2018
This was a bizarre sight because this kind of dolphin has never before been spotted in this northern area. They like the warmer waters farther south. About 200 were swimming in the group.
Climate Change Is Killing Coral On The Great Barrier Reef
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The ecosystem has collapsed for 29 percent of the 3,863 reefs in the giant coral reef system, according to new research. Scientists are learning which corals are the "winners" and "losers."
1 Person Dies After Southwest Jet With Blown Engine Makes Emergency Landing
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Seven other people were treated for injuries when the flight from New York, bound for Dallas, was forced to land in Philadelphia. Federal investigators say a fan blade separated from the engine.
Welcome, 'Little One': Critically Endangered Gorilla Born At National Zoo
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
He's named "Moke," which is a Lingala word meaning "little one." He's the first of his kind to be born at the National Zoo in nine years, perfect and wrinkly and clinging to his mother.
Chemical Weapons Inspectors Haven't Reached Douma. Finger-Pointing Has Begun
Monday, April 16, 2018
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said a team of nine inspectors arrived in Damascus on Saturday but hasn't been allowed to go to the site of the alleged chemical attack.
No More Hotel Auditions, Says Union Representing Actors
Friday, April 13, 2018
SAG-AFTRA is calling for an end to auditions in private hotel rooms or residences, after a spate of sexual harassment allegations against powerful Hollywood figures.
After Deadly Storms, Agency Retires 4 Hurricane Names
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate will no longer be on the U.N.'s official rotating list of storm names. The hurricanes killed hundreds of people and caused billions of dollars in damage.
Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle's Genes
Thursday, April 12, 2018
You might expect turtles that live near each other or in similar environments would be genetically similar. But new research shows that magnetic fields actually have more to do with genetic likeness.
Russia Vetoes U.S. Resolution On Syria In U.N. Security Council
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Meanwhile, President Trump is weighing a possible military response. On Monday, he said "nothing is off the table" and has vowed to respond "forcefully."
Australia Investigates After 2,400 Sheep Die On Ship To Qatar
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
"They just died in front of us," said a whistleblower to 60 Minutes Australia. "You are just putting live animals into the oven." The government is investigating the summer live export industry.
Report: Facebook Suspends Another Data Analytics Firm As Scandal Widens
Monday, April 09, 2018
As the company prepares to notify 87 million users whose data was misused by Cambridge Analytica, CNBC reports that Facebook is suspending Cubeyou over similar allegations.
PHOTOS: Gazans Protest Again; Palestinian Officials Say 8 Killed By Israel
Friday, April 06, 2018
This brings the total number of dead to at least 29 since last week. On Friday, thousands of Palestinians once again gathered to demonstrate for the right to return to lands in today's Israel.
Feds Say They've Detected Apparent Rogue Spy Devices In D.C.
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
This is believed to be the first time the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the apparent devices in the capital. The agency warned that they could be used by hackers, criminals and spies.
Opening Day: Baseball Is Longer Than Ever, But MLB Is Trying To Change That
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Winter is over, and the game is going to look slightly different than last year. The league is trying to speed up the pace of play with rule changes.
VIDEO: What Would You Do If A Cheetah Jumped Into Your Car For 10 Minutes?
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Wildlife photographer Peter Heistein kept calm and shot video as a cheetah checked out the interior of his vehicle on a safari in Tanzania.
Gonorrhea Strain Thwarts 2 Main Drugs, Raising Concerns It's Becoming Untreatable
Thursday, March 29, 2018
This is the latest in a long history of gonorrhea developing resistance to antibiotics. It's the first global report of gonorrhea that is resistant to the two main drugs used to treat it.
Ecuador Disconnects Julian Assange From The Internet
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The government of Ecuador said WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living inside its London embassy, was jeopardizing its relationships with other countries in his social media posts.