Nation Jun 30

Monday marks the 150th anniversary of that preserved area -- an area that expanded to eventually become Yosemite National Park.

World Jun 26

Luis Suarez, star striker for Uruguay, has been banned from all football activity for the next four months due to the fact that he bit an opponent.

Economy Jun 25

Since the recession ended in 2009, the U.S. economy has experienced mainly positive growth. But new data from the Commerce Department on Wednesday reveals that in the first quarter of 2014, the economy contracted -- suffering its sharpest pullback in…

World Jun 02

The world’s search engine, Google, could be taking a pretty big step towards expanding its business. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tech giant plans to acquire a new fleet of satellites that would expand internet access to unserved…

Nation May 23

Amid scrutiny over a botched Oklahoma execution last month and a nationwide shortage of lethal injection drugs, a back-up method for carrying out death sentences has gotten the green light in Tennessee: the electric chair.

Politics May 19

Same-sex couples lined up outside of the Multnomah County clerk’s office in Oregon on Monday morning, hoping that the day had finally come where they could legally obtain marriage licenses. They didn’t have to wait long to find out. Around…

Science May 01

Loud snoring, sore throats, excessive drowsiness -- all common signs of a disorder called sleep apnea that affects an estimated 18 million Americans. For those who’ve yet to find a treatment that works for them, there may be hope…

World Apr 24

A shooting at a hospital in Kabul Thursday morning claimed the lives of three American physicians and wounded one American nurse -- one of a recent string of attacks against foreign civilians in Afghanistan. The assailant -- an Afghan…

Science Apr 23

Photo by Wikimedia user Alanthebox After years of being almost completely blind, 55-year-old Roger Pontz is getting a second chance at sight. Pontz, who was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease as a teenager, is now slowly regaining his…

Economy Apr 15

Consumer prices in the U.S. ticked upward this March, climbing more than expected as Americans paid slightly more for food and rental housing. The hike suggests improving consumer demand, and may alleviate concerns among some Federal Reserve officials…