World Jan 11 Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dies at 85 Israel's Ariel Sharon, a decisive military commander and divisive prime minister, died Saturday. He had been in a coma since 2006. He was 85 years old.
Science Dec 24 In Photos: Fewer Monarch butterflies are becoming ‘snowbirds’ First, it was disappearing bees. Now, it appears that Monarch butterflies are suffering a decline.
Nation Dec 24 Monarch butterflies flutter around the globe Monarch butterflies are known to flit and float across North America, but they live on other continents as well. Take a look at this regal butterfly from around the world in our slideshow.
World Dec 17 U.S. suspends embassy activity in South Sudan The State Department urged U.S. citizens in South Sudan to "depart immediately" and suspended embassy operations until further notice because of increasingly violent activity in the capital Juba and elsewhere.
World Dec 16 UN calls for largest aid amount yet in Syrian crisis The United Nations and other aid organizations are calling on international donors to pony up $6.5 billion to help Syrians inside and outside the country -- their largest appeal yet in Syria's nearly three-year-old civil war.
World Dec 12 Which world event of 2013 meant the most to you? The year 2013 had many defining moments. The Roman Catholic Church ushered in a new pope, the number of Syrian refugees crossed the 2 million mark, and the Philippines endured the thrashing of a super typhoon. Which world event --…
World Dec 05 Activist and peacemaker Nelson Mandela dead at 95 Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa credited with ending apartheid there, died Thursday at his home in South Africa. He was 95 years old.
World Dec 05 Malnutrition, infection rife in Central African Republic as violence escalates An escalation of violence in the Central African Republic is causing thousands to flee their homes into the wilderness, posing a humanitarian challenge in a country that has suffered from destabilization for years.
World Dec 03 How a money-tracking tool is helping businesses grow in India While growing up in northern India, Shivani Siroya says she encountered entrepreneurs on a regular basis. Now, she's helping them track their finances in order to boost their businesses.
Health Nov 19 Celebrate World Toilet Day with a potty Did you know that Tuesday is the first World Toilet Day designated by the United Nations? Imagine the party favors.