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…
Nation Aug 15 Police officer Wilson didn't know Michael Brown was connected to robbery, Ferguson police chief says The press conference follows a night of reduced tensions between protesters and police officers, that many attributed to a handover of security leadership over to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Nation Aug 14 Governor announces Missouri Highway Patrol to provide security in Ferguson Gov. Jay Nixon was scheduled to speak to press and community members at 4 p.m.
World Aug 14 Iraq's Nouri al-Maliki steps down as Prime Minister The Associated Press is reporting that Iraqi Prime Minister “Nouri al-Maliki has given up the post of prime minister to Haider al-Abadi.”…