China Races to Find Ferry Accident Survivors
Chinese authorities are working quickly to reach survivors still trapped under a passenger ship that capsized — or turned over — in the Yangtze River late Monday.
Nine NGO Employees Shot Dead in Afghanistan
Police in northern Afghanistan said Tuesday unknown gunmen have shot dead at least nine employees of an aid agency.
US Senate Votes on Spy Programs
The US Congress completed action Tuesday to end the government’s huge program of collecting telephone call data designed to help stop terrorist attacks.
For a Longer Life, Go Running
We all know that exercise is good for your health.
Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri
Boko Haram militants have again attacked the Nigerian city of Maiduguri.
India Suffers Fifth Deadliest Heat Wave in World History
Indian officials are blaming extremely hot weather for more than 2,000 deaths in the country.
US Senate Votes to Debate Spying Legislation
The United States Senate has agreed to begin debate on a bill to reform how the nation fights terrorism.
Qatar Agrees to Continue Watching Five Taliban Members
A U.S. official says Qatar has agreed to temporarily extend travel and other restrictions on five top Taliban members.
Kerry to Return to US After Breaking Leg in Bike Accident
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry returns home Monday after breaking his leg in a bicycle accident.
Could a Tattoo Cost You a Job?
In the 1960s U.S., a tattoo was usually a sign of anti-social or illegal activity.