Nearly 30 Dead In Taliban Attack On Pakistan Air Base
A mosque inside the military compound near Peshawar was also attacked and many killed in the assault were attending Friday prayers.
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The 2015 Ig Nobels: Studies That Make You Go 'Huh?'
This year's prizes honored, among others, the brave researcher who subjected himself to 200 bee stings to determine where it was most painful.
Planets Transit The Desert In 7-Mile Scale Model Of The Solar System
In this solar system, Jupiter is about the size of a miniature watermelon. The sun is a small weather balloon. And the orbits, traced onto a dry lakebed, are huge.
Croatia's Army On Alert As It Tries To Slow Border Crossings
Croatia has closed highways leading in from Serbia. And neighboring Hungary has started building a fence on its border with Croatia, in addition to two others along its borders.
Why India Is A Hotbed Of Antibiotic Resistance And Sweden Is Not
In the developing world, antibiotics are now being overused — just like in the U.S. So antibiotic resistance is a growing global issue. But some countries have figured out a solution.
CDC Says Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective This Season
Public health officials were surprised last year when the dominant strain of circulating flu mutated after the flu vaccine had been formulated. The current version looks like a better match.
'And It Bloody Well Happened': The Improbable Life Of Keith Richards
The 71-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist has a new solo album, a new documentary on his life, and a few thoughts to share on the topic of immortality.
Friend Of Dylann Roof, The Accused Charleston Church Shooter, Is Arrested
Joey Meek, 21, was arrested Thursday by the FBI. He was notified in August he was under investigation for possible felonies related to his statements to investigators.
Virginia School Suspends Students For Confederate Flag Clothing
Twenty-four students showed up at the school Thursday morning in attire featuring the Confederate battle flag — a long-standing violation of their high school's dress code.
For Syrian Migrants, Many Reasons To Leave Turkey For Europe
Migrants in Turkey are increasingly worried about their prospects of settling in Europe. Many vow to keep going, despite the uncertainty and risk.