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Blog Post Archive
Sea turtle comeback in a corner of the Caribbean
Giant leatherback turtles, some weighing half as much as a small car, drag themselves out of the ocean and up the sloping shore on the northeastern coast of Trinidad.
Afghan lawmakers block law on women's rights
Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience.
Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, made a quick trip to Rome Saturday for a private meeting with Pope Francis.
Mystery of moon's magnetic field deepens
The moon generated a surprisingly intense magnetic field until at least 3.56 billion years ago, 160 million years longer than previously thought, a new study reports.
Germany's Merkel visits Pope, urges tougher market controls
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Pope Francis on Saturday and, apparently responding to his criticism of a heartless "dictatorship of the economy," called for stronger regulation of financial markets.
IRS probe ignored most influential groups
There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups.
Activists: Rebel groups clash in northern Syria
A wave of tit-for-tat kidnappings between rival Islamic militant groups in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo risks sparking large-scale internal fighting between rebels.
Merkel and Francis talk about a 'strong' Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.
Hard-line Afghan MPs block law protecting women
Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked a law on Saturday that aims to protect women's freedoms.
Ex-NBA player stabbed, seriously injured in fight
Serbian police say Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, is seriously injured after being stabbed in a fight.
South Korea says N. Korea fires 3 short-range missiles
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said.
Afghan parliament fails to pass law banning violence against women
The Afghan parliament's failure is a severe blow to women's rights in the conservative Muslim country.
France's Hollande signs gay marriage law
French President Francois Hollande has signed into law a bill allowing same-sex marriage, making France the 14th country to legalize gay weddings.
Spin meter: GOP raps Dems for IRS union cash
Seeking maximum political gain from the string of controversies swirling around the White House, Republicans are on the attack against Democratic lawmakers who accepted donations from the union that represents Internal Revenue Service employees.
Obama agenda seems to be weathering controversies
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated.
Cops investigating after NY college student killed
Last Sunday Andrea Rebello, a 21-year-old Hofstra University junior studying public relations, posted a recipe for how to prepare July 4-themed strawberries covered in sparkling sugars on her blog.
Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour.
Obama aims to cut Afghan war spending by 10 percent
The president asked for $79.4 billion to fund so-called overseas contingency operations in fiscal 2014.
Colorado sheriffs sue to block new gun-control laws
The laws ban magazines that hold more than 15 rounds and require background checks for all private gun sales.
Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
The metro Atlanta woman had lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease.