Competing convoys converge on eastern Ukraine
Reported on Aug. 14, 2014, humanitarian aid convoys from Russia and Ukraine are traveling from opposite directions to the embattled region of eastern Ukraine where pro-Russian separatists are fighting...
View ArticlePeace prevails at Ferguson protest
People marched peacefully though the streets of Ferguson, Missouri on the evening of Aug. 14, 2014 with little police intervention following orders that the state highway patrol take charge of the...
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Here's the latest news for Sunday, August 17th: Attorney General Eric Holder asks for autopsy of Michael Brown; Liberian residents say Ebola response too slow; Young South Korean Catholics welcome Pope...
View ArticleProtests Heat Up in Ferguson Before Curfew
Protestors in Ferguson Missouri took to the streets Saturday after Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew that day. Former New Black Panther party president marched,...
View ArticleMO Gov. Declares State of Emergency, Curfew
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and a mandatory curfew Saturday in response to the ongoing unrest over the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown. Meanwhile, community...
View ArticleMan Shot As Protesters Defy Curfew in Ferguson
One person was shot and seven people were arrested early Sunday morning as police use tear gas to impose a curfew in Ferguson, Missouri. Last weekend, an unarmed black teen was shot and killed by a...
View ArticleState of emergency, curfew in Ferguson
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and a mandatory curfew Saturday in response to the ongoing unrest over the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown. Meanwhile, community...
View ArticleFerguson residents try to stop looters
Ferguson store owners clean up the damage caused by looters Saturday morning. Protests became violent Friday night after police identified Michael Brown's shooter and security footage of his alleged...
View ArticleFerguson Locals Gather to Stop Looters
Ferguson store owners clean up the damage caused by looters Saturday morning. Protests became violent Friday night after police identified Michael Brown's shooter and security footage of his alleged...
View ArticleNew Details Spark Outrage in Ferguson
Protests in Ferguson, Missouri continued into the night Friday as high-profile civil rights activist Jesse Jackson came to cheer-on protesters. It comes hours after police identified the officer who...
View ArticleGov. Perry: 'Indictment Is Abuse of Power'
Texas Gov. Rick Perry spoke to the press Saturday, following his indictment on two felony charges, saying they amounted to an "abuse of power." Perry has been openly considering a run for president....
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Here's the latest news for Sunday, Aug. 17th: Police deploy tear gas to impose Ferguson curfew, Texas Gov. Perry blasts grand jury indictment; Peace protest in Israel; Dogs receive special blessing in...
View ArticleRaw: Police Use Tear Gas in Ferguson Curfew
Police have fired multiple smoke canisters into a crowd of defiant protesters in a St. Louis suburb where a black teen had been shot by a white police officer while walking down the street. (Aug. 17)...
View ArticleRaw: Few Protesters As Ferguson Curfew Begins
A couple hundred defiant protesters remained in Ferguson, Missouri early Sunday morning after a midnight curfew took effect. Many others left peacefully before the midnight to 5 a.m. deadline took...
View ArticlePolice: Man Shot As Ferguson Curfew Begins
Police say a man is in critical condition after he was shot on the street as a group of protesters defied the state-imposed curfew at midnight in Ferguson, Missouri. Police also made seven arrests...
View ArticleProtest raises awareness about Ukrainian conflict
Protesters gathered in New York City on Aug. 16, 2014, to call for action and raise awareness about turmoil in Ukraine. (Credit: Patrick McCarthy) advertisement | advertise on newsday Please log in to...
View ArticleFriday's puppy of the day: Owen
Owen is a 2-and-a-half-year-old male pit mix who is affectionate and loving. He is super smart, polite on the leash and obeys all of his commands. He is very well behaved around dogs of all sizes and...
View ArticlePolice Identify Officer in Fatal Teen Shooting
Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson says officer Darren Wilson fatally shot Michael Brown, an unarmed teenager in the St. Louis suburb. He says officers were called after a report of a "strong-arm...
View ArticlePope Francis picks surprising ride for South Korea trip
Pope Francis has surprised many in South Korea with his humble choice of wheels for his five-day visit. After his arrival on Aug. 14, 2014 the pope left the airport in a compact black Kia Soul....
View Article1 Killed in TN Tanker Truck Explosion
Police in Middle Tennessee say a tanker truck explosion and fire has killed one person. The fuel tanker carrying unleaded gasoline hit an overpass around 3:40 a.m. Friday. Authorities are investigating...
View ArticleRaw: Giant inflatable turtle in Sydney Harbour
A giant inflatable turtle cruised in Sydney Harbour on Aug. 15, 2014 to celebrate the opening of an undersea art exhibition at the city's aquarium. The floating sculpture - dubbed Alphie - is just over...
View ArticleAmish sisters safe after apparent abduction
Two missing Amish sisters turned up safe on the evening of Aug. 14, 2014, about 24 hours after they were apparently abducted from their family's roadside farm stand in northern New York, authorities...
View ArticleUS couple in Indonesia charged with murder
Indonesian police charged an American couple with murder on Aug. 15, 2014 after the body of the woman's 62-year-old mother was found stuffed in a suitcase on the resort island of Bali. (Credit: AP)...
View ArticlePresident: U.S. aid to Iraq successful
President Barack Obama announced on Aug. 14, 2014 that humanitarian efforts in northern Iraq are proving successful, meanwhile Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announces he will step down. (Credit: AP)...
View ArticleSea World Announces New Killer Whale Habitat
Amid increasing pressure and declining attendance at its parks, Sea World announced plans Friday to give their killer whales a whole new habitat and a lot more space. (Aug. 15) advertisement |...
View ArticleTexas' Rick Perry Indicted for Abuse of Power
A Texas prosecutor is announcing Gov. Rick Perry has been indicted for abuse of power and coercion after carrying out a threat to veto funding for state public corruption prosecutors. (Aug. 15)...
View ArticlePolice: Ferguson Officer Not Heading to Robbery
Police in Ferguson Missouri say the officer who shot Michael Brown was not responding to a robbery call prior to Saturday's confrontation. Police also discuss the timing of the release of the robbery...
View ArticleMo. Police Capt.: 'Don't Burn Down Our House'
Governor Jay Nixon and Captain Ron Johnson said at a Ferguson press conference Friday that last night's protests happened peacefully. Johnson said there were no arrests and no tear gas was used, unlike...
View ArticleRaw: Fire Underneath New Jersey Bridge Contained
A fire underneath New Jersey's historic Pulaski Skyway has been contained with no apparent structural damage to the aging span. The fire was on the base of a bridge pillar. (Aug. 15) advertisement |...
View ArticleBrown Family: Video Is 'Character Assassination'
Relatives of Michael Brown are calling the timing of the Ferguson Police Department's release of surveillance video allegedly showing Brown during a robbery, a "character assasination." (Aug. 15)...
View ArticleBrown Family: Video Is 'Character Assasination'
Relatives of Michael Brown are calling the timing of the Ferguson Police Department's release of surveillance video allegedly showing Brown during a robbery, a "character assasination." (Aug. 15)...
View ArticlePolice: Michael Brown Shot After Store Robbery
Ferguson's police chief identified the officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager. Police also released documents and surveillance video saying the teen was involved in a convenience...
View ArticleNotre Dame Investigating 4 Football Players
Notre Dame says it is investigating "suspected academic dishonesty" involving several students, including four unidentified members of the football team. (Aug. 15) advertisement | advertise on newsday...
View Article'Dallas' Season 3 returns
Trailer for the second half of season 3 of TNT's "Dallas," which premieres Aug. 18. (Credit: TNT) advertisement | advertise on newsday Please log in to comment. Civility matters; to read our commenting...
View ArticleLinkin Park performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
Linkin Park performs "Guilty all the Same" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." (Credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live) advertisement | advertise on newsday Please log in to comment. Civility matters; to read our commenting...
View ArticleCute Alert: Baby Giraffe Makes Houston Zoo Debut
A baby giraffe made her first appearance at the Houston Zoo Friday. Named Kamili, she was born August 3 and increases the zoo's herd to ten. (August 15) advertisement | advertise on newsday Please log...
View ArticleRaw: Tear Gas Fired at Protesters in Ferguson
As night fell Sunday in Ferguson, another peaceful protest quickly deteriorated after marchers pushed toward one end of a street. Police attempted to push them back by firing tear gas. (Aug. 17)...
View ArticleSharpton: Ferguson Shooting Is 'defining Moment
The Rev. Al Sharpton called the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in suburban St. Louis a "defining moment for this country." (Aug. 17) advertisement | advertise on...
View ArticleMichael Brown's Uncle Speaks Out in Sermon
The uncle of Ferguson, Missouri teen Michael Brown delivered his first sermon at a St. Louis church since last week's incident, speaking out about the violence and looting that has since plagued the...
View ArticleSome Calif. Rafting Stays Afloat Despite Drought
California rafting companies all over the state have shut down early this summer due to lack of whitewater. But as AP's Haven Daley reports, a few operations along rivers with dam releases are still...
View Article3-Wheeled Car Coming Soon to US Roads
There aren't a lot of three-wheeled cars on the road these days. That's about to change. Elio Motors wants to revolutionize U.S. roads with its tiny car, which is the same length as a Honda Fit but...
View ArticleTobacco Plants May Help Fight Ebola, Flu & More
The Ebola outbreak is focusing attention on a burgeoning field of biomedicine called "pharming," in which tobacco plants are used to create vaccines and drugs that may help fight disease. (Aug. 15)...
View ArticleRaw: Vigils Around Nation for Ferguson Shooting
Demonstrations were held in cities around the nation, to protest the fatal police shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Some demonstrators in New York scuffled with police....
View ArticleAP Top Stories August 15 A
Here's the latest news for Friday, August 15th: Peaceful protests in Ferguson; Amish girls found; National Guard troops on US Border; Papal Mass in South Korea. advertisement | advertise on newsday...
View ArticleRaw: Cargo Craft Undocks From Space Station
The International Space Station released a cargo craft that had recently delivered almost three tons of supplies. (Aug. 15) advertisement | advertise on newsday Please log in to comment. Civility...
View ArticleRaw: Peaceful Demonstrations in Ferguson
Peaceful demonstrations were held Thursday night in Ferguson, Missouri where state troopers have replaced county police. The county police had repeatedly clashed with demonstrators angry over the...
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