The Ice Is Talking. We Just Have To Listen
Glaciers moan and groan. They crackle, fizz and rumble. Researchers say the noises they make might help us understand how fast they're melting.
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'The Shark' Has Died: Coach Jerry Tarkanian Was 84
Famous for his ever-present white towel and what seemed to be a perpetually worried expression, former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has died.
DNA Evidence Frees Illinois Man Convicted Of Rape, Murder In 1984
A judge agreed to vacate Christopher Abernathy's 1987 conviction in the killing of a 15-year-old girl after a request from the prosecutor. Abernathy, now 48, spent nearly 30 years in prison.
Human Rights Watch Documents Mass Rapes In Darfur
In one town, the organization found, Sudanese army forces raped more than 200 women and girls. The government of Sudan has denied that its forces are raping civilians.
Costa Concordia Captain Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
Captain Francesco Schettino was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the disaster, in which an Italian cruise ship hit rocks in 2012 and sank, killing 32 people.
5 Things Jon Stewart Reminded Us About Politics
When comedian Jon Stewart announced he was leaving The Daily Show, that sound you heard was 2016's presidential hopefuls breathing a collective sigh of relief.
Hate Crime Or Parking Dispute? Killing Of 3 Muslims In N.C. Sparks A Debate
Craig Stephen Hicks, who turned himself in, was charged with first-degree murder. The police chief said the department would investigate whether the crime was "hate-motivated."
House Sends Keystone XL Pipeline Measure To Obama Despite Veto Threat
Republicans do not appear to have enough votes to override a presidential veto. It's unlikely to be the last standoff between the GOP and the president on energy issues.
Sneak Peek At The Ebola Diaries: A Doctor Opens Her Heart, Journal
For six weeks, an American doctor blogged almost every day while volunteering at an Ebola treatment center. Her writings offer a rare look into a world we've only gotten glimpses of.
Jon Stewart Changed How Young People View The News, Politics
When Jon Stewart announced on Tuesday that he is leaving the host chair of The Daily Show on Comedy Central later this year, he prompted great dismay among his many fans. The show has influenced a generation of young people — especially liberals and Democrats — and changed how they view both the news and politics.