$450 Million Powerball Prize Causes Frenzy
The Powerball lottery – a game of chance played in all but six U.S. states – would top $450 million before the drawing late Wednesday night.
Markets React Badly to World News, China Troubles
U.S. stock prices fell sharply Monday, following conflicts in the Middle East, and weaker economies in China and in Europe.
Questions Raised on N. Korea’s Claim of Hydrogen Bomb Test
North Korea says it tested a hydrogen bomb on Wednesday.
Young, Male Migrants Suspected in New Year’s Assaults
German authorities said Tuesday that young women were sexually harassed and robbed by hundreds of young men on New Year’s Eve.
An Emotional Obama Sets New Gun Rules
President Barack Obama says there should be a midpoint where gun-control and gun-rights supporters can meet to stop gun violence in the U.S.
IS Releases Execution Video of British ‘Spies’
The Islamic State terrorist group released a video Sunday it says shows the execution of five British men accused of spying.
Migrating Birds Can’t Find Their Way Home
A huge percentage of bird species are in danger because their habitats, or homelands, are disappearing.
Militia Occupies US Federal Wildlife Refuge
The anti-government militia broke into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service building in Oregon on Saturday.
Oregon Protesters Mocked on Social Media
As the standoff continues, social media is mocking the protesters.
Sweden, Denmark Block Borders to Stop Migrants
Sweden imposed border controls Monday to manage refugees and migrants seeking new lives there.