World Jan 24 China sends another patrol to East China Sea air defense zone Another Chinese air force patrol has been dispatched to the country's much-debated Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea, according to a Reuters report.
World Jan 24 Bomb blasts in Cairo kill six, wound 100 Four bomb blasts in Cairo -- one at police headquarters and three elsewhere in the city -- killed six people and wounded roughly 100 Friday morning. The bombings are considered one of the most significant attacks on Egypt's…
World Jan 24 Ukraine president to offer concessions to opposition Update: Ukrainian news agencies are reporting Friday that President Viktor Yanukovych has offered concessions to the opposition. The Associated Press reported that Yanukovych pledged to shake up his cabinet, grant amnesty to jailed protesters and alter the anti-demonstration legislation…
Health Jan 23 Most uninsured Americans unaware of options under health law, survey finds Almost a month into 2014, most uninsured Americans remain oblivious to their coverage options under the Affordable Care Act. In fact, less than 40 percent of the uninsured say they'll gain coverage in the coming year, according to a…
Economy Jan 23 Female participation decreases at World Economic Forum AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI What happens when you invite some of the world's top leaders to a meeting but tell them to extend the invite to female counterparts? Nothing, according to The Guardian…
World Jan 23 Newly discovered mummy proves existence of long-forgotten Egyptian dynasty A painted scene of the goddesses Neith and Nut, protecting the canopic shrine of the pharaoh Senebkay. Photo by Jennifer Wegner/Penn Museum When archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania came across the tomb of King Senebkay in…
World Jan 23 White House considering sanctions against Ukraine as violence intensifies Protests in Ukraine turn deadly, with 2 dead amid clashes with police: http://t.co/u9fiDqrK1x (Getty) pic.twitter.com/uLSreBzZH0 — Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 22, 2014 The White House will consider issuing sanctions against Ukraine in response to…
Science Jan 23 There's a new supernova in the neighborhood The astronomy world is abuzz with excitement over the birth of a new supernova in the relatively nearby galaxy known as M82.
Nation Jan 23 USA Olympic uniforms: Made in America Own a piece of American history with the Limited-Edition #TeamUSA Opening Ceremony Cardigan http://t.co/8HsNbJfg3e pic.twitter.com/8yCigDSKoZ — Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) January 23, 2014 Two years after controversy erupted over the China-made uniforms that…
Economy Jan 22 Americans will spend big bucks to be part of the Super Bowl action The NFL's Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, a fact made obvious by the stunning amount of money spent and food eaten over the course of the game's weekend. Super Bowl…