Major Powers Call For 'Cessation Of Hostilities' In Syria — But It's Complicated
Big questions remain about what this will actually mean on the ground in a country torn apart by five years of war.
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After Nearly 4 Months, Porter Ranch Gas Leak Is Temporarily Plugged
The leak was first reported in October; since then, more than 6,000 residents were forced to evacuate the area northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Astronaut 'Graffiti' Seen For The First Time In Decades
The crew of Apollo 11 drew a calendar on the wall of their command module, as well as a tribute to the spacecraft, and jotted down numbers and other information from mission control communications.
Cliven Bundy's Arrest Caps Years Of Calls For Government To Take Action
The Nevada rancher's arrest is a setback for his self-styled militia supporters and their anti-federal lands fight. The charges stem from a standoff with federal agents at his ranch in 2014.
As The Water Crisis Continues, Flint's Superintendent Looks Forward
While the damage from lead in Flint's water is not yet known, even low levels can be harmful to children. The Michigan city's superintendent of schools says he's bracing for an uncertain future.
NYC Police Officer Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Shooting Of Unarmed Man
In 2014, a rookie police officer fired his gun in a stairwell. His bullet ricocheted off a wall and hit Akai Gurley, 28, on a lower floor.
5 Takeaways From The Democratic Debate
Tonight, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton square off in their first debate since his massive victory in the New Hampshire primary.
Science Seeks Clues To Human Health In Neanderthal DNA
Some of the genetic variations in human DNA that have been linked to quick clotting or depression or diabetes lie within or near the genetic stretches we picked up from Neanderthals, a study finds.
Kerry, Lavrov Agree On Need For Cease-Fire In Syria
At a meeting in Munich Thursday, Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, agreed they would try to implement a cease-fire and allow humanitarian aid into Syria.
Global Markets Slide As Fed Chair Janet Yellen Briefs Congress
Stock markets around the world were down again Thursday. In the U.S., the Dow and the S&P were down about 2 percent at mid-day. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers, and the price of oil slipped below $27 a barrel.