6.5 earthquake hits south Pacific
The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has been recorded in the south Pacific. The agency's National Earthquake Information Center said the tremor...
U.S. ‘Knockout game’ leads to arrests and more police patrols
The dangerous "knockout" attacks on strangers in large U.S. cities are leading to arrests, more officers flooding the streets and more warnings for vigilance among an unsuspecting public. Hoodlums...
More than 50 dead in grocery roof collapse in Latvia
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — The death toll from the collapse of a crowded Latvia supermarket roof has risen to 52 and the rescue operation has resumed after a temporary halt,...
Autopsy: TSA officer shot 12 times in Los Angeles attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Transportation Security Administration officer killed by a gunman at Los Angeles International Airport was shot 12 times, with bullets grazing his heart and piercing his...
U.S. Mental issues cost Navy Yard killer access to secrets
Washington Navy Yard mass killer Aaron Alexis' employer had revoked his access to classified materials weeks before his rampage because of mental health problems but restored it two days later...
Two of 5 kids die after car lands in pond
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota (AP) — Rescuers worked frantically to free five children trapped in a submerged car after it veered off a highway ramp in suburban Minneapolis and into...
32 dead in grocery roof collapse in Latvia
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — At least 32 people died, including three firefighters, after large sections of a roof collapsed at a Latvian supermarket, the country's rescue service said Friday. ...
Philippine typhoon death toll rises above 5,000
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say the death toll from one of the strongest typhoons on record has risen above 5,000 and is likely to climb further. Interior...
U.S. FCC eyes lifting ban on cell calls on planes
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing its 22-year ban against in-flight cellphone calls, igniting concerns among frequent fliers about plane cabins becoming much noisier. At its meeting Dec. 12,...
Evolution debate again engulfs Texas Board of Ed.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Board of Education used a late-night meeting to preliminarily approve new science textbooks for classrooms across the state late Thursday night, but it blocked...