World Jan 14 Ebola epidemic is over in West Africa, WHO says The last patient tested negative for the Ebola virus in Liberia, making all three West African countries hardest hit by the outbreak to be free of the disease, the World Health Organization announced Thursday. Though the agency warned that more…
Nation Jan 13 Al Jazeera America announces it will shut down by end of April The American arm of the Qatar-based Al Jazeera network will shut down on April 30, less than three years it debuted as an alternative in the world of cable broadcast news.
Arts Jan 13 ‘Serial’ podcast shifts to biweekly schedule Once a weekly podcast, new "Serial" episodes will now come out every other week, host Sarah Koenig announced Tuesday.
Arts Jan 12 ‘Making a Murderer’ convict Steven Avery files new appeal The convicted killer featured in Netflix's hit documentary series "Making a Murderer" filed for a new appeal Tuesday for his release.
Nation Jan 12 New Jersey may become second state to raise smoking age to 21 New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill Monday that would fine retailers up to $1,000 for selling tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, to people under 21 years of age.
World Jan 12 Turkey links suicide bombing that killed 10 to Islamic State group The Islamic State group was responsible for a suicide blast that hit Istanbul’s main tourist district Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, not including the bomber, and wounding another 15, Turkey’s prime minister said.
Nation Jan 11 George Washington University revokes Bill Cosby’s honorary degree George Washington University announced Monday it was rescinding an honorary doctoral degree that was awarded to Bill Cosby in 1997, amid ongoing allegations of sexual assault against the comedian.
Arts Jan 11 David Bowie, the man who fell to earth, dies at 69 David Bowie, legendary pop singer-songwriter, died at the age of 69, following a months-long battle with cancer, a rep confirmed Monday to The Hollywood Reporter.
Politics Jan 08 Empty seat will honor victims of gun violence at 2016 State of the Union A seat in the first lady’s box will be intentionally left empty to honor victims of gun violence during the President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address next week, the White House said Friday.
Science Jan 08 U.S. wildlife officials propose reclassifying manatees’ endangered status Federal wildlife officials announced Thursday that the West Indian manatee, which once drifted close to extinction, will be reclassified as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act.