The global economy and our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on shipping, as millions of ships carry roughly 90 percent of the world's goods. But we know little of the crime and lawlessness that takes place at sea. Ian…
Apr 27

By PBS NewsHour
Human rights activist Sabeen Mahmud was murdered outside her cafe in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday. Her death came shortly after she hosted a talk on the killing and disappearances of political activists in Pakistan. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro,…
Mar 15

By Elisabeth Ponsot
Real estate heir Robert Durst, the subject of an HBO documentary series 'The Jinx,' was arrested Sunday in New Orleans on a murder warrant issued by Los Angeles authorities.
Feb 27

By Laura Santhanam
Seven people were shot dead in rural Missouri before the alleged gunman turned his weapon on himself in a parked car early Friday, media reports said.
Dec 15

By Justin Scuiletti
The Associated Press and WPVI-TV Philadelphia are reporting that SWAT teams are surrounding a home in Souderton, Pennsylvania, where police say the suspect has barricaded himself. The house, according to police, is where two of the victims were shot…
In our news wrap Friday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel argued that waiting to sign a security deal until the next Afghan president is in office won't give U.S. forces enough time to plan for keeping troops in the country. Also,…
In our news wrap Friday, rebels in Syria are being accused of killing at least 190 civilians and kidnapping hundreds of others in attacks on Aug. 4. Human Rights Watch says Islamist groups led the attacks. Also, Secretary of State…
News Wrap: Military Court Sentences Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan to Death…
Hasan Found Guilty of Murder, May Face Death Penalty for Fort Hood Shooting…
Staff Sgt. Bales Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering 16 Afghan Cilvilians…
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