World Jan 18 What we're watching Saturday U.N. staff, IMF official killed in Kabul suicide attack A Taliban suicide bomber and gunmen killed 21 people at a restaurant in Kabul on Friday evening. The International Monetary Fund's top representative in Afghanistan and three U.N. staff members were…
Nation Jan 17 Some question safety of West Virginia tap water after 'all clear' Despite an official "all clear" for most Kanawha Valley, West Virginia residents to resume drinking from their taps, some recent incidents have raised questions about whether the water is actually safe to use. Many residents reported the licorice smell that…
Nation Jan 17 High-speed rail proposed between U.S. and Mexico High speed trains could be the future of travel across the U.S.-Mexican border. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Texas Department of Transportation Commissioner Jeff Austin and Mexican officials met with Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx in Washington on Thursday to discuss a…
Nation Jan 17 One year after gang rape, Indian company creates lightweight revolver for ladies An Indian manufacturer is marketing a lightweight revolver designed for women's self defense. The small gun hit the Indian market a little more than a year after 2012's Delhi gang rape, which drew international attention. Named 'Nirbheek' ("brave" in Hindi)…
Nation Jan 17 President Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending bill Obama signs $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep federal government running through September: http://t.co/jUUVLI8IhK — The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2014 …
Nation Jan 17 Ohio man's 25-minute execution sparks controversy An Ohio man on death row took more than 25 minutes to die in an execution on Thursday morning. Prison officials reportedly used a drug combination previously untested in the United States to kill Dennis McGuire, a convicted murderer and…
Nation Jan 17 Ohio man's execution takes 25 minutes, sparking controversy A 2009 photo shows an execution room at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. Photo by Getty Images An Ohio man on death row took more than 25 minutes to die in an execution on Thursday…
Nation Jan 17 Two students shot at a Philadelphia high school, suspect in custody UPDATE: Police say they've captured a boy who shot two students at a Philadelphia high school gym: http://t.co/XLdxNQmQGw — The Associated Press (@AP) January 17, 2014 Philadelphia police report they have…
Nation Jan 17 Surgeon General report links more health problems to smoking tobacco The Surgeon General's office has significantly expanded the already long list of diseases caused by smoking cigarettes to now include diabetes, arthritis, liver and colorectal cancers, birth defects such as cleft palate and cleft lip, and more. In a 980-page…
Nation Jan 17 Oklahoma Sen. Coburn announces early retirement Senator Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced he will retire from office at the end of the 113th Congress. Screen grab by NewsHour Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., announced late Thursday that he will retire from the…