World Aug 26 Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire Egyptian state television announced Tuesday that Israel and Hamas will enter a cease-fire at 7 p.m. local time (noon EDT), ending a seven-week Gaza war that has left more than 2,200 people dead.
World Aug 26 Qatar reportedly working to free more U.S. hostages Several news outlets reported Tuesday that the wealthy nation of Qatar is working to release more Americans held captive in Syria.
Nation Aug 25 All clear given at Fort Lee Army base after report of active shooter United States Army base Fort Lee is under lockdown after the reported presence of an active shooter on site.
World Aug 22 Ukraine calls Russian aid convoy a ‘direct invasion’ Russia went ahead without Ukrainian permission to send dozens of aid trucks into eastern Ukraine on Friday. Ukraine called the move a “direct invasion.”…
Nation Aug 21 Watch LIVE: What happens next in Ferguson? The aftermath of the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson has been widely covered by local and national news outlets. But, the violence and looting have overshadowed some of the core issues that need to be addressed.
Health Aug 21 Both U.S. patients stricken with Ebola released from hospital Nancy Writebol, the U.S. missionary stricken with Ebola while serving in Liberia, was discharged from an Emory University Hospital isolation room in Atlanta on Tuesday. Fellow Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantley, who served with Writebol in Liberia, will be discharged…
World Aug 19 Journalist James Foley reportedly killed by Islamic State group News of Foley’s murder was released in a video via an official Islamic State group Twitter feed. In the video, Foley is forced to read a letter condemning the U.S. bombing campaign in Iraq, calling it the “final nail” in…
Nation Aug 18 Autopsy indicates Michael Brown shot at least six times, showed no sign of struggle The family of Michael Brown, the black teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, last week, will hold a press conference at 10:30 a.m. EDT today to discuss preliminary forensic findings.
Nation Aug 15 A look back at the week’s events in Ferguson in photos Here are some of the defining images from Ferguson, Missouri, this week.
Nation Aug 15 Read the full police report on the robbery allegedly committed by Michael Brown Police released details of their report on the robbery allegedly committed by Brown and another man. The report describes Mr. Brown assaulting a convenience store clerk who attempted to stop him from stealing cigars. Huffington Post reporter Ryan Reilly…